Fiat Coupe 20V 2d (1998/R) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
What else will compete at this cost with a Suberu, Boxster, Audi TT?
Costs
Buy a Punto if you want cheap. For this spec, fun and image, it's not cheap for tyres, fuel etc, but it keeps boy racers away!
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On the road
Driving
Great on every level. Turbo can take getting used to. Nervous when missus gets behind the wheel!
Performance
This much fun in 2nd and 3rd should be illegal! Eat my dust.
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Living with it
Reliability
Frozen handbrake. Gas strut under bonnet, but starts first time.
Image
Head turn factor when car is clean (mine is Ferrari Red) is awesome. No one knows what it is, only that it's different and therefore special.
Comfort
For a sports car, excellent. Even passengers are comfortable, although maybe not with my driving. :-)
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Security and Service
Security
Cat 1, plus I live in Surrey, so been no problem so far.
Service
Always good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
One problem with thermostat and overheating.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No