Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo 2d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good overall, though a few minor squeaks and leaks.
Costs
Good if you stay away from main dealers.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent, though can get a little lively in the wet coming out of corners in 2nd gear.
Performance
I've driven mine in Germany and the only car quicker on the autobahn was a derestricted RS6.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only let me down once when the dealer rebuilt the engine and didn't secure the intercooler hose.
Image
Good looking car, which shouldn't be parked in a busy supermarket car park.
Comfort
Comfortable GT car. I've driven from Southern Germany to Scotland in a day.
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Security and Service
Security
Not Thatcham 1 because of the override key inside... otherwise very good.
Service
They're trying to improve, though I have yet to see any real difference (still waiting for FIAT UK to supply a bracket originally ordered in June 2003).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rebuilt under warranty after 20,000 miles when it started burning 1 litre of oil every 300 miles (1 litre every 2000 is about normal for my car). Radiator core leak at 4 years old. New radiator under warranty.
Other
If you're considering one of these, buy the best warranty you can afford. Washer bottle motor just gone at 90,000 miles/5 years old. Eats track rod ends/ball joints, figure on replacing every 2 to 3 years.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes