Fiat Coupe (1995 - 2000) 20V Turbo 2d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Says I lead with heart and not head. Too easy to get swept up in the "modifications" mentality.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all love it - but none of them have a quick car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - simply too much hassle and way too fragile. Has spent more time in garage than any car I have ever owned.
What are you likely to buy next?
Civic Type R
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Yes - I believed the hype. Relatively cheap for a 155mph car - but you usually get what you pay for, and this was no exception.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quick enough, decent handling, plenty of torque steer too. Eats front tyres/brakes/pads. Long journeys seriously uncomfortable, ride is pretty harsh. Best on a sunny day around some country lanes, but not much else.
What's it like to park?
Same as any other car. Getting out of the car once parked is the problem - very long doors = lots of parking dings.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No - amazingly - but that was due to very expensive prevention, not cure.
What's most practical about your car?
Absolutely nothing practical about this car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None.
