Fiat Coupe (1995 - 2000) 20V Turbo 2d (1997/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Cool without being flash. Probably not many registered in Essex.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Impressed

Would you buy this car again and why?

I wake up every day hoping that Fiat will announce a new coupe. If they ever do, I'll be camping outside the dealer to place my order.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something running the VW 2.0 TFSI engine. Scirocco maybe? Last car was an Audi A4 TFSI special edition - 220bhp, 300nm torq and 44mpg. How do they do that?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,750

When did you buy the car?

July 1999

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think we paid slightly over the odds, but what a beautiful car.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

First true sports car as a present for my wife

What was the dealer like?

OK, if a bit pushy

What's it like to drive?

In a word: fabulous. Smooth and powerful. A bit two-stage off the lights - the turbo in 1st gear cuts in at 3,000rpm, but then, oh boy! It's like a rocket ship. Watch the Chavs' faces as they think they've beaten you off the lights, then fade to a point in your rear view mirror.

What's it like to park?

Why in God's name would you want to park it? This car wants to be driven!

Have you had any problems with the car?

One electrical wiring fault ( £200 to fix) , then a new radiator and oil cooler when we had the cambelt changed.

What's most practical about your car?

Surprisingly roomy in the back for a coupe

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

none