Fiat Marea 1.8 ELX 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Buy cheap to avoid inevitable depreciation.
Costs
Replacement cat at 3 years not cheap and bloody annoying.
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On the road
Driving
Average in every respect - incredibly noisy at speed on motorways.
Performance
Stunningly average for a 1.8 16v - not compensated by MPG, which is also poor. Average less than 30mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
Despite trying to run it into the ground, it keeps going - the exhaust is fragile and expensive to replace.
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Why did I buy this thing?
Comfort
Yes.
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Security and Service
Security
Most car thieves would walk straight past this -to be fair the built in stereo does help.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Reccuring exhaust problems and cat replaced at early stage.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No