Fiat Marea Weekend (1997 - 2002) 1.9 JTD ELX (105bhp) 5d (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Nothing. The car is there to transport the family around.

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

It looks fairly stylish from the front.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not, as more reliable makes out there.

What are you likely to buy next?

I have already bought a Renault Megane.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,650

When did you buy the car?

November 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

No. I would of expeceted the car to be cleaned before delivery, at least it was MOT'd.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed to cut the fuel bill, so needed a diesel and an estate.

What was the dealer like?

Nice, though wouldn't move on the price.

What's it like to drive?

It's a turbo diesel so fairly quick off the mark and when it was running fine gave good mpg. Held the road well though there was too much road and wind noise for my liking at motorway speeds.

What's it like to park?

Easy, we were used to parking a Volvo 850, the Fiat is smaller so no problems.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, lots. I knew the clutch would need doing when I bought the car but had the money for that. I did not expect to do the brakes, cambelt, air flow meter, fuel pump, oil cooler pipes.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot, I have two kids.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Split tailgate, nice to sit on.