Fiat Marea Weekend 2.0 HLX 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought the car 1 month ago with 79k miles for £950.
Costs
Bit thirsty when caned, but good on motorway.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent handling thanks to stiff springs and good roll control.
Performance
150bhp 5 pot is very pokey with good low speed torque as well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Handbrake seized on in heavy frost, but otherwise no problems.
Image
Estate looks better than saloon. Head turner only thanks to superb induction roar!
Comfort
Seats are very good. Firm ride not to everyones taste. Not much rear leg room.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser, but no deadlocks.
Service
Parts department at Aylesbury not much cop.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Lower AUX belt tensioner needed replacing. Did 72k mile service and cam belt myself in 1 1/2 days.
Other
Airbag warning, yet to investigate.
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