Fiat Seicento (1998 - 2004) SX 3d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It made me look like a cute lil driver haha
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They thought it was a great first car for me
Would you buy this car again and why?
Sadly I part exchanged it at 33,000 miles for a Peugeot 206 because I wanted a bigger car. I didn't drive it long enough to experience other possible problems. I have read reviews that head gaskets can go around 50,000 so I'm not sure whether I would like to buy one again. It would make an ideal first car or second car to go around in
What are you likely to buy next?
Since then I have owned a Peugeot 206, Toyota Yaris SR and a Honda Jazz. Now I currently own a Honda Civic ES 1.8 Hatchback!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,085
When did you buy the car?
May 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
I was only 17 at the time and didn't know much about cars so I bought a family friend along. He haggled and got us a Full MOT, 12 months Warranty, AA Cover and a set of car mats!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I was learning to drive and this was my first car. I bought it mainly because it was small and suited me perfectly!
What was the dealer like?
I remember the salesman was very friendly and helpful and bless him for enduring our haggling!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very easy and fun to drive. Nippy around town. Motorways no problem. Car wasn't even a 1 litre so struggles a bit going uphill so naturally have to change down a gear for more power!
What's it like to park?
Very easy to park because it's small and compact
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
When I bought the car it had done around 24,000 miles and the exhaust went at 30,000. Replaced it and cost around £65 at the time at Kwik-Fit. Also an idiot decided to jump on the roof and it bowed in, pushed it back in place from the inside but it left 4 small dents in the corners, so the bodywork isn't very strong? I also left the car briefly with the CD player in and the car got broken into! They tried the lock first but eventually smashed the window in
What's most practical about your car?
It's small and compact and easy to get around
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I liked the fact that you could take the radio/cassette player out and fit in a CD player
