Fiat Tempra Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A very capable car. I bought mine for £2k 3 years ago.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts can be expensive, shop around. Fiat specialist serviced, MOTed and fitted Cam belt for less that £100.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Surprisingly fun to drive.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good for its engine size and age.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Some problems, mainly due to natural wear and tear. Only major one was alternator needed new brushes.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mine looks its age and Tempra was only approaching good looking as an estate.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good driving position. Driver's seats started to sag.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No one's ever broken into it!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Only experienced them when desperately trying to get alternator fixed before holiday!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Alternator.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes