Fiat Tipo Hatch 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Paid £200 - would cost more for a garden shed.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Relatively cheap to run and insure.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice to drive. Responds well to being flung about.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit sluggish up hills. Likes to be revved to the max!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    New water pump, otherwise all is well.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dated, but mine looks okay for its age.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ride is a bit bumpy, but there's plenty of space and comfortable seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mine has VIN window etching, but that's the limit.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not applicable - serviced by local specialist.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New water pump, but willing and able at 90,000 miles...

    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