Fiat Tipo 1.4 Formula 5d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost me £600 in 2001. Is that good?
Costs
Insurance costs a bomb. Had quite a few repairs (£400 approx).
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On the road
Driving
Drives okay - pops out our gear on corners.
Performance
Sporadic - generally gets you there.
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Living with it
Reliability
Sporadic.
Image
Functional - not a sexy ride.
Comfort
Pretty comfy (apart from the leaking sunroof).
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Security and Service
Security
I wish somebody would steal my car!
Service
I never dealt with the manufacturer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Lots of blown gaskets and leaks. Otherwise very good.
Other
Plus point - this car is very easy to work on yourself.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No