Fiat Tipo Hatch 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Loads cheaper than Ford/Vauxhall etc.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap as you like.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Unremarkable, but lively and very reliable.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for a 1.4 8v carburetor, excellent fuel economy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Spluttery in wet until warm but no other problems.

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    4 out of 5 4.0

    For its time - not too bad! Very spacious.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems here.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What security?

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never needed to contact a Fiat dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Electronic speedo sensor broke - no other faults.

    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