Fiat Tipo 1.4ie S 3d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You can pick these up for next to nowt!
Costs
High depreciation if you bought new.
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On the road
Driving
Lively motor, great handling.
Performance
I"d love the 2.0 GT, but the 1.4 is still lively.
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Living with it
Reliability
Hasn"t really let me down, ever. Occasional electrical gremlin, that"s all.
Image
Looks like a Maestro if you"ve drunk too much… YUK!
Comfort
A very comfortable car for driver and passengers. ^^How smooth this is!^^ is a typical comment.
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Security and Service
Security
Not a problem - who steals old Fiats?
Service
I thoroughly recommend Salmons of Colchester.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Drinks a litre of oil a month - no need for oil changes, you"ve already done it by the fifth month!
Other
Generator lamp on dash glows occasionally. Damp can get in (on two occasions).
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