Fiat Tipo Hatch 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap for the age of car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts aren't cheap and insurance is scandalous. (Group 8).

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You can throw it around with wild abandon and it roars away from the lights. Wonderful fun!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great around town. Ok for motorway cruising, but lags a bit when you need power or torque.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Always seems to need something doing to it and is terrible for rusting wheel rims...

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I think it's a horrible box. My sister thinks it's the nicest car out there. But you can't see it from behind the wheel, so who cares?

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Adjustable wheel, decent seats and good height.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Don't know how good the locks are, but when you can peel the doors back to get in, who cares?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Drinks oil and only gets about 30mpg.

    Other

    Eats bulbs, trim rattles, water pump failed and lots of minor niggles.

    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