Fiat Tipo 1.4ie S 5d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Gets the shopping in the boot for two families. Would get next to nothing now if we sold it.
Costs
Spare parts ok if you can find a good 2nd hand dealer. Wiper blades complete rip off.
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On the road
Driving
Not bad drive. Quite lively.
Performance
Didn't buy it for performance.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing major; two new clutches and drinks a lot of oil - no one has found a leak.
Image
Nil.
Comfort
Driver and passenger seats not bad. Who cares about the back? - never sit there.
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Security and Service
Security
Who wants to nick a Fiat!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Why does it drink so much oil??
Other
2 new clutches. Cannot buy replacement wiper rubbers - have to buy the full arm - rip off!
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