Fiat Tipo Hatch 1988
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A lot of car for little money. Unbustable engine and galvanised body.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Spare parts reasonable. Good fuel economy - 35-40 mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well. Slight oversteer when pushed.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pulls well even when loaded, but likes high revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Let down once by a dirty starter terminal.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Low spec early cars with flat colours look cheap.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good over long distances, even when full of luggage.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nothing special.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    n/a

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sweet as a nut.

    Other

    Minor problems with electrics.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes