Fiat Uno 45 Fire 3d (1988/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought it second hand for £250.
Costs
Very good fuel economy! Tested it myself. Does about 55mpg, no jokes! Ultra-cheap insurance. Cheap parts and hence cheap MOT.
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On the road
Driving
The clutch is stiff and the gearstick too loose. Bumpy ride and uncomfortable seats, but what do you expect for £250?
Performance
I don't think I have ever driven a car as slow or as unwilling as the Uno. Slow acceleration, which gets progressively worse after 50mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had it for 2 years and everything was fine, apart from faulty electrics (costs a fiver for the local mechanic to fix) and the exhaust pipe nearly falling off (cost me £150). Otherwise, not bad for age.
Image
None. A keen-driving cardboard box on donut wheels.
Comfort
Not comfortable at all, but to give it credit, it was only ever built for a city car. Don't attempt to cruise on country lanes with it.
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Security and Service
Security
None, apart from central locking. It sucked big time, but luckily enough, no-one in their right mind would want to steal it.
Service
Went to the local mechanic. No dealing with Fiat at all.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Extraordinarily noisy when cold, but lowers to a croak when warmed up.
Other
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