Fiat Uno 45 Formula 3d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good, basic, practical car for cheap money.
Costs
Cheap to buy, easy to gain parts from scrap yards. Very, very economical on fuel, cheap insurance, etc.
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On the road
Driving
Not fast, but feels fast, until you see grandmas in Micras and farmers in tractors overtaking you. Great fun in a weird sort of way. You'll never get a speeding fine!
Performance
Slow acceleration. Low top speed. Needs pushing up hills.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable. Not much to go wrong.
Image
Not bought for image, but it's like why people buy Italian cars: it's different from the mainstream (eg. Fiesta, Nova, Polo, Metro).
Comfort
Five star easily. It's not just comfortable for a small car, it IS comfortable. Inches of headroom, legroom, easy access, comfy seats, etc.
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Security and Service
Security
No features. Well, the steering wheel locks when ignition is off, which is like a luxury item on a car this basic.
Service
Only used dealer once to obtain new part. Heard they're not up to much good and everywhere else is just as efficient and cheaper.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very good, although as the Parkers guide mentions, it doesn't start with ease in cold and damp.
Other
Handbrake works, but could be better - not a major problem.
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