Fiat X1/9
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    These cars are mega cheap, but buy carefully.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mechanical parts are cheap, body and trim £££.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not used everyday. Kept for enjoyment only now!

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard 1500 is fine, if you rev it, easily tuned.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never had any serious problems, only niggles.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not sure. Used to be hairdresser-ish, but now it's getting to be a classic.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Noisy, cramped, but you forgive it anything!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Pretty poor.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used main agents.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine 100%...but carb troublesome at times

    Other

    Given TLC, these cars are brilliant! Never driven anything else that handles as well and feels so ""alive"", this side of a Caterham anyway!

    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