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Fiat 500 Full Road Test Report

The new 500 pays homage to the classic car from the Fifties and Sixties. A chic and competent city car with great looks what will make it a very desirable proposition to its target urban customer.... read more

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Lynda Beard Lowe, Devon

Fiat Panda 4x4 2006

For a surprisingly small 4 x 4, this cheeky little chappie has a lot of guts. I use it daily driving down a narrow, muddy Devon lane and it has got me out of a few, what could have been, nasty muddy predicaments. Recently, whilst moving some gravel up through three of our field in the back of the car, it out performed my husband’s Honda CRV, which couldn’t quite make it past the muddy entrance! On the downside, you have to think ahead of pulling out as the acceleration is not very good, as already mentioned: 0 - 60 in 20 seconds. Also, the fuel tank is quite small [30 litres]. However, that aside, it is a good robust performer, although it could do with a more powerful engine.

Submitted: 11/04/2008 09:53:49

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Andrew Taylor, West Lothian (Linlithgowshire)

Fiat Idea 1.4 Active 2005

This is a very good looking car, quite nippy, yet gives excellent fuel consumption, 60+mpg easy on a long steady journey at 60mph or over. There are a few rattles, but nothing too bad. Only 1 fault which was quickly fixed by the dealer replacing a faulty battery. Family car, lots of space, good mpg and reliable (so far) would have another if they hadn’t stopped selling them in this country.

Submitted: 31/03/2008 10:28:42

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Diana Armstrong, England

Fiat Stilo Multiwagon 2003

I have got a Fiat Multiwagan 03 plate which I have had for 8 months now, good car for kids but I have a problem that when I reach 60mph it shudders, been to fiat and to another garage and no one seems to know what it is, when I reach 80mph it stops. If anyone else has this prob please let me know, Fiat don’t have a clue!!!! shocks been replaced, bushes replaced, balanced tracking good. Not got clue pls someone help me wont let kids in car.

Submitted: 27/03/2008 08:18:32

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Matin, Berkshire

Fiat Croma 1.8 Eleganza 2006

Nicely built huge Fiat. Plenty of room inside, super comfortable and super quiet. Has proved 100% faultless to date - its a shame fiat saw the need to drop this model in the UK

Submitted: 25/03/2008 10:17:12

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Leonard Smith, Shropshire

Fiat Ducato 3.0 2007

Scuttle leaks apart , the van has performed very well. The reported shudder in reverse gear has not effected my vehicle to date and I have not gone out of my way to make it happen. All other recalls carried out with no problems. Len.

Submitted: 25/03/2008 09:34:51

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J B, Wrexham

Fiat Idea 55 2005

Good Car, Good MPG sit at 60 on Motorway and get 66mpg + few problems to start though!! Back door doesn’t register on computer if open etc... Front Passenger door fails to open in cold, 1st time Rear Dampers Replaced, Lots of Rattles, Back seats vibrate a lot if nobody is sitting in them. Engine Rattle (noisy) The garage had it for over 2wks and nearly had the Fiat Specialists in!! Had a Suzuki and was good for Failures: "ENGINE FAILURE" Goes into annoying safe mode! Won’t overtake! "AIRBAG FAILURE" "PARKING SENSOR FAILURE" "SYSTEM NOT ACTIVE" ENGINE CUTS OUT POWER CUTS OUT WHEN DRIVING very dangerous! No steering Fixed now - had it’s moments!

Submitted: 25/03/2008 09:29:59

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Carrie Graham, Middlesex

Fiat 500 1.2 Pop 3 door 2007

I finally took delivery of my gorgeous Fiat 500 2 weeks ago and I just love it!!! It’s the most stylish little car out there and is such a good price; absolutely sips petrol and is cheap to insure. Really nippy and fun to drive and the interior is very funky. Enough space in the back for a couple of mates so it’s the perfect girlie car!

Submitted: 18/03/2008 13:07:41

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Brian Jessop, Northumberland

Fiat Sedici SX4 1.6 GLX 5dr 2007

A decent enough car for the price but there are some downsides such as engine noise, which I do find a little irritating on long journeys. However, it is well built and comfortable and does offer a lot of interior space. The fuel economy isn’t as good as I expected and general running costs have taken the shine off owning a new car.

Submitted: 17/03/2008 12:24:46

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Marc, Cheshire

Fiat Punto 2005

The car was good ... until I had a steering wheel failure while on a curve and the steering blocked and I crashed heavily into the wall ... this was on my 25000 km and the company said it happened after the crash .... and once the brakes pipe had leakage and I lost the brakes as well so I don’t think these things can happen with another brand at 25000km

Submitted: 14/03/2008 12:16:49

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Ian Mutch, Lincolnshire

Fiat Ulysse 2.0 el 1995

Having 4 kids needed something with a bit of room as we travel a lot. Found ours on ebay and what a bargain. Smooth to drive,very comfy and cavernous when all the rear seats are removed (great for car boot sales). The only downside; which is a common fault with these vehicles is that the door locks sometimes have a mind of their own.

Submitted: 12/03/2008 10:18:53

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