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Available as both a saloon and an estate, the Fiat Marea is a family car produced by the Italian manufacturer that has many of the hallmarks of the popular Fiat Brava/Bravo range. Essentially, the Fiat Marea applied a different body type to the Bravo/Brava when launched in 1996 but replaced the Fiat Tempra. Most of its early production came directly from two Fiat plants in Italy and a larger version of the model was produced known as the Fiat Marea Weekend. Production of the Fiat Marea was effectively ceased in 2002 when the Marea Weekend was replaced by the Stilo MultiWagon though the Fiat Marea is still produced in some markets.

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Fiat Marea reviews by year of make: 1998 2000 2001
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Andy, England

Fiat Marea 1.6 16V Weekend 2001

Was looking for a replacement for our Jaguar XJ 4.0 and my wife’s Corsa; the replacement car had to be easy enough for my wife to drive and a little different to the norm. So far after 6 months of ownership I am very happy with the Marea, performance is much stronger than I was expecting from a 1.6, economy,i isn’t so great around town at about 30mpg. Plenty of space being an estate. I would certainly recommend one.

Submitted: 16/01/2010 23:31:12 | ID: 4329

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Nick Spencer, Shropshire

Fiat Marea 155 ELX Saloon 2000

Can honestly say this is the best car I have ever owned. In the old days when I had money I have owned a Jaguar XJ8 and XKR (Supercharged), BMW’s etc etc... NONE of which have given me as much pound for pound enjoyment as my Marea. Have done the brakes and suspension drop links since I have owned it (three years so far), also had the cambelt done at 65K. The cambelt was quite expensive at £300, but I now have a no worry, cheap to maintain and reliable car that has that the priceless ability to make you smile. I look forward to every journey. Not quite Ford Focus (had an ST170) handling, but competant, comfortable and solid on the road. The 155 especially is a true wolf in sheep’s clothing. Fuel consumption is 28-34 MPG, so its no eco-chariot. But all in all a brilliant car. The 2.4 diesel must be awsome!!

Submitted: 04/09/2009 15:50:48 | ID: 3516

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Anton Novak, England

Fiat Marea 2.0 hlx 1998

The best car I’ve ever bought. It is reliable and cheap to maintain, have had it for over 8 years.

Submitted: 13/10/2008 09:01:49 | ID: 1994

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Carroll Barham, Sussex

Fiat Marea 150 ELX 2.0 20 valve 2001

Much underrated/overlooked family saloon, better looking/more fun to drive than most of this type - especially with the smooth 5 cylinder engine, with enough poke to put hot hatches in their place. Due to it’s power/weight, I was expecting low 20’s MPG when I bought it, but get between 27-35MPG and no failures in 20 months/16,000 miles so far. Insurance could be a killer if you’re under 25 and road tax could rocket in future years unless you choose version/year carefully, but a great, solid-feeling motor all the same. Makes paying £7K+ for a used A4/3 series seem daft, unless you really believe in all that ’better dashboard plastics’ b*llsh*te of the car mags.

Submitted: 26/09/2008 09:43:34 | ID: 1938

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Geoff Young, Lancashire

Fiat Marea 1600 Saloon 2001

Obtained car when just under 7000 miles on the clock, now 70,000. Had no problems, only cost new timing belt fitted at 50,000. Exhaust, just had new brake discs. Been very pleased with a reliable car. Had a Brava before, found that good but more pleased with the Marea. Also tow small caravan which it has no difficulty in towing.

Submitted: 04/08/2008 08:30:48 | ID: 1736

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Pedro Angel Ortiz, Nottinghamshire

Fiat Marea 2.0 2000

Velocidad maxima problemas q podes q llegar a tener.

Submitted: 13/02/2008 17:05:21 | ID: 1029

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Jeremy Brown, Cornwall

Fiat Marea S 2.0 5dr

This is the best investment in a car I’ve ever made. It has not once let me down and and has cost me next to nothing to maintain over the past 6 years. Good, reliable car.

Submitted: 21/09/2007 10:50:31 | ID: 213

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