Fiat Cinquecento

Not a winning formula

Advantages: Cheap to fill with petrol
Disadvantages: You might not survive a collision to get use out of it

...you can't expect too much.If Fiat had came up with a better design, a more responsive engine, and a safer feeling car and combined this with build quality and reliability, this car would have been much better.It does not compare to a late 1990's Toyota Yaris n any way, shape or form. I also never understood why Fiat did not fit a glovebox to this car-this means any valuables are on full public display, although the boot is so small this could double ...

princekieran79 15.01.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Fiat Cinquecento 0.9

Fiat Cinquecento 1.1i Sporting

Advantages: fun to drive, ecomonical, reliability.
Disadvantages: prone to head gaskets going if not properly maintained, no power steering

I LOVE this car, even though I am lucky enough to be able to drive several this is certainly one of my favourites. Its easy to drive, loads of cabin space (I have 4 children and they all fit in comfortably and belted up correctly as with the new laws). Its very responsive and as mine is the sporting version(1.1i) it will amble on the motorway quite happily at 70mph with enough left in reserve for overtaking. The fuel consumption is excellent (£20 ...
...over 300miles till next fill up!. There is no power steering on this model and it can be difficult in tight situations. Electric windows are standard on the sporting along with a sunroof and alloy wheels. The bootspace is a little small but the back seats fold down if needed. The back windows open too allowing ventilation in hot weather. The head gaskets are prone to go on the car but if you keep up to the maintainence and servicing you should be ...

firebladegal 10.09.2007 · Read Full Review
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Review of Fiat Cinquecento 1.1

Cinquecento still awesome after all these years.

Advantages: Cost, economy, fun to drive, size
Disadvantages: Wouldn't get near 1 EuroNCAP star

Don't agree with the vast majority of colchedders review. I've got one and although not quick, it'll still do 0-60 in around the 15 second mark, and I ALWAYS travel at 80mph on motorways and dual carriageways - in fifth. It even stays in fifth at 80mph going up the hills - no problem whatsoever. Granted if you want to cruise permanently at more than 80 then don't get the 0.9, but what do you expect from a tiny 50mpg motor (Yes even at 80mph). Although ...
...off the clock which reads up to about 105mph, in reality it was probably doing around 95mph max, (and I certainly wouldn't advise anyone attempting this unless they know what they're doing as it was slightly unstable at those speeds) but to claim that it's horrendously slow is an over exaggeration. I've done a lot of mileage in the past year and a half and not once have I had any mechanical problems, and the only thing that could be slightly annoying ...

Rude90 03.06.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of Fiat Cinquecento 0.9

My little Blue Car

Advantages: Great first time car. Simple to use
Disadvantages: MOT part changes can take longer than other cars due to layout of engine

Great first time car. Great visibility and simple front panel makes it easy to use. Easy to drive and sturdy for a small car. I have gone on many long drives all over the country without any problems. It has a reasonably fast pickup.It has comfortable seats.and leg room in the front is very good. The back seats can be folded to make the boot space bigger that It can be used as a carrier (I have moved house a few times and all my relocation have been ...

rk_v 27.04.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of Fiat Cinquecento 0.9

I love my car!

Advantages: Its cute, tiny and can go a very long way!
Disadvantages: Hills are evil!

I had my little cinquecento as my first car! And I love it! Its a great car as long as you yourself are little so you can fit! Roobish up hills but I do trips to Ireland in my little baby (around 450 miles 900 in total)and it does it no problem. Its not too much a fan of cold weather but if you just switch it on a let it run for a while everyday you'll have no problems. Its a great car I just dred getting a big car because its so cute and nippy! ...

Nickilubs 26.01.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of Fiat Cinquecento 0.9