1998 Fiat Seicento Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Mike Rutherford reviews the 1998 Fiat Seicento, taking a look at it's features and testing it's performance and handling as a city car. It has a fuel efficient engine which albeit only produces 54bhp, still feel nippy around the city streets.
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This was my first car, a yellow sporting 99 model. I wasn't very happy with getting it at the time, but as time went on I realised how blessed I was, I didn't pay a penny for it, my parents bought it. As I got older, I realised that parents buying their kids a carr, paying their fuel and insurance and driving lessons is not the norm. Thankfully whilst I was doing my a levels in 2006 they found me a job at a pub which I'd have to work at otherwise they'd take it all away from me! The best lesson of my life. Learning the value of money.
I have a 2002 Sceicento SX. It is very enjoyable to drive, easy to park and has low group 3 U.K. insurance. Problems with theses cars - as originally designed as a left hand drive the clutch cable goes through the bulkhead on passenger side. As is right hand drive it is connected by linkage rods under the dashboard causing strain on the hook end of the cable and subsequent snapping. Be prepared to have to change the cable every few thousand miles and you have to be physically flexible to do it. Also factory fitted rubber suspension bushes are poor quality so need to be changed when they start to knock over bumps. Otherwise brilliant car with non of the reputation of Fiat rust as car was manufactured using galvanised sheet steel.
bloody hell he predicted the micro car rise in popularity correctly
I've got the limited schumacher version and i love it, you wont get a better driving experience this side of a ferrari and a fraction of the cost 😉
I'm guessing he didn't last long on this program.
He was on TIL 2002, when men and motors was discontinued
@coreydl2008 he’s chief columnist for Auto Express these days
Trust him to be on Men and Motors…
Thank you for posting this!
it was my first car I drove with him every where and dint gave me any problem and it was the hobby version with 39 hp.
If you want to know how good these cars really are buy one you won't look back
"This is one of these micro cars that's gonna be more and more popular in future". Hmmm, seems now in 2021 everyone is driving bigger and bigger SUVs and crossovers.......
How times have changed!
@@Menandmotors For the worst..
We actually need more cars like this little fiat in the cities
it's a fun light car but the pedals are absurdly tiny and close together, makes your feet cramp
Bored with Rutherford spouting off - he loves the sound of his own voice and his own opinion - I gave up after 9 minutes - still had 5 mins to go and he had taken twice the time others have taken to review this basic car.
I'm 14 and I'm a car enthusiast and I love the seicento. I want to get the 1.1 machael Schumacher sporting edition with the best specs but if I can't get one I would prefer to drive a 0.9 MIA version instead of another first car.
Hi there, I'm 18 & have a 2004 Punto 188, 1.2, 8 valve engine with some minor & major modifications. Firstly, well done in wanting a Fiat, I fell in love with the Punto. I think you will too with the Seicento, however, adding bodykits & decals etc do add to your insurance, as I found out. But if you are willing to put up with that then go ahead, nothing wrong with being colourful & creative.
Happy & safe driving bro.
- Adam427 www.fiatforum.com
Yeah, tbh a 1.1 and that size of car should still keep your insurance low. Also if you don't mind getting your hands greasy & dirty, parts are cheaper for these older Fiats, such as stiffer springs & shock absorbers (which really do make a difference around corners) can range between £70-£150, which is amazingly cheap for the full set. Also as from my experience, eventhough is not a big engine, should upgrade the front brakes to EBC brakes (discs & pads) not only will it stop you quicker, but prevents the gases building up and creating a non-contact with the pads & discs. I ken you'll know most of this anyway, but just giving you a heads up. Also if you want it a bit nippier, fling in a K&N air filter (they are slightly dearer cause its the oval, retro style air filter) and a sportex/hoffmann/beesting or any performance exhaust back box. DO NOT de-cat your manifold, it will not pass the MOT.
If you are serious about this stuff, sign up to www.fiatforum.com, they give you tips & hints and where people are buying & selling Fiats, might be able to get a Seicento very cheaply, www.fiatforum.com also does an insurance package too that may also lower your insurance, being that you'd be a young driver.
Take care & all the best my Fiat friend - see you on the road!
+Adam Townsend Thanks, I signed up on the fiat forum and put your username down for referring me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me 👍
I will definitely upgrade to discs because one thing the Seicento in not good at is protecting occupants in a crash. Just have to wait a couple of years so that I'm old enough to learn how to drive and hope they're still going cheap. Enjoy your car🚗
@@rushy0157 did you finally got the seicento? 😅
@@freeair7292 wow this is a blast from the past! No I didn't unfortunately, I passed my driving test at 18 but couldn't afford to buy and run a car until I was 19 and I couldn't find any 600s for sale in my area plus I wanted a more practical small car so I ended up buying a Renault clio.
I done a walkaround video of it on my channel so feel free to check it out.
Idk, I'm 1.80 meter for 91kg and I fit enough comfortable on the back of the car... Was expecting worse by hearing all the other people talking about It... 🤔
This is a really old video...he said he was born in '57...so he's now around 58 years of age...not on this video he ain't...
Wasnt Mike Rutherford the guitarist in Genesis ?
Buonasera in the middle of day...
Reminds me of my fiat 127,great first car.
My friend owns one.
Nice car 😊
Over 4 minutes of pointless rambling before he got in the car
They’re unsafe but they’re cool. That’s all I can say
1:11 the video begins
Where is Hammond
This guy is a terrible presenter.
Mike Ratherdull. Nice car though.
We used to pick up my neighbours one and move it for shits and giggles
This rather old. The choice of words such as housewives, midgets bit un pc. Hey ho. Still like the look of the car.
I forgot to force an effort think politically correctly *just ONCE,* and I had the misfortune of being reminded to do so.
Absolutely punitive.
Up-holstered skaaete-bowd.
What accent is this, Midlands? The North?
who cares
Wankney
Southern, home counties, maybe sussex
Ahhhh yes the grave on wheels :)
Cramped in the back, small boot, fair economy. Not much else...
Buonasera when its afternoon...
I'm 18
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blah blah blah blah so much nonsense that has nothing to do with the car out after 90seconds
How times change. So many odd choices from the presenter
It's fast it's furious it's shit
A citroen saxo vts is way better
Not even in the same class. The Saxo VTS was a much more expensive car
I am from Poland 🇵🇱 YAAAYAY! :xD cars 🚗 r decently built btw seicento means 500 in Italian and cinquecento means 600 ..;) .
Other way around ;)
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Tragic safety record. One of the worst ever tested.
What's the definition of the word "propaganda"?
This guy is an appalling reviewer!
The misogyny and generalisation would never be tolerated today
I have this car and it’s a piece of shit 😂 please don’t make the mistake of buying this. The body roll is absolutely horrible, you can’t turn a corner without being thrown about the cabin.
I've had/driven 3 of these over the past 20+ years, and have nothing but positive experiences with them.
How sympathetic in general are you with your Seicento??
I've happily been up and down the country in them, and have done so perfectly satisfied with their characteristics.
_Character,_ is indeed one thing they have in abundance - rare for new cars to have even at that time.
Driven quite powerful and well handling cars such as a C5 2.0HDi VTR, and even with that, the Seicento is perfectly satisfactory to live with, even after driving that express.
I think they definitely deserve an accolade as a collectable classic.
Are you joking That this car is for young people?😂 Im 23 and i have 2 cars next month I’m buying mini cooper s . Know that is for young people. Not this fiat.
And all the girls love you, told you that you'd won the internet and gave you a crown.
I'm 21 and I love my Fiat Seicento Sporting, brilliant little car
Those taillights are the ugliest things ever
Wow, early “fake news”