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Italian Black Beauty — Build Quality: Had to replace the brake master cylinder last year--not a fun job. Other than that--no problems. Car Comparisons: You won't find anything else to give more bang for the buck than a Fiat.

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Europian Classic — its a 4cylender rear engine/wheeldrive, 2 seater, convertable, glossblack, 5 speed transmition very very light but very solid.

Pros: good on gas, smooth, agile

Cons: not enough space for stuf, not good for winter at all

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Edgy, Advanced Design With World Class Handling — Love these cars. I've had two. The first was a street car eventually turned into the race car pictured. Pitiful engines stock, but fairly capable of being built up to respectable power. The chassis is just fantastic and the brake are terrific. The car is a bit heavy for its size.

Pros: Handling, handling, handling

Cons: Weak engine, serious rust problems

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Bot It 2 Weeks Ago (5/2011)- Used It For 5 Days - Topped Off The Gas For $3.52!!! — I had a 124 Spider Convertible years ago and loved it until the doors fell off from rust! The X1/9 is a super little sports car, great to drive, and it's best for it's handling. I'm about to restore this little prince to it's glory... More pictures to come!!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

Pros: It's a mini Ferrari without the power, but with the handling!

Cons: Rust It can have a rust problem (Russian steel made these cars famous)

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Great little car, owned in 90-91, I had no problems for a ten year car, not sure how they hold up over the long term. Lack of power, but nimble car, has a lot more storage for luggage than one would expect. Very tight fit in the cabin.
vs1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula
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Front Seats Ranked 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula better.
"More comfortable, with more breathing room."
Back Seats Ranked 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula better.
"N/a neither car has backseats"
Family Car Ranked 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula worse.
"More storage space"
Value Ranked 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula better.
"GM Parts"
Would Buy Ranked 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula better.
"Long term maintenance"
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1988 FIAT X1/9 Reviews

Fiat/bertone X19 By Ben3870

a small mid engine sports car, one of only 50 car imported to austarlia by Fiat. ahs a 1500cc fuel injcted motor with a five speed gaer box and a total of 73kw at the wheels. the car is really good on... Read More

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1987 FIAT X1/9 Reviews

Bertone X/19 Vs By Karl

1500cc engine, black and gold Bertone VS. Needed a bigger carb really. Great road holding but dodgy italian electrics and RUST!!!! Very good on mountain twisty roads, but a little front light when bre... Read More

Bertone X-1/9 By Justin

This car is a blast to drive, if you have the personality for it. It's a little sluggish, with only a 1.5 liter putting out 75bhp (US spec). Handles like a jet fighter in the right hands. Forget Fix I... Read More

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1986 FIAT X1/9 Reviews

Fiat Bertone X1/9 Is Awesome By Amber

the car isnt by any means fast, being 75 horse power, but it handles fantastic because it is mid engine and very low to the ground. it is doesnt break down often, but parts are difficult to get a h... Read More

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1985 FIAT X1/9 Reviews

I Love My Fiat!! By Kymbaqueen

I've had mine for 11 years and the biggest problem I've had was a cracked overflow tank! It gets like 40 mpg and is fun to drive, especially in California with the top off! I've heard that they do hav... Read More

No. By Ryan

Handles well, unreliable. MEXICAN FERRARI!!!! Read More

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1984 FIAT X1/9 Reviews

Garbage By HeavyCav

NEVER BUY AN X1-9 . they are garbage cars and have no redeming qualities whatsoever. the coolong system is too complex for cold climates. the engine it way to tricky to tune without much specialized e... Read More

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