Used FIAT Cars for Sale near North Battleford, SK

I just had to have this car. I test drove an '83 model in '09 and fell in love with it, but the example I test drove needed more work than I could afford at the time. The next year, I purchased my '81 model which only really needed floor pans. I purchased the car from Midwest Bayless in Columbus, Ohio, and I strongly recommend them to anyone in the Midwest wanting to get into an X1/9 or any sort of FIAT in fact. Anywho, on to the review. The car is extremely responsive and the wheel is quite light, despite not having power steering. While not very quick in stock form in a straight line, the weight balance and chassis/suspension setup allows you to take corners at somewhat high speed. Add to that any upgrades to the engine or suspension, and it can be a very formidable sports car. If you are going to look at an X1/9, look for rust in the strut towers bubbling up, as well as the engine crossmember (from below). These cars have a very stiff chassis from stock (due to safety legislation that never ended up being passed) but low quality steel that is somewhat prone to rust can mean very time consuming repairs (like replacing the crossmember). Overall the X1/9 is easy to work on, but jobs like replacing master cylinders and brake lines are difficult due to compact packaging. If these jobs have been done recently on a used X1/9, count it as a major plus (I learned from experience these are not fun jobs) You might check for master cylinder leaks before buying as well. There are a few performance parts available, like cams, headers/exhausts, and carburetors. The later fuel injected models are generally better for reliability, but many run carburetors without issue. If you value handling over outright acceleration, the X1/9 is a must drive. I absolutely love mine and I can't think of too many cars I would get rid of my X1/9 for. I recommend you read my previous review (1983 model) for more information.

Very stylish...Bertone styling has held up very well. She just rips through the twisties...feel glued to the road even on it's stock 13" wheels...all thanks to the low to the ground mid engine layout. As winter approaches she will sleep while the Jetta take on the bad weather.

Smaall too small trucks like to run you off the road. Snap back situation described above. Parts issue biggie here too. Tranny extremely sensitive to bad drivers.( so don't be one and your good was what I was told) Reverse should never have the clutch "dropped into" but feathered gently(told by guru wont last 50K if you don't)(bad driver note again) also dead stop first. 80s body kit(factory to go with changing bumper requirements) is horrible and is easily removed to better the entire cars appearance. And if you Can find one a set of the original engine covers and side-vents bring the Italian styling back to an almost Ferrari look.

hot summer day, targa stowed in the front trunk , load the picknic basket with a nice bottle of wine, bathing suit in the rear trunk and head for the quarry, take the back way with the most curves and keep the revs up. ahh good times.

Well since i have spent the last year repairing it, i hve to say that i have found some weekspots. Rust is the main problemissue, but there are other problems. The electrics is a bit medievil and week. The cooling system is not efficient enough.