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Title: heavy steering??
Post by: HANIBAL on June 23, 2011, 07:20:45 PM

Hi Guys
            I am very intrested in buying a Fiat 126 in the very near future, 2 quick questions tho is the steering heavy as i have a hernia  :(  and also there is a few polish imports poping up for sale on flebay are they expensive e.g registering , insurance


                             Many Thanks
                             Deano

Title: Re: heavy steering??
Post by: dajwid on June 23, 2011, 08:06:48 PM

Before you buy a Polish car LOOK AT IT!!!!, there is a lot of rubbish 'tarted up'. Polish MOT means nothing at all. (I used to get mine in Poland without even taking my car to the garage).

Driving a LHD in the Uk is not really a problem at all, But, if you are young insurance for a LHD could be expensive.

If regestration was so simple the car would have UK plates on it, and make twice the price ;D

Do not assume that newer is better, 90s cars are very very prone to rust.

These cars do not have power steering but the steering wheel is large so not too bad, fit a tiny wheel and it gets tough.

Insurance for an oldie like me is about £100 a year, fully com.

Good luck :)

PS: go for a rust free as you can afford, not much about ready for real use for under £1000, and rising.

Title: Re: heavy steering??
Post by: HANIBAL on June 23, 2011, 08:55:00 PM

Thanks for the info, I am 31 with 9 years no claims so insurance should be ok but there is not many 126 out there for sale mate


                                   Cheers
                                   Deano

Title: Re: heavy steering??
Post by: HANIBAL on June 23, 2011, 09:15:59 PM

Do all fiat 126 run on un leaded fuel?

            Deano

Title: Re: heavy steering??
Post by: dajwid on June 23, 2011, 09:46:16 PM

Not all aircooled. only the newer ones, But a bit of additive and all is Ok.

Bis I think are Ok on unleaded.

Cars come up on Ebay and watch the forum.

Try this one:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-FIAT-126-BROWN-DEPOSIT-TAKEN-/110705451863?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c68f2357#ht_1084wt_1139

The owner certainly knows his 126 cars  is a member and reliable.