there is still huge quality gap between fiat and e.g. audi produced at that time. At least all the parts I had to replace were reasonably cheaper.
Uh mate you compare something what isn't possible compare.
Audi have long history and for sure quality whole time that is why prices are higher.
Of course they have total different strategy what car should be,they not trying make unsafe small car and to cost like Fiat Punto 10K euro,
at that time instead of Audi A3 who cost like double...
Fiat never was such quality,it was cheap and good for money what you pay same as VW if you trying compare Fiat with Germans cars and parts