Fiat Stilo - What do you know?
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The wife is looking for a new cheap runabout. She currently drives a MG TF but she needs more room as we plan on having a mini dunclane next year.
Now I've offered my suggestions the usual Golf, Focus etc but she likes the look of the Alfa 147 and the Fiat Stilo. I've said unreliable but am I right?
If you know any different please let me know.
Now I've offered my suggestions the usual Golf, Focus etc but she likes the look of the Alfa 147 and the Fiat Stilo. I've said unreliable but am I right?
If you know any different please let me know.
PlainSpain said:
Ask her if she likes the look of the SEAT Ibiza. A much better reliabilty bet i'd imagine, if that sort of thing concerns you.
That Stilo I talked about, it didn't miss a beat.I had a Mk4 Golf some years later, its broke and cost me &&&.
I'd think twice about getting VAG again!
I had a diesel stilo from new in 2002 for 3 years. Dreadful car. Looked good but lots of electrical problem. The sunroof stuck open the day before the weather froze.
I had the car lose all PAS, ABS round an island.
It took Fiat 9 months to replace faulty headlamp on warranty.
For a JTD engine it was very noisy, slow, and a very very heavy clutch.
It is a
of a job to replace headlight bulbs.
Although the car didn't let me down, I had zero confidence in it and would NOT recommend one.
I had the car lose all PAS, ABS round an island.
It took Fiat 9 months to replace faulty headlamp on warranty.
For a JTD engine it was very noisy, slow, and a very very heavy clutch.
It is a
of a job to replace headlight bulbs.Although the car didn't let me down, I had zero confidence in it and would NOT recommend one.
Dunclane said:
PlainSpain said:
Ask her if she likes the look of the SEAT Ibiza. A much better reliabilty bet i'd imagine, if that sort of thing concerns you.
I suggested the Polo, Ibiza and the Fabia maybe a little on the small side though. She doesn't like the previous gen Leon that's for sure. My dad had a 53 reg Stilo for a few years and had lots of problems with it, every time I got into it something else seemed to be falling off or failing.
I've had a 53 reg 147 for two years and touch wood, have not had any problems with it. You do have to keep on top of servicing etc more than other cars though and like someone else mentioned, the Selespeeds are known to be problematic. I love it though.
I've had a 53 reg 147 for two years and touch wood, have not had any problems with it. You do have to keep on top of servicing etc more than other cars though and like someone else mentioned, the Selespeeds are known to be problematic. I love it though.
Had one when they came out. First and only new car. Owned for 2 years before convincing fiat to take it back. Among other problems were 3 gearboxes, 6 coilpacks, complete emissions system, 2 horns, 2 airbags, 2 door catches, a suspension strut, a wishbone, and that is what I can remember. Worst
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