Fiat Doblo (2001 - 2010) 1.3 Multijet Dynamic 5d (2009/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I'm a practical person, not interested in my image, who wants to be known by what he's doing not what he's driving.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They admire it and they wish they could be so uninterested in their image to buy this usefull car instead of their fine leather metallic black german sedan.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, anytime, because it fits me perfectly. I wish they had a 4WD version.
What are you likely to buy next?
A new higher specs (full options) 2010 Doblo (with ESP, cruise control, clima, full airbags), but with the 1.3 diesel too.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, begining of worldwide financial crisis discount, now it's even cheaper.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The need for a large and reliable car to carry my mountainbikes/skis, with enaugh ground clearance, clean and economic engine.
What was the dealer like?
Nice, even offered us a bottle of red wine and a picture of my car and them giving me the keys, some kind of little party.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The little diesel has enaugh torque to get you pass every traffic situation, no need for a more powerfull one. The light steering makes it fun in town, it's stable enaugh for some "sporty" driving in curves for its class, is keeping up with motorway traffic up to 90 mph. It's mpg is also good, given it's shape.
What's it like to park?
Given the light steering, the excelent visibility and the vertical large rear view mirrors, it's easy to squeze it in any tight fit place.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Almost nothnig yet, after 1 year and about 25.000 miles. A jammed tailgate mechanism solved with an oil spray. Interior plastics scratch easily from the bikes and the skis, but that's what the car is for, to carry lots of stuff.
What's most practical about your car?
A lot of modulable space for a not so long car
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The large heated side mirrors, the large tailgate, the armrest, all the adjustments of the 5 driver's seat adjustments.
