Fiat Multipla (2000 - 2010) JTD ELX (105bhp) 5d (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm an idiot to buy a Fiat

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Where has your car been for the last 4 months? Is that your car on the garage forecourt with the dashboard removed?

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never in a million years.

What are you likely to buy next?

Anything but a Fiat

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£12,500

When did you buy the car?

February 2001

Did you get a good deal and why?

I saved £3000 on the list price, but would advise other buyers to go to a Fiat UK dealer if you want any sort of after sales service.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Space, 6 seats, inexpensive.

What was the dealer like?

Box shifter

What's it like to drive?

Excellent view of the road.

What's it like to park?

Great visibility makes parking easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

My Multipla 1.9 JTD has been off the road for 3 months awaiting spares. I am told the parts will arrive in five weeks from today. A total of at least 4 months off the road waiting for spares. Fiat also sent the wrong parts, increasing the time the car is off the road by some seven weeks. The part in question is a cable harness. The old cable harness rotted because water leaked in around the seals of the sun roof. This caused a massive short-circuit and the car came close to bursting into flames. At 20000 miles, the fan belt broke and somehow entangled with the timing belt resulting in the need for a full engine rebuild. We waited 4 months for a replacement fron quarterlight window.

What's most practical about your car?

The space and seating.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?