Fiat Stilo Hatchback (2002 - 2007) 1.6 16V Dynamic 5d (2002/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Tried to save money and it caught up with me in the end- Have learnt my lesson and won't be going back!!

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

Not bad looking terrible reliability has caused plenty of laughs!

Would you buy this car again and why?

No due to the constant unreliability concerns and not particularly cheap car to run or maintain.

What are you likely to buy next?

Have already purchased a Toyota Corolla 55 T Spirit- and what a step up in quality that is!!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Average at the time, with hindsight no due to the amount of problems with the car!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Seemed reasonably cheap and had a good spec.

What was the dealer like?

Private Seller- no real problems.

What's it like to drive?

Ok fairly nippy and responsive, handling however is average at best and due to the electrical faults annoying! The car does benefit however from a 'City' button which makes the power steering extra light when driving round town.

What's it like to park?

Easy- if you have parking sensors otherwise average.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Too many problems to list! countless electrical faults- airbag failures, engine management sensor issues, large consumption of Oil, frequent stalling of engine ( regular issue amongst stilo owners you have to clean out the butterfly valve in the air intake pipe feeding into the engine) fortunately most resolve themselves or are cheap to fix if you use the fiat forums!

What's most practical about your car?

Probably the space plenty of it I managed via a feather foot 42mpg so consumption i suppose.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The car came fitted with parking sensors and 5 cd autochanger.