Fiat Stilo Hatchback (2002 - 2007) 1.9 JTD Dynamic 3d (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

perhaps I don't get drawn into the whole brand/badge thing

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

generally like it - I drive like a maniac which leads people to think it's like a ferrari.

Would you buy this car again and why?

possibly, but i've got a little more to play with for my next purchase

What are you likely to buy next?

VW Scirocco TDI or Volvo C30

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

average deal

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

good specification, liked the looks. Cheap!

What was the dealer like?

a bit iffy - kept on changing what I got with the car - the warranty time changed from 6 months to 3 months, then to no warranty, then after arguing 3 months again.

What's it like to drive?

good on the motorway, absolutely fantastic on the open road (in 4th it pulls from about 40mph to 70), in town just ok.

What's it like to park?

You can lighten the steering to make parking easier. Hard to judge front distance at first.

Have you had any problems with the car?

only had to replace disks and pads and tyres in 30k miles so far (touch wood). The motor on the sunroof shorted out but this is not a part specific to the car as made by Valeo (got a replacement off a VW Golf)

What's most practical about your car?

very economical over long distances, can open the sunroof and windows from outside the car (good on really hot days when the car is roasting)

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

good section in the dash where you can cool drinks (providing the aircon is on)