Fiat Stilo Hatchback (2002 - 2007) 1.9 JTD Dynamic 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That i know my car and how to find a good bargin.

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

My dad thought as a 19 yo people would think its a bit grannyfied. however nearly everyone that has seen it and been in it love it and sometimes get a bit jealous which gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside :).

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would think about it but i think i would struggle to find the same spec again which i would really want. also it is starting to get a tad old which means that i would be in a lower price range when im looking for a new car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Although im only young i like the look of some of the volvos .also i love the look of the mazda 6.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,700

When did you buy the car?

August 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think it was a good buy for the spec it came with.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Looks good and really cheap insurance for a 19 yo boy.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

The ride over the bumps is quite good, can be unsettled over bigger bumps and creators in the road. also it corners ok but can lean over a tad too much and can make you feel like your in a boat. a good bit is the engine, it is quiet on the motorway and at 70mph it revs about 2700rpm which is half decent.

What's it like to park?

It is dead easy to park with a really good turning circle and light steering. although the city steering i hate as it is so soft that it doesn't centre as you drive off which means you have to more work. another problem is the bonnet is very long and i found my self millimetres away from a wall which was a surprise to say the least.

Have you had any problems with the car?

A few things have gone wrong with it since i bought it such as the sunroof was leaking because of the drainage got blocked which meant it ran into the car over the fuse box (which was fine). also i managed to break the door linkage (as if the child lock is on) when the weather was below zero. one other problem was when it was cold and the number plate hazard light turned on even though they were fine.

What's most practical about your car?

That all the seats recline, move forwards and back and give you loads of movement if needed. also the engine is quick when you need it and also can be economical when you try (45mpg ish).

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

It has rare fiat 17" alloy wheels, a nice spoiler, massive panoramic sunroof and a really good sound system.