Fiat Stilo Hatchback (2002 - 2007) 2.4 20V Abarth 3d (2004/53) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I am boring! its a boring colour!

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

They think it is ok! Quite unremarkable.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No way, I wouldn't buy another Fiat. The initial problems with it made me very unconfident of every rattle and bang!

What are you likely to buy next?

I have already bought a toyota MR2

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,500

When did you buy the car?

December 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

I thought I did as a lot needed doing to the car I part exchanged, I didn't realise the second hand value of Fiats, specially the Stilo with the 2.4 engine would depreciate so badly.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed more space!

What was the dealer like?

Very good, not pushy. Bad if you have any problems mechanically.

What's it like to drive?

Its good, has a lovely sound to it when accelerating! Not great with cornering but capable.

What's it like to park?

not too bad, its hard to judge how far the bumper is compared to the bottom of the rear window.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Car had 5000 miles on it when I bought it, was a year and half old, and something to do with the anti roll bar went, which was expensive. I had only had it for two months so assumed it was driven badly as a demo.

What's most practical about your car?

It is quite comfortable to take it for long journeys.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Climate control.