Fiat Bravo (2007 - 2014) 1.4 Active 5d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

He's a chunky car, full of kids stuff, sun visors, little dude on board signs - clearly states that I'm a mummy that wants to keep her boy safe on the road.

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

Males say "oh no! Fiat - fix it again tomorrow!" and the girls say "defo you Dee!".

Would you buy this car again and why?

Only if he had a bigger engine and came with alloys, as I feel I was cheated since I have steel wheels!

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably something smaller, hard top cabriolet or convertible.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

No. I was told by the manager that he had spread the first and last big payments across the months of the finance so it's not a lot of money to find at one time. That didn't happen! I was then charged to move the direct debit date to payday which the manager was meant to originally set it up on, and also charged for paying the first monthly instalment by credit card!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I was pregnant, needed a bigger car.

What was the dealer like?

VERY PERSUASIVE! They clearly wanted to get the Fiat off their Ford forecourt and boy did they do that!

What's it like to drive?

Heavy car and can take a bit before it gets going if there's not much petrol in it. Especially as mine is only 1.4 engine.

What's it like to park?

Perfect!

Have you had any problems with the car?

When I first got him the computer went. After having a go at Fiat and the dealer, they eventually did the replacement under 'good will'.

What's most practical about your car?

Steering.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Well he likes to tell me he's hungry for petrol a lot!