Fiat Stilo Hatchback (2002 - 2007) 1.6 16V Dynamic 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
This car is ugly as a 5 door version. 3 door version looks much sleeker.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
FIAT I'm told stands for Fix It Again Tomorrow
Would you buy this car again and why?
No due to all problems we have had. Had 2 weeks plus of non useage due to various problems and most serious being head gasket.
What are you likely to buy next?
Just traded this in and bought a Jaguar X type. I hope this is more reliable. Been doing lots of surfing on internet trying to find out different views.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not sure about good deal. Was told had low mileage. When car arrived from Wales had 2k more mileage on clock and they had dented the car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Family sized car that had done low mileage for reasonable price. Also had some family friendly features.
What was the dealer like?
Agreed to repair and offered free 3 year service as courtesy and £25 of petrol and nice car mats.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Corners like its on rails. Handling ok. Not much to say really. Basic drive.
What's it like to park?
Fine
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Loads gone wrong. Needed new radiator within 1 week, dent repairing, also they damaged the mud flap when banging it. Recently head gasket gone at 27,000 miles.
What's most practical about your car?
Family size, boot size ok as you can move seats with split level.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Not a lot really. Colour of interior I would say as series II model.
