(G) Getting excited...

I've been told my Bravo will be with the dealer by the end of the month (so I guess that means tomorrow!) I have the reg number already, got my new alloys waiting to go on and today I've ordered the bits for the armrest...

Still not got a collection date though - sounds like he's got a shed load of cars coming for the 08 plate so will be flat out with PDI's etc...

Check yours thoroughly before you sign it off and drive away is my advice

Then enjoy!

congrats!

I'm collecting mine tomorrow (1st March) and am also excited. It was only a 2 week wait (I could have collected sooner but wanted an 08 plate). Still, 2 weeks is long enough choosing which songs to put on my 4Gb USB stick!

make sure u all post pics.

and good luck with your new cars

Yep collect my beast tomorrow at 09:30, yeah baby

I collect me new one on Saturday 8th March! Can't wait, although I'm going to be upset to see the Stilo go!

It's at the dealers...

Collection confirmed for Saturday 8th...

I'll be waiting for the real sport version hopefully coming out in 2010. The Fiat Bravo Abarth, should have approx 200BHP as standard. I think 150BHP is not enough for such a car, however im jealous of you all for now regardless of engine.

meh 150bhp plus my map 35bhp,

will do me till the abarth arrives

150 is plenty for me. Remember it's meant to be a hot family car. Big enough for moving the kids about, fast enough to be fun when they're in bed

Yes have to agree with you there Hellcat, 150BHP is more than enough for the Bravo in its form as a family car.
It is more than powerful enough for me anyway.

I agree, it is plenty, but I can't help wondering about a chip for general smoothness and economy. My TDCi mondeo feels much smoother though the rev range and delivers a consistent 4-5 mpg more with its chip installed...

Unchipped the fiat is faster than the chipped Mondeo, so I'm not looking for more performance, but still

The only trouble is the only two chips I've found for the 150 multijet deliver BIG power gains - one takes it to 195 bhp and the other to 206!!!! You've gotta wonder about the effect on engine life if you use that power regularly.

I just collected mine. Nice to be one of the first with a 08 plate. I must admit I'm a bit disappointed.

I'm not keen on the shade of red, I realise it always looks different in brochures and on computer monitors, but wish I went for the darker red. It looks weird without a tailpipe and the black plastic showing at the back reminds me of a Ford Ka. It ought to match the body colour. It badly needs a rear spoiler, skirts, plus sports seats to hold my ass in place! The chrome door handles and trim makes it look like something my dad would like(!) and I just noticed a scratch in the paintwork.

In retrospect I should have gone for the Sport instead of the Dynamic and paid extra for dual zone climate control, e/rear windows and central arm rest which was what I liked about the Dynamic. Ha-ha! Can't win them all!

It drives nicely which is the main thing. 120bhp is plenty, any more than that and you'll pay for the mpg and CO2 (which is partly why I sold my previous car).

Now I have to save up for a spoiler and skirt. Anyone want to swap their red door handles for my chrome ones?

That's a shame... I'm sure you'll grow to love it though. I was very nearly in your situation, but it was the interior that swung it for me - I just couldn't bear the thought of having a 'Technotweed' interior (WHO thought of that name!)

The spec on the dynamic is tempting though... I had to add £1895 worth of options to mine to get the car I wanted...