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Old 01-02-2008   #1
 
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Does this car exist? 1.3MJ 90?

I am interested in the Grande Punto 1.3 mj 90 Dynamic 5 door so I am searching for various deals on the web. On more sites than not, this model is not listed. 1.2 and 1.4 petrol no problem 1.3 75 no problem, 1.9 mj plenty but the 1.3 90 seems to be as rare as hens teeth. The company who I was hoping to get one from on a PCP (broker4cars) have stopped quoting for it and it does not even appear on the Fiat website. I am obviously not going to pay top wack for one so I have been looking a various suppliers prices on the web. Can't even find one there. Is this model out of favour or scarce for some reason? I am going to ring broker4cars to find out why they have stopped quoting for this but I would be thankful for any other advice.
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hi! fiat have dropped the 1.3 mjet 90hp model
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So they have dropped the best car in the range. Is this true? Why?
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Judging by the grande punto section the comedy turbo lag...
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Yes, I had read that this was a problem and it's something I don't want. Oh well, major rethink then.
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why not get the 75hp version and have it remapped that should put it to about 100hp
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why not get the 75hp version and have it remapped that should put it to about 100hp
Sounds worth considering, a 100bhp diesel would be good in this car. Does this sort out the turbo lag problem? What's the typical cost of a remap? How much is fuel consumption affected, would it still be better than a 1.9 diesel?
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Re: Does this car exist? 1.3MJ 90?

the 75 doesn't suffer lag anyway so the remap would be just giving extra power. After remap it should still be considerable better than the 1.9 on fuel .
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So they have dropped the best car in the range. Is this true? Why?
Hi I have this model if you search on autotrader some dealers have pre reg 07 models with del mileage for sale I am sure you will get a good deal .good luck
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Re: Does this car exist? 1.3MJ 90?

Well they do exist because i drive one but an 06 one in crossover black, they weren't listed for very long which does make five door MJ90 6 speed is a rare car indeed.

But....... they are still available in some other parts of Europe

and you soon adapt to drive around the turbo lag because once on boost it is all worthwhile
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Re: Does this car exist? 1.3MJ 90?

1.3MJ 90BHP 6 speed still exists in some markets. They sell it here in Australia.

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Yup, i am pretty certain that my car exsists!

yes it does have stupid turbo lag but like someone has said, you can learn to drive around it. when i am approaching a roundabout, as long as i am revving about 2200rpm the throttle response is actually pretty good. i don't know what the 75bhp version is like but the 6th gear is also dead good for m'way.

Does the 75bhp have 6th gear???
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75bhp version only has 5 gears and fuel economy is terrible

oh and mine breaks lots
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Re: Does this car exist? 1.3MJ 90?

My Dad has an 06 1.3MJ 90 and it's a great engine.... if FIAT will still importing it to the UK I probably would have bought one. His GP was the whole reason I ended up buying one.
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Re: Does this car exist? 1.3MJ 90?

Does anyone know the going rate for a Standard 07 plate 1.3 Multijet 90 Dynamic (Trade)? Seen a couple but not too sure if the prices are reasonable.
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