(G) Potential Abarth Selespeed Buyer

Hi all,

I'm new to the Fiat Forum, but not car forums.
Before you shout at me, i've used the search engine to hunt for my answers, but still all very shaded and varied.
I'm looking to buy a Stilo Selespeed. I want the Selespeed for the spec you get and the best of both worlds(manual and auto). I see there's very very varied opinions regarding the Selespeed.
What I want you guys to tell me, is, sorry same old questions, what to specifically look for when viewing?? Whats the timing belt intervals? Is reliablilty as shocking as I hear?
I won't be doing many miles in it. Weekend use really. Price I'm looking at paying, the cars have done between 50 to 70K.
Basically, can you guys tell me what the pitfalls are with these cars??
Many many thanks in advance
Alex

Bump. Someone on here must know their Stilo Abarths and is kind enough to help. Please!!

Alex, welcome to the Forum but please never bump under 24 hours (at least)

None specific questions often go unanswered due to having been answered many times before (how well have you used Search? - best to use Advanced )

I've tried, but nothing's very clear . Just need a list of things to look for from someone with experience.
Sorry for bumping. Different rules for different forums I see. .

First thing i would do is test it from cold, many threads about kangarooing on the forum. Make sure the car is cold though, when a little bit warm symptoms go.
Cam belts are 60k and are quite expensive.
Front coil springs go, check and see if they are original, if they are they may be on their way out.
There are lots of little faults on the cars, but very good value for money i think

i get kangaroo when on cold.. i just thought it was coz i was a crap driver using the selespeed so just take foot off the gas then reapply slowly...

what causes the kangaroo hoping??

i 2nd that...

i would check front sping coils, also on the a/c turn the heat up max and down cold make sure the motor doesnt stick. also check headlights adjust up n down and the motor isnt gone (expensive as fiat make u buy whole headlamp) also go for motorway drive.. give it some gas... make sure you dont get any vibration when applying accelatration as this could be your CAT going or gone or driveshaft...

if you getting panaramic roof check it opens and closes a few times

other than that normal things oil / coolant all electrics every window mirror a/c also check for the airbag warning light as this is common and a major pain in the arse!!!!

anything else i missed guys as im buying my 2nd one this weekend so if i missed anything shout up!

Many thanks guys. Just what I was after. I'll keep you posted with what I purchase.

you don't need to buy a light cluster if adjusters go.. there was a thread here a while ago (maybe quite a while ago) - someone has located a VAG adjuster sold as separate part (it's bosh - much like most other electrical systems on stilo.. so it makes no dif if it comes from a VW dealer) for about 25 odd squid if i'm not mistaken