Hey all, I just bought my first FIAT ever.. i am excited it's a 1998 Barchetta.. ónly 52,000Kms. price was US$1300 (I'm told its a v.fair price)
She is silver with burgundy roof (new), a black cloth interior, it has light gray stitching on the seat.. and the silver body colour extends to the trims on the interior as all Barchetta's have. There are a few issues with her...
1. miss firing and low rmps when idling
2. seems to be some oil leak around the head could be the gasket needs replacing.
3. center console is black and not the same colour of the body, is this normal?
4. it has the original steel wheels which i think need to be upgraded, does any one have tips on the best wheels style for the barchetta?
5. the side indicators are missing, are the original indicators clear or orange, round or rectangular?
6. can anyone give me any advice what to look out for, what are typically the issues with the barchetta?
I have a good mechanic who is going to go over the car with me.. he is from India and has lots of experience with fiats so currently I bough it Aug 31st and delivered the car Sept 2nd to his workshop to begin the overview.
I am looking forward to get her back pristine and ready for weekend fun drives and just in time for the deserts winter weather... I live in Dubai so winters are basically our summers... 20-25C to enjoy outdoor weather and obviously sweet convertibles...
Thx for reading please feel free to comment i will be an active member..
Pics soon to follow..
Cheers
She is silver with burgundy roof (new), a black cloth interior, it has light gray stitching on the seat.. and the silver body colour extends to the trims on the interior as all Barchetta's have. There are a few issues with her...
1. miss firing and low rmps when idling
2. seems to be some oil leak around the head could be the gasket needs replacing.
3. center console is black and not the same colour of the body, is this normal?
4. it has the original steel wheels which i think need to be upgraded, does any one have tips on the best wheels style for the barchetta?
5. the side indicators are missing, are the original indicators clear or orange, round or rectangular?
6. can anyone give me any advice what to look out for, what are typically the issues with the barchetta?
I have a good mechanic who is going to go over the car with me.. he is from India and has lots of experience with fiats so currently I bough it Aug 31st and delivered the car Sept 2nd to his workshop to begin the overview.
I am looking forward to get her back pristine and ready for weekend fun drives and just in time for the deserts winter weather... I live in Dubai so winters are basically our summers... 20-25C to enjoy outdoor weather and obviously sweet convertibles...
Thx for reading please feel free to comment i will be an active member..
Pics soon to follow..
Cheers