Hi,

I'm interested in buying a bravo JTD but wanted to first find out if anyone could give me any pointers: the upsides and the downsides (if any) to the JTD.

What they're like to drive, reliability etc.

Any owners or former-owners, please give me your advice.

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Thanks

Good reliability and economy, not as refined as the generation of common rail diesels that followed, probably better engines than the car IMO. More than powerful enough.

The engine is good (and tune-able if you're into that) and they are a relatively comfortable car, fab for the right price As far as the rest goes, it's the usual story, check the history and car over. Some (like me) are lucky and have one well looked after - others are not.

Thanks for the advice hels.

Just out of interest, is your brava tuned? I hear you can get them remapped to 160bhp!

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benjipcane_no said:

Thanks for the advice hels.

Just out of interest, is your brava tuned? I hear you can get them remapped to 160bhp!

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I currently have a 1.9 jtd brava and a 2.4JTD marea the brava i think someone might correct me though but i beleive on a new clutch would only get to about 155bhp where if you could find the 2.4 engine that should be good for roughly 180Bhp :slayer:

benjipcane_no said:

Thanks for the advice hels.

Just out of interest, is your brava tuned? I hear you can get them remapped to 160bhp!

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Mine is just standard, remap isn't worth the clutch issues to me as I do a high mileage.

You don't have to use all 150bhp though. Clutch will last just as long as normal if you only use the first 100bhp. Once upto speed you can use the 150bhp without killing the clutch.

Ive never owned a bravo JTD but have owned a Punto JTD and a Bravo (well 2 actually).

Make sure the bravo you are looking at is actually the JTD and no the TD. TD came in 75hp and 100hp specs. The JTD came in 105hp only (i believe).

The JTD is the remappable one. the TD is a similar engine but with a different management system so isnt quite as easily mappable. Plus its older and a little less refined, although still a good engine!

The JTD is reliable and a nice powerful engine. Very good economy and reasonably quiet too. very nice smooth running.

I would highly recommend one

Bushboy said:

Make sure the bravo you are looking at is actually the JTD and no the TD. TD came in 75hp and 100hp specs. The JTD came in 105hp only (i believe).

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Early JTD were 105bhp
Later JTD were 100bhp as they had CF3 emission controls.

benjipcane_no said:

Thanks for the advice hels.

Just out of interest, is your brava tuned? I hear you can get them remapped to 160bhp!

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Mine is a 1.2 petrol (for now), I'm going off the experiences of folks on here - it seems to be one of the better engines in the range.

The Bravo JTD is a great car. Very good reliabiliy and economy, currently about 50mpg but can be more when driving economically and not for fun.

I would ask when the cam belt was last changed and don't worry if some part of the back window washer doesn't work, it's a common problem.

Good luck finding one and good choice of car

Thanks for all the advice.

How long have you had your 2 JTD's bunny? Have you had any major problems with them?

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I've had my Bravo for 18months.
I've had no major problems so far (touch wood). I've had to change the Cam belt but cost was roughly £250 with water pump done as well from my local Fiat specialist.
Rob has owned a marea 1.9 JTD and currently the 2.4 JTD. Both cars have had no problems.

Coughclutchcough

Although it's done moon miles so to be expected.

Does anyone have a remapped bravo/brava JTD or even punto JTD? If so, would you recommend others like me to do it?

Thanks

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benjipcane_no said:

Does anyone have a remapped bravo/brava JTD or even punto JTD? If so, would you recommend others like me to do it?

Thanks

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Definately if you've got the money and a spare cash reserve for a new clutch i'd say go for it. It does feel like a completely different car and you'll be smiling all the time. The car becomes much faster, more responsive and i'll probably get slatted for this, much quicker to 80mph than a HGT. Even though the JTD plows like a train to 80mph the HGT is in its own league at this stage with it being in high revs an all. But the JTD should see you nicely to 130mph.

Is your JTD remapped Joske? If so, what 0-60 do you get out of it? If I get the car, and can afford to get the remap, I think I'll definitely get one if it is quicker to 80mph than a HGT.

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Yes it is and my car does 0-60 in around 7-8secs. Heres the 0-60 of a 130BHP remap. Judge for yourself...

http://smg.photobucket.com/player.s...cket.com/albums/v19/TommyK/14062006048mp4.flv

http://smg.photobucket.com/player.s...cket.com/albums/v19/TommyK/14062006046mp4.flv

Really impressive speed, can't wait to be doing abit of that myself lol. Hopefully a JTD pops up soon. Whereabouts are you in the UK?

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Im from up North near Manchester mate.