marc_in_lux
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Hello --
The Alfa 147 parked in front of the house is getting a bit small - we need more space. Obviously, coming from the same dealer, and my wife being semi-italian, the Stilo Multiwagon looks like a sensible choice (the other sensible choice right now being a Peugeot 307SW, several slightly less sensible choices are best left undiscussed).
The main question is, what makes a nice wagon?
As for the engine, we'll go Diesel. Understood the 115 hp 1.9 is the biggest available. Alfas already have the sedicivalvole with a healthy 140hp - will the Stilo get that one within the next months? Is there an automatic gearbox option with any of the Diesels?
As to the interior, we'll go with the leather and generally want it to be a nice car - sunroof, Xenons etc. How exactly does the sunroof work? Pictures only show it closed or open, is there a video available on the net that shows how it moves?
There's a feature available called 'easy go' - what is that? I could not find any details on it at the Fiat website?
There seems to be a base CD radio (need no changer) and an uprated one with a separate boom box. Is that worth the upcharge? I paid money for that kind of setup in the Alfa, and frankly, the base stereo sounded better there. What does the MP3 option do?
There's an option to get moving rear seats. What exactly does that? Does it make the seats come out like a van (or the 307SW) or does it just moves the seat back/forward like a Twingo?
Anything else I absolutely need to have and pay an upcharge or I should definitely avoid? I was astonished the Stilo offers quite a lot of items to tick off on the order, wonder what makes real sense and what's gimmicky...?
The Alfa 147 parked in front of the house is getting a bit small - we need more space. Obviously, coming from the same dealer, and my wife being semi-italian, the Stilo Multiwagon looks like a sensible choice (the other sensible choice right now being a Peugeot 307SW, several slightly less sensible choices are best left undiscussed).
The main question is, what makes a nice wagon?
As for the engine, we'll go Diesel. Understood the 115 hp 1.9 is the biggest available. Alfas already have the sedicivalvole with a healthy 140hp - will the Stilo get that one within the next months? Is there an automatic gearbox option with any of the Diesels?
As to the interior, we'll go with the leather and generally want it to be a nice car - sunroof, Xenons etc. How exactly does the sunroof work? Pictures only show it closed or open, is there a video available on the net that shows how it moves?
There's a feature available called 'easy go' - what is that? I could not find any details on it at the Fiat website?
There seems to be a base CD radio (need no changer) and an uprated one with a separate boom box. Is that worth the upcharge? I paid money for that kind of setup in the Alfa, and frankly, the base stereo sounded better there. What does the MP3 option do?
There's an option to get moving rear seats. What exactly does that? Does it make the seats come out like a van (or the 307SW) or does it just moves the seat back/forward like a Twingo?
Anything else I absolutely need to have and pay an upcharge or I should definitely avoid? I was astonished the Stilo offers quite a lot of items to tick off on the order, wonder what makes real sense and what's gimmicky...?