Well first of i would like to say, i have been an avid browser of the fiat forum, and find your website to be quite helpful.
The reason for this thread is that i have come to a fork in my likfe, at present i own a fiat bravo 1.2 16v, V reg, with the following problems, two minor dents both claimed on insurance, 1 total payout and fixed, then damaged again on the same side, and only half payout to fix, didnt bother, and kept the money, the other dent was caused by myself, i have a none working speedo, and up until recently a buckled front passenger alloy wheel, i moved the buckled wheel to the back, but when steering the car made a like wheel whirring sound, anyway i have since stopped driving it.
AND have been since looking for a replacement namely a Stilo,
I found one, a Fiat Stilo 1.6 Dynamic 52 plate, for £3999. ONE PREVIOUS OWNER and 2600 miles on the clock, fully serviced/mot'd/6mnths tax. Due to the price I have decided i may finance it, at 10%, which over three years is about £1500, paying £152.89 pm. Now i have been accepted on the finance deal and should be going to the garage tommorow..Pylon Cars, Tipton....to read through the finance agreement, test drive and make a decision.

What do you all think is it a good offer or should i just wait, the reason i have not yet got rid of my bravo is becasue this woman crashed into me while i was doin a three point turn (she smashed my headlights, minor paint work damage and pushed my bonnet over to the right frm the left, so its sligthly raised), plus i would have givin my car as deposit, but due to the present condition i decided not to.

Sorry for my drivvle, im frm the west midlands, wolves actually.

i would gretaly appreciate your views and advice.

10% is a bit steep mate, you can get that lower, 3 years ago i got 6% off a fiat dealer, and as there are no fees with it, it actually worked out cheaper than their interest free option!

As for prices, not really checked them for a while, but again does seem a little steep as someone on here picked up a 5dr for about £1950 at auction (similar year and you dont say if the one you have seen is a 5dr or are 3dr).

On reflection if i was to sell my 03 plate i would possibly ask a similar price.

I agree. Far better to borrow the money (if you need to) and then get a Stilo off eBay. Obviously you need to be very careful and do all your checks before parting with your cash. Probably a good idea to protect yourself with some form of warranty too as you don't want any nasty surprises if funds are tight.

yeah i kno its a bit steep, i enquired what apr my bak could offer but as it stands, one barclays could only offer 16.0% approx, and natwest would not due to my current overdraft.

So really considering the finace offer.

Also with some models I kno their can be problems, then again you are more likely to hear from disgruntled stilo owners, than the ones that are quite happy, however i wanted to know if their are any common problems, with the stilo, getin 3 months warranty on mine, but may purchase the full 12 months for £125.

fanx, for the previous comments advice btw

had some intresting quotes from northe rock, at a apr of only 5.7%

Prices may drop a bit when the new Bravo comes out...

hey tkmking, i noticed you ahce a 1.8 dynamic, was wondering if u knew wether the 1.6 has the automatic windscreen wipers and headlights, and wats the fuel comsuption like for your 1.8, how much u fill in a week an how much u drive etc

tkmking said:

Prices may drop a bit when the new Bravo comes out...

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ohhhhh, im on the step up game really, from a bravo-stilo-new bravo, really want to experience the stilo b4 i dream of the new bravo

yeah, but the stilos price may drop when it comes out so you can save yourself a bob or two

My petrol consumption compared to the 1.6 is horrendous! I get between 250-350 miles on a tank depending where i'm driving - works out about 25mpg in town - can get 35/40 on motorways. But, compared to my mates 1.6 XBox - it's just so much more responsive.

sounds good, ive read details on the new bravo, but when does it launch, was planning to get my stilo end of this month really

Think it launches in the uk in the summer,A bit behind the rest of europe,think they get it the first few months of 2007