General 1.4 or t jet

[shaun]

Is there much difference in MPG between the 1.4 or the 2 t-jet engines.I am going to look at a 1.4 active.Does the t-jet have a dual mass clutch?

Thanks Shaun

 

[MikeG20]

MPG is not much difference, but 90HP atmo vs. 120HP t-jet, seems to me like 60HP hehe
Yes, t-jet has DMF, but lasts longer than on diesel engines

 

[shaun]

Thanks Mike the 1.4 i am going to see is in metallic red and it looks lovely.The car has only 44000 miles but i would prefer the t jet.Anything i should look out for,i see there can be gearbox problems on the t jet is it a different box on the 1.4.I have read about the clip on the the back of the clutch pedal

 

[MikeG20]

Mine t-jet have 170 000km on the clock, no gearbest issues.
If t-jet sad driving hard and careless, cracked turbo manifold can be problem.
Dual zone climate can be also problem due cracked flap plastics,

44000mi on clock, thats almost New car

 

[shaun]

Thanks Mike

 

[gadge]

You should consider the multiair one too, 140 HP with bags of torque

 

[shaun]

Did they sell the multiair in this country

 

[Eklipze3k]

The M32 gearbox gets a bad rap for being unreliable, but it's only unreliable with overtuned engines. It can only handle a certain amount of power/torque and anything over those limits will blast it to shreds. If it wasn't reliable on a stock engine, manufacturers wouldn't use it.
And yes, I'm fairly sure the MA version was sold in this country, they certainly used it in the Giulietta which is basically the same car.

 

[Matthen]

Yes, a few of the later bravos were in 140 BHP guise. I don't believe very many were sold though.

 

[shaun]

Ok thanks,went and see the car wanted £3199 for it seem a bit overpriced for a 57 plate i think

 

[p47]

that is well overpriced plenty out there , keep looking GL!

 

[shaun]

Just bought a 2009 1.4 petrol with 40,000 miles for £3000.I know it is over priced but it is in superb condition and in the colour i wanted.I am wondering if i can put a bluetooth audio dongle in the back of the head unit.

 

[aurick86]

Yes, you can.
You'd be better off getting an mini-iso to AUX cable to the glovebox (for when you need to power it off/on or pair something with it), you also need some power to it.

 

[shaun]

Thanks Aurick