Stilo 1st post and a few questions on what to look for

[Chivesybaby]

Hello!
My name is Dan im 22 and passed my driving test 2 days ago and I am hoping to soon be the proud owner of a 2002 fiat still 1.6 activ

I am going to look at her tomorrow so I am just wondering if there's anything in particular I should be looking out for?

I have worked in vehicle mechanics and accident repair so know a bit but never worked on a still so any tips etc would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi Dan, welcome , and congrats..!!,

do you mean a Stilo Active,
they are nice roomy cars ( FIATS "golf" ),
good mechanics.. - VARIABLE.. electrics..,

have a GOOD look in the stilo section, both posts AND the headers..common faults.. etc,

nice cars ( for cheap..)but if you get a bad one it can be a LOT of work to get it straight..,
Charlie - Oxford

 

[Chivesybaby]

Hi thanks Charlie

and yes I do mean a stilo active lol damn auto correct!!!

its done around 83k which for a 2002 i think is pretty good and yea have heard a few stories regarding the electrics lol

what do you think is a reasonable price? hes asking jus under a £1000
of course I plan on haggling that down

will have a long read through the threads tonight

thanks

 

[Yellow Peril]

This guide might help you:

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo-faqs/273562-buyers-guide-fiat-stilo.html

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Personally I'd avoid the 1.6 with a barge pole, a lot seem to be starting to have engine ECU failures. Personally I'd go for a 1.2 or 1.4.

If you do still want the 1.6 though take it on a good long test run (30-50 miles) to check its not cutting out, which is a sign of ECU issues.

 

[lou28]

ive got same car just 51 plate. my only advice is check it out throughly,
a long test drive (which I didnt do)
I used mine for 2 weeks just doing school run & bk was ok,
but took it up motorway & drove about 40 miles in it & now its got ecu problems !
hope it helps.

 

[Podge]

The only problem i've had in my 1.6 was losing the stilo ECU lottery ! Otherwise just check for the normal stuff!

 

[maggers]

My 1.6 seems fine but is the smallest engine I'd have in a Stilo. Going by average e-bay prices £500 would be more like it, they really are worth bugger all which is a shame.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

My 1.6 seems fine but is the smallest engine I'd have in a Stilo.

Why? Higher insurance, higher tax cost, uses more fuel, ECU issues, and only 7ish BHP more than the 1.4

Each to their own, but the 1.4 is a far better all rounder IMHO.

 

[maggers]

Yeah, But my '04 estate only cost £250 so I don't really care.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Yeah, But my '04 estate only cost £250 so I don't really care.

Ah you didn't mention it's an estate, 1.6 was the smallest engine they done in them anyways I believe.