General About to buy MW 1.6

[gaz.d]

I goin to go test drive one of these on weds. Went to see it today and goin back weds

It a 52 1.6 16v dynamic with full panoramic roof

Anything I need to look for? Springs obviously, it looks like it has had to modification done to it but i would change the springs for peace of mind

 

[tenwierdufos]

Usual car stuff really. so, damage, rust, oil leak, knocking noise when going round corners or over bumps.

Also that the engine idles smoothly, is quite common for stilo engines to get a lumpy idle.

 

[411 guy]

any ideas on what goes that makes the tickover "lumpy"

 

[dave]

was a jtd in another thread for that price

 

[tenwierdufos]

any ideas on what goes that makes the tickover "lumpy"

has been coverd alot, have a search on the forum

but to be breif, coils, earth points, spark plugs and inlet control valve

 

[tenwierdufos]

was a jtd in another thread for that price

for what price? i dont see a price anywhere lol :yum:

 

[dave]

for what price? i dont see a price anywhere lol :yum:

about 1600

 

[sixpotman]

If aircons working? If the Cambelt and idlers been changed?
If sun roof works? If headlight adjusters work?

John

 

[Muppet1]

guess you mean this one then,

2003 FIAT STILO 1.9 JTD Dynamic 5dr Diesel Multi Wagon

Price:
£1,650






Features:

• 109,000 miles
• Manual
• Grey
• Diesel
• Estate
• 1910 cc

Full Description:

Glossary of Terms

03 plate,5 Door Estate, Silver, Turbo diesel, Manual, 3x3 point rear seat belts, ABS, Alloy wheels, Body coloured bumpers, Climate control, Cloth seat trim. Taxed and MOT.1 owner. £1,650.

 

[dave]

guess you mean this one then,

2003 FIAT STILO 1.9 JTD Dynamic 5dr Diesel Multi Wagon

Price:
£1,650






Features:

• 109,000 miles
• Manual
• Grey
• Diesel
• Estate
• 1910 cc

Full Description:

Glossary of Terms

03 plate,5 Door Estate, Silver, Turbo diesel, Manual, 3x3 point rear seat belts, ABS, Alloy wheels, Body coloured bumpers, Climate control, Cloth seat trim. Taxed and MOT.1 owner. £1,650.

yeah seems better to me

 

[Steven]

Better than what Dave? Gaz hasn't given any info other than basic on the car he's looking at.

 

[tenwierdufos]

thats what i thought, or a price to be similar too

 

[dave]

better than a year older petrol one, diesel are more gaz proof. but he getting drawn to the other because it has a dogging roof

 

[tenwierdufos]

as a 1.6 owner i disagree after having a modern derv which broke badly

it was a renault though :yum:

 

[Steven]

I disagree as well. I've seen family members having dramas with modern diesels.

 

[dave]

I disagree as well. I've seen family members having dramas with modern diesels.

fiats?

the car his got is a diesel, and he aint broke that engine, he just broke every thing around it

 

[davidthelodge]

Rear axle bushes are suspect on these. Drive it over a bumpy road and listen for load bangs from rear suspension, original rear axle bushes usually need changing at around 45,000 miles. As many know its an axle out job and should cost about £270 at an indepandant (only £37 parts) or £500 at a Fiat dealer if they will even do it.

 

[gaz.d]

that jtd silver and done over 100k - i no like silver and anything over 100k i try to pass on

the 1.6 is dark blue, 66k and got dogging roof

thanks for your help guys - will see how its like tomorrow

 

[dave]

100k on a diesel is same as 66k on a petrol though

 

[Big Black Stilo]

check that rear axle gaz

even if you dont have knocking, look for signs of fluid leak round the bearings (just infront of the rear wheel) like this

Bigger pics can be found on this thread

another way to check is to reverse the wheel against the kerb, and before it lifts, if it moves forward, they gone.