General Considering buying a Doblo

[tom142]

Brummy Exile

is that the nuneaton fiat dealership ur getting the car from?

 

[Brummy Exile]

Not quite - it is the Abarth dealership next door.

 

[tom142]

are they owned by the same folks?

 

[Brummy Exile]

Yes - they are both part of the 'Research Garage' group. I found dealing with them to be really quite civilised given that I have a healthy distrust of the motor trade.

We have now done about 2000 miles in the Doblo. I must post some observations on the car compared to the previous Kangoo we owned.

 

[tom142]

i used to work at a main dealer in cov when i was younger...i cringe at some of the things that used to go on!

I would never go to a main dealer for servicing etc

 

[windjammer]

We took the plunge - see attached. It's an 08 1.4 8v Dynamic with the optional rear parking sensors. 24k on the clock with one owner from new. Paid less that £5k.

Missus was impressed with the light steering and the general condition of the car. Turn of speed is less impressive but it's for transporting the dog, mostly local trips with a couple of holiday jaunts each year. It's even more cavernous that the Kangoo 4x4 that we traded in, but I shall have to work out how best to use the space.

Upgrades are likely to be the tailored rear window shades, and a tailgate guard; all to benefit the pooch!

We collect tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed.

B.E

thats the best colour to get,i have a 1.9 multijet 120bhp and its quick
i would tint the windows and fit alloy roof rails