Off Topic Demand for multipla’s

[simon_16vpunto]

Is there any?
One of the Fiat master techs in work has a very nice one.
It’s metallic black, he factory ordered it with cd changer, privacy glass and has owned it from new.
It’s an 09 plate 1.9 multijet eleganza and has never failed an mot/ had an advisory in its life, approx 72,000 miles.

It needs a rear radius arm, and because he bought a 500x off me to replace it, it’s sitting in his drive unused at the moment.

Just wondering whether it’s worth doing the radius arm and selling- had a look on autotrader and similar cars with 120,000 miles plus are still getting around £3000, but he doesn’t seem to think it’s worth while.

Anyone be interested?

 

[jackwhoo]

At what price and where is it located?

 

[simon_16vpunto]

It’s in Dundee.

No idea really what it’s worth, but unique in the fact that it’s had a fiat tech own it and look after it from new and low mileage with a few options.

I’ve just asked him to send me a few pics

 

[simon_16vpunto]

Some pics- it’s very clean

 

[Tubthumper73]

Hi.Certainly looks like a good one but surely as a Fiat master tech he would be able to easily change a radius arm for the cost of the part, which I'm guessing could be sourced at cost and appreciate the affect the repair would have on its value?

 

[jackwhoo]

It looks good.
Why does it need radius arm?

 

[jackwhoo]

If he just wants to get rid of it ask him what he would let it go for and post it on here.
There may be a member nearby who would take it and it would go to good home.
I understand if he works on cars all day and doesn't realise the thought of fixing his own car after work.

 

[simon_16vpunto]

That’s exactly it. He works on them all day and last thing he wants to do is spend more time on it.
I was speaking to him today and my work are gonna give him £1100 as it is and send it to auction.

Also needs a front flexors it’s blowing a tiny bit

 

[jackwhoo]

Ok people anyone who wants to give the owner £1100 or more for it speak up. That would be a very nice multi for a bargain price.
It's too far away from me. Oh I know someone in Scotland, will let them know.

 

[JTD_Liam]

£1100's a bargain, surely? I'd bite his arm off. Rear Radius Arms were no biggie on my Mk1 Punto a few years ago and the flexi exhaust section (I assume that's what you mean) can't be a horrendous job either.

It looks very, very tidy and a late, low mileage Multi must be in pretty strong demand from enthusiasts.

 

[puntofan01]

Are Multiplas seen as classics already then?

 

[martyc5674]

I’d love that .... can he get it to Ireland?!

 

[widemouthfrog]

Dublin - Dundee flights are less than £50 with Ryanair . Nice drive back too.

 

[martyc5674]

I’d be tempted... there’s none like that over here.

 

[widemouthfrog]

Has it still got a valid MOT?

 

[StevenRB45]

Are Multiplas seen as classics already then?

At 9 years old not a chance but if it's kept in a similar condition by an enthusiastic owner then it might get there one day, though the original "wait until you see it from the front" cars would probably be more in demand as the full multipla experience.

 

[simon_16vpunto]

Yes it passed with no advisories

 

[puntofan01]

At 9 years old not a chance but if it's kept in a similar condition by an enthusiastic owner then it might get there one day, though the original "wait until you see it from the front" cars would probably be more in demand as the full multipla experience.

I see! Fingers crossed a reasonable amount of Multiplas get saved.

 

[PuntoHowTo]

At 9 years old not a chance but if it's kept in a similar condition by an enthusiastic owner then it might get there one day, though the original "wait until you see it from the front" cars would probably be more in demand as the full multipla experience.

I think the older ‘ugly’ multiplas are more likely to become “classics” in that sense but an 2009 is still going to be a good car for several years to come.

The multipla has to be one of fiat’s most underrated cars.

 

[HughJarsse]

Bought a '55 plate 1.9 JTD Eleganza, with just 81,420 miles on the clock, one previous owner, full Fiat dealer service history, brand new MOT with just 2 advises (one tyre near legal limit, and front number plate damaged but still readable) paid just £995 for it. Not a mark on it really, that didn't clean off with a bit of 't cut'.
Done just over 3,000 miles in the last 5 months, never missed a beat. Getting 40 ish round town, and 50 ish on long runs.
Very pleased with the car, (bought from a dealer who took it in p/x and wanted to get shot of it!!)
Space with rear seats right out in enormous, almost as much room as mates work van, but better equipped!!