Does it worth to by bravo?..is reliable?

[Theodore]

hi guys,

am thinking of buying a bravo 1.6 16v, 8/1997
50k(miles)ie book
ABS,
A/C,
AIRBARG,
CD CHANGER

price: 3500 quid

what you think/ is it a good offer and buy in general..never had a fiat before,,does the bravo generates problems in general?

thank you

 

[Alan]

Check out http://www.bravo-guide.co.uk/

that will give you some important points to look out for when buying a bravo.

I have a 1998 SX 35k, although looking at the options on yours i'm assuming it's a HLX. Had mine 20 months and not had any major issues with it, love it.

 

[Tom]

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Check if its had new injectors fitted and a new cambelt/tensioner. £3500 is a bit much for that age of car.

 

[Si]

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Thats expensive, you can have my HGT for £2500.!!!
Fiat Bravo 5cylinder 2.0litre 20valve. (150bhp)
3door hatch, 1997 'P', 75,000miles Just had £1000. 72k cambelt change service
Fiat Black, FSH, Electric Windows/Mirrors/Sunroof, Heated Sports Seats, Remote Central Locking & Thatcham Cat1 Alarm, Alloy wheels, Fiat Abarth handling kit, uprated Red-Dot brake discs and pads. Polished rocker cover and caps (oil, coolant, brake fluid).
No expense spared, serviced every 6months.
4months TAX,
4months MOT
HPI clear
£2500.ono
See www.fiatboo.co.uk and 'si' under members for pictures

 

[Anonymous]

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I'd agree with Tom there, that is a bit pricey for one as the bottom has dropped out the market. Get on ebay and have a look on there, I have bought two cars off there recently both well below recommended price saving myself what could easily have been nearly £3,500 in the process.

As for choice, I would still maintain the 1.8HLX is the best for comfort and a bit of poke (in standard trim) and the 1.9JTD the best of the lot engine wise for power and economy.
Nige

 

[Tom]

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Nowt wrong with the 1.6 nige!

£2000 is about as much as you could expect one that old. It would have to be perfect though.

 

[Theodore]

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2000 quid is not bad, but the prob is that i dont live in UK,,and yes in greece the damn second hand cars are still in high prices,,actually everything is in high prices over here!!!

apart from the price matter, can you help me on the reliability matter...are bravo;s mechanicaly good?, strong engines?...bla bla...thats what am more interested in.

p.s: if any of you come here for the olympics (am not gonna stay!)..guys bring money cos things get more and more expensive day by day

 

[Tom]

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Apart from the injectors on my 1.6 (its a known problem but fiat won't really admit it) its been totally reliable. The usual things like rattles and leaks but you have to expect that from a 6 year old car.

 

[Anonymous]

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Mia xara amaksi einai kai ftina to pairneis.exw ena 1.6 toy 96 kai kanena provlima ws twra.ama thes steile to e-mail soy na ta poume kalytera.

 

[Theodore]

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steile mail edo na ta poume kalitera

thanx