General Help me choose a Bravo

[LeonTheFiat]

Ok newbie here, Im looking to buy a fiat bravo very soon. Ive looking at second hand t-jets 120/150. ive heard a fair bit about the m32 gearbox is rubbish. Is the m32 gearbox only on the 6 speed models? Ive never had a diesel and dont really like the sound they make (tractorish).
Just a little advise into which model's dont have the m32 gearbox

Thanks

 

[Tad-bravo]

The 2007 and 2008 Mjet 120 1.9l 8v.

If you can find one with a lot of options (sun roof, automatic AC, xenon, 17" wheels) then you've got pretty much the most luxurious, economical and reliable bravo.

 

[LeonTheFiat]

Thanks, so do you know if its just the 6 speeds that have the m32 gearbox

 

[Tad-bravo]

No, it has a much better 5 speed gearbox.

 

[Gemok]

Its just the petrol 6 speed that have the m32

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Its just the petrol 6 speed that have the m32

But not all 6 speeds though, only those with reverse selection in the top left possition next to first gear

 

[RobBravo]

Its just the petrol 6 speed that have the m32

Well I'm sure the 16v 1.9 Diesel also has the M32.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Well I'm sure the 16v 1.9 Diesel also has the M32.

Correct. Easiest thing for OP to do is check where reverse is located.

I believe the petrol 90 will probably be the same as the Stilo and not the M32, but not sure about the 120 or 150 Petrols.

 

[Gemok]

When did it change? as fiat in 2007 said its not
http://www.fiatpress.co.uk/press/detail/103

Bottom of the page.

8 valve 120 bhp and 16 valve 150 bhp versions of the 1.9 litre MultiJet powered Bravo feature 5- and 6-speed variants of the C530 manual transmission. These gearboxes combine torque transmission thresholds - 26 kgm and 31 kgm respectively - appropriate to high performance diesel engines with ease of use, gearchange accuracy and exceptional quietness.

 

[Gemok]

And a quick search of the forum I found this posted by s130

Below is the 2007 Nuova Bravo eLearn official gearbox usage by model.

1.4 16v = C514.6 (6 speed*
1.4 16v T-Jet 150BHP = M32 (6 speed*
1.9 Multijet 8v 120BHP = C530.5 (5 speed*
1.9 Multijet 8v 90BHP = C530.5 (5 speed*
1.9 Multijet 8v 115BHP = C530.5 (5 speed*
1.9 Multijet 16v = C530.6 (6 speed*

Note! The current 2012/2013, 1.4, 1.4 Multiair and 1.6 MJet all have 6 speed boxes so could be using either an M32 or C530.6 or another gearbox.

 

[zooooom]

mine is 6 year old and had no problem with the m32 love my 150

 

[RobW]

T-Jet Sport 150

I bought one, and loved it so bought a second one

don't worry about the horror stories about M32 gearbox

 

[Tad-bravo]

Ignore what that other guy said. only the 8v 1.9l multijet has the better gearbox.

 

[RobW]

here you go

buy this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-BRAV...W-MILES-/191122606154?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

 

[RobBravo]

T-Jet Sport 150

I bought one, and loved it so bought a second one

don't worry about the horror stories about M32 gearbox

I think it would be foolish to "not worry" about a potential gearbox out, empty wallet, gearbox back in job.

Especially in light of this; https://www.fiatforum.com/bravo/345957-oh-f-k-gearbox-2.html

You personally might have had no issues whatsoever, but there are plenty of broken ones out there. So much so there are dedicated rebuilding services. http://www.autolusso.co.uk/workshop/m32-gearbox.html

There's no smoke without fire, as they say.

 

[RobW]

I think it would be foolish to "not worry" about a potential gearbox out, empty wallet, gearbox back in job.

Especially in light of this; https://www.fiatforum.com/bravo/345957-oh-f-k-gearbox-2.html

You personally might have had no issues whatsoever, but there are plenty of broken ones out there. So much so there are dedicated rebuilding services. http://www.autolusso.co.uk/workshop/m32-gearbox.html

There's no smoke without fire, as they say.

if i was worried i wouldn't have bought another

i would worry more about diesel fuel pump or unit injector failure, or dpf issues if i owned a diesel...

if you're an unlucky person buy a warranty

 

[RobW]

http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?182238-Vauxhall-M32-6-Speed-Rebuilds

they can fix with the gearbox in situ, says it is £399 or £250 if gearbox is supplied off car

so not the end of the world if it does need a gearbox repair

 

[zooooom]

all cars known for something, audis blow water pumps, rovers head gaskets, bmw suspension, if you was to worry about what could go wrong may as well go get a pedal bike lol.

i've driven the golfs, focus, astras and really do rate the tjet 150 over them