Help with buying a bravo?

[Mark]

HI does this sound any good?

FIAT BRAVO 1.8 HLX 115 BHP 16v 3DR SPORTS HATCH
1999 V registered,Metallic Blue,Top spec incuding,Climate control Air-conditioning,Alloy wheels,Full service history only 69k,Twin airbags,Headlight washers,Cd player,Power steering,Electric windows and mirrors,Remote central locking with alarm,rear spoilerFront fog lights, Long M.O.T Stunning sports hatchback at a low price only £2195

It's trade!

 

[lozz]

thats quite expensive, if you can get them down to £1800 then thats about right

Lozz

 

[lozz]

also check the fundementals before buying i.e is the red key present and has the cambelt and all tensioners been changed (fiat recomend 72k or 5 years) but everyone on here will recommend asap as if it snaps the engine is wrecked and at 69k it is fundemental that is is changed

Lozz

 

[Tommy K]

Fiat Bravo Hatchback (95-02) 115 16v HLX 3dr
1999 (V )
69,000 miles

PRICES
Dealer £1,865
Private £1,215
Part exchange £965
Trade £865
Cost new £14,090



Thats off WhatCar... ok I know i've been told off for just qouting web prices.. but they are some idea wot the markets like.


FIRST THING.... TRADE!!! therefor it's like buying from the bloke up the street... no warrenty... tus if it blows up 2 miles down the road.. oh well it's blown up!

This should be factored into the price... it may be a dealer.. but ur not gettting dealer backup.

SECOND THING... As Lozz rightly pointed out... cambelt and tensioner needs changeing b4 anything!.. check out the prices on here but its about £250.


THIRD THING.... Aircon... check it on a warm day.. above 6degs outside... it should get cold.. if it's cold but only just... it needs re-gas/service... £100ish


FORTH THING... check ALL electrics.. esp sunroof, rear window wiper, windows etc.


The Bravo's are great cars and this advise i'd give to any1 buying a used car... Just barter the chap down tho on any of the things we've pointed out & go with the price to put them right... Ring up FIAT & get a quote on a Cambelt & Tensioner change.. then if it hasn't had 1.. tell him.. well it'll cost me this to do it!


Haggle like Hell!!!! and Good Luck

Tommy K - Have you got the Bottle!!

 

[Buzz]

if its standard, and trade price, i'd pay about £1100. If its got all the essentials, servicing, and its in tip top comdition, then Lozz was right to say about 1800 but its not a dealer, so i'd just walk away. you'll never haggle doen to a fair price, as you'd be taking off nearly 40% of its asking price. plus, if the guy did drop that low, i'd wonder why he was so keen to sell it...

Buzz
The champion of the Bravo 1.4, and owner of a Bravo 1.8

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