General How Many Miles

[dinoakaliam]

Just like to know all the different miles you have done in your dobbys and how old they are.Also please let us know your probs. so we know what to watch for.
By the way mines on 105,000 front brake shoes and new near side track control arm but my van had 61,000 when i bought it so that work has all been done wile i have owned it but i am very happy upto now.

 

[Niall_G]

Approaching 300,00 miles in 4 years.

The mileages listed are approximate.

128k, Wiper mechanism fell apart. Had to pay for a new one despite still being within 24 month 'unlimited mileage' warranty. Fiat warranty = toilet paper.(used).

170k, 5th gear 'fell off'. Fixed by local garage for under £80.

195k, Clutch failed. Loads of material left, problem with mechanism.

250k, Radiator clogged. Coolant was changed as per service schedule before this !!!!!

280k, Wiper mechanism fell apart. At least it lasted longer than the 1st one. Same type of system on my Iveco van, 320k and still original - better quality components I guess.

290k, Glowplug failed. Unfortunatley it wouldn't come out cleanly and the head had to come off to be fixed.

Overall not too bad for a 'cheap' van.

The garage I use do an excellent job. Servicing is always done to a very high standard (eg, even though van is serviced at about 6 week intervals the guy still takes the rear drums off to thoroughly clean the brakes - (still on original shoes)).

I'd buy another of these vans tomorrow but for Fiats attiude to its customers when requesting a warranty repair. As it is, I don't intend to ever buy another Fiat. Other manufacturers may be just as bad but at this moment in time it's Fiat that took my money and failed to perform as promised. 'Unlimited Mileage' doesn't mean the same to Fiat as it does to the rest of the english speaking world.

 

[Obadiah]

2 months off 3 years, 35,500 miles.
2,000 miles, new rear shocks to stop clonking noise.
32,000 miles Auxiliary Drive Belt tensioner failed

Not bad for a 'cheap' car!!

 

[sludgeguts]

Coming up on 2 years old & 15000 miles.
New gas struts on rear tailgate fitted last week - going back this week to see about some that actually lift the tailgate more than halfway

Whilst they were fitting the struts, they gave the motor a 'courtesy' lookover & have advised that both front tyres are low tread.

Still like the beast though.

 

[Lynt]

Need to check the mileage, but I've had mine, a 2003, for just about 2 years, and apart from changing tyres, and maybe having to get new gas struts soon, have had no problems whatsoever. It hasn't missed a beat. Best car I've ever had.

Lyn (madly touching wood and crossing fingers !!)

 

[Niall_G]

Approaching 300,00 miles in 4 years.

DOH!!!

That should be 300,000 miles.

 

[T14086]

DOH!!!

That should be 300,000 miles.

thats 75,000 year
thats 6250 a month
thats 205.5 a day
thats 8.5 a hour

I'm bored

 

[sludgeguts]

thats 75,000 year
thats 6250 a month
thats 205.5 a day
thats 8.5 a hour

I'm bored

14960 yards / hour
249.33 yards / min
4.15 yards / sec

 

[Niall_G]

14960 yards / hour
249.33 yards / min
4.15 yards / sec

and I still expect her to cook my dinner !!

 

[T14086]

14960 yards / hour
249.33 yards / min
4.15 yards / sec

you bored aswell

and I still expect her to cook my dinner !!

The wife doesn't come on FF does she Niall

 

[Niall_G]

No, otherwise I'd be screaming and only dogs would hear me!

 

[DOBLO BAZ]

1.9 jtd dynamic 33months old 80,000 miles.

Bottom pulley, wiper mech., rear suspension, rear door lock, side door contacts, tracking controll arm, track rod end, injectors removed and refurbed, egr valve, cylinder head removed and tested, valves cleaned and reseated, new turbo, gearbox oil seal, both inner drive shaft oil seals, both outer driveshaft boots, disks/pads and finally brand new engine at 54,000. ( After 4th time of having engine out of the car )

Doblo off the road for a total of 70 days.

Will I buy another FIAT ?

What do you think ?

 

[ggorenc]

1.9jtd (105), 1 year old 40.000km, about 24.000miles no problems at all

 

[RichDoblo120]

No problems so far (touch wood) but then I've only done 10,000 miles

 

[guest5234]

1.9 jtd dynamic 33months old 80,000 miles.

Bottom pulley, wiper mech., rear suspension, rear door lock, side door contacts, tracking controll arm, track rod end, injectors removed and refurbed, egr valve, cylinder head removed and tested, valves cleaned and reseated, new turbo, gearbox oil seal, both inner drive shaft oil seals, both outer driveshaft boots, disks/pads and finally brand new engine at 54,000. ( After 4th time of having engine out of the car )

Doblo off the road for a total of 70 days.

Will I buy another FIAT ?

What do you think ?

So what you doing on a fiat forum

 

[guest5234]

So what you doing on a fiat forum

22,000 miles sweet as a nut.

Brother has one also. 85,000 with just window wiper motor going.

 

[T14086]

thought this thread was about how many miles your doblo has done? I see alot of doblo taxis with well over 100K on them (chicken feed to Niall I know) used 24/7 but to look at them (and the repair history) you would guess about 25K !