I must confess...

[M21MFS]

Well, neither the owner of the Punto or the Marea bothered to get back to me. Hey ho.

Steve found this last night - I guess its a possible, but ideally still looking smaller ATM

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ca72ba/quicksearch/true/radius/1500?logcode=p

Also saw a 20v'er...argh, was tempting.

 

[ycming]

That is not a nice car

 

[mrcinquecento]

That is not a nice car

would look nice with some tweaks though

 

[M21MFS]

Refurbede 16" stilo alloys and it'd be nice!

Still thinking a Marea is too big for me just now. Smaller...

 

[Andi9386]

Refurbede 16" stilo alloys and it'd be nice!

Still thinking a Marea is too big for me just now. Smaller...

How much difference in length is there between the the Vec & a Marea Estate??

 

[M21MFS]

Believe they're spot on the same length.

It's not the physical size of the car per sae, though I seldom have many passengers with me. It's more engine size and the associated running costs that are getting me just now. Need a smaller car. Cheaper on fuel, tax and insurance.

 

[muppet42]

How much difference in length is there between the the Vec & a Marea Estate??

As Martyn says, they're basically the same length. The Marea's marginally thinner, but you're talking about an inch or two. Not sure on the differences in terms of load capacity, practical use of space on the interior and the like though.

 

[Andi9386]

So basically the Marea Estate is the Fiat version of the Vauxhall Vec estate then?!?!
So you're looking ideally for somthing like a Punto for engine size....

 

[muppet42]

So basically the Marea Estate is the Fiat version of the Vauxhall Vec estate then?!?!
So you're looking ideally for somthing like a Punto for engine size....

Well, technically they're different classes of car as in theory the Marea and it's estate form would be one class down from the Vectra since it's in the Bravo/Brava family. The Astra Saloon and Estate would then probably be the direct rivals to the Marea but the amount of lengthening they did with the Fiat's body probably meant it appealed to those looking for an Astra and Vectra sized car.

 

[bad_boy_cinq]

Know of a sei abarth for sale mondeo st seats , vw steelys ..ecu is dead .. £250

 

[M21MFS]

Furryboots? Test? Easy repair?

 

[ycming]

Furryboots? Test? Easy repair?

Ecu 20 quid, chip with immob removed 12 quid.

Ming

 

[imported_abyss113]

yup 5 minute job for the ecu

did spot this rare model i was showing mark ealrier

bravo 1.6 trofeo model notice the passenger airbag option

http://dundee.gumtree.com/dundee/35/73103135.html

 

[M21MFS]

Cheers mate.

I'm guessing folk on Gumtree don't need to sell their cars. Emailed at least 4-5 folk asking for pics or more information, not one has gotten back to me. Usually I email at work, where I don't have time/change to call, hence the reason for emailing.

Never mind. Might go have another look at that Bravo

 

[clock34]

bravo???

and that sei needs the later more expensive small ecu and im sure its had work to fix it in the past... unsuccesfully

 

[M21MFS]

Actually, just found a serious contender. Long test/tax, plus Derv.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/ab107jg/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p

 

[clock34]

looks tidy... loverly color. nice price. win win... needs alloys though

there is one in scrappy a 1.8 same colour as that.. could be handy for some mirrors and front bumper with head washers

 

[M21MFS]

Lovely Colour - Check, good price - check, needs alloys - stilo's out the back - check.

Fully intend to find out where this motor is located tomorrow.

 

[clock34]

no details but .

same place the pics are taken so right garage

 

[clock34]

internet points to newcastle... we will see though whitley bay