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1.3 multijet??...pah couldn't pull the skin off of a rice pudding!
Test drove one and was almost as gutless as the petrol 1.2. (n)
Nope there's only one engine to go for in these sheds and it's the JTD everytime for sheer usability, performance and economy.
You may pay less to begin with but will pay more over time with the lesser engined versions.

I'll get me coat........
 
Rice puddings?
Coats?
Lets go with the positive vibe...

...we'd all go for the diesel...

...around town the 1.3Mjet is a good compromise between urban economy, price, driven by cognosenti that believe that small is beautiful and has people asking if the multijet badge 'has somethiing to do with the window washers'...

...the 1.9 jtd is for those that think its the nearest they'll get to an Alfa 2.4jtd and so should be driven as such, would love to get a '2.4' badge to stick above the 'jtd' just to confuse the 'enemy' (Kangoo/Belingo/Partner:p), and has wise asses saying they can work out the T = turbo & the D = diesel but what the hell is the J for - jolly?

Lets all enjoy going 'against the grain' - and try not to compare sizes, cos' you know there will ALWAYS be someone bigger than you...
(J = ... yes I do know, so don't write in, its just for fun)...

Alex
 
1.3 Multijet??????? You've got to be mad to buy/drive a Doblo anyway.
Why confirm peoples suspicions and buy the lawnmower engined version?
Or the complete loons choice the 1.2 petrol. They've both got the get up and go of slugs on a cold day. Get one if you enjoy playing Russian roulette at roundabouts and junctions with juggernaughts with a full compliment of 7 on board :eek:
1.9JTD is probably more ecconomical anyway and polutes less even if it is caned!!
 
:)

I've a 1.3 Multijet family with seven seats , it's great no problems, just to sour all the negative feedback on the little 1.3 diesel , I tow a four berth Adria caravan with it, no probs, admit the caravan is lightweight only 645 kgs , behind a "artic" I get 34-37 mpg .......

The best car ever invented and produced , The lowest cost 7 seat MPV on the road , ok it's got qwircky looks but it's low cost , even my brother's now buying one after borrowing it for a weekend.
 
I've put one of those oil addatives in "to protect the engine" no oil consumption on the first 3000 miles !!
 
i work for fiat and so far to date they dont use oil mine can go fall service term and not use any
 
Yeah Fiat Tech, I'm now looking at 1700 on my six week old JTD and it hasn't lost any. My dad was a mechanic before he retired and has been going on at me to check the oil consumption constantly cos 'a new diesel will work its way through quite a bit 'til it's had its legs stretched ( a technical term?!?)'. He's convinced I'm looking at the washer bottle or something as not using any is 'highly unlikely'.
I don't know what everyone else's opinion is but if you are using a decent oil, after all a car can be an expensive investment, should you be using paying for an additive + oil or go for just good oil?

Would have to say that on a general note I can't get over how damned practical it is. With Doctor Who on TV I've had several comments on how much bigger it is on the inside compared to the outside, also how much less uglier it is on the inside compared to the outside :rolleyes: . In the past week I've had, in no particular order... kayaking equipment in the back, and a kayak on the roof (but what a stretch!), a mobility scooter driven right up in to the back of the Doblo, using motorcycle ramps (which fit in the back at the same time), and a serious amount of garden rubbish.

A 'van' can be fun? Oh, yes...

Alex
 
I wouldn't use any additives in a new car. Forget about the oil consumption for the time being. It will settle down at about 10,000 miles.
I believe Merc & BMW use "cheap" mineral oil in new cars to help them run in & after the 1st service they put fully synthetic oil in.
Putting additives in could actually increase oil consumption.
 
By the nature of how the internal combustion engine works, it has to use some oil and strictly speaking, you actually want it to use some just so you know the cylinders are sufficiently lubricated.

The reason that you don't see any oil usage on the dipstick is because the oil is hygroscopic - it retains water and actually gets dilluted. This can be through blowby on the piston rings or just through the engine breather.

It's still good to know that you don't need to top it up every 1000 miles or so. I think my 38 year old Series 2 Land Rover needs 1/2 litre of oil for every 1000 miles however most of that leaks out rather than gets burnt :D
 
Picked up my new Doblo 1.9jtd active yesterday. Very pleased with it. A bit embarassing though, for when I drove my Astra estate to the Dealer as part exchange, the engine management light came on! All those years and miles with no problems and she decides to throw a tantrum.
Like an idiot I told Mrs C that she could choose the colour of the Doblo, she chose black. When I go to Church on Sunday they will think that the Undertaker has turned up.
 
When I ordered mine, in January, I thought it would be real cool to have 'Dougal' in black.
The salesman, great guy at Vardy's in Glasgow, immediately said that it would look very undertaker~ish. Or, worse still, I would be driving around with my doors locked all the time... Why? 'Cos everytime you stop people would be trying to get in thinking you were a taxi.
I went with the Teseo Blue - and people STILL try to flag me down :nutter:
I've been out on the road in my JTD since March and I can't imagine going back to a titchy hatchback.
I've even used it with a tent attached to the back and slept inside it (must post some pics, it was the most comfortable camping I managed).
All-in-all still grinning.

Alex
 
First time I used mine it was for a funeral. Fortunately it's Teseo blue so I didn't look too hearse like but it was a close run thing. Vowed I'd never buy a black MPV.
 
if anyone wants a new doblo don't forget www.jamjar.com

I got a 1.3 family diesel for £8,495, matallic silver NEW in Feb 05 , they have a 1.9 for £8,995 on the road at present .

had no problems with van.

advice don't buy alloys from dealers too expensive , you can get exact matching ones for around £120-150 on ebay....
 
Hi,
This thread has made very interesting reading. I'm seriously considering getting a Doblo. Only trouble is I currently have a JTD Stilo Dynamic which I only got in September.
However, my business is starting to grow and despite having a largish trailer, I'm running out of space when I go to trade shows. Also now I have a big dopey retired greyhound I spend more time worrying about my leather seats than I should.

Add to this that I'm 28 so driving a flashy hatchback is getting less important.

I would be hoping to trade my Stilo for a JTD Doblo, new or used. Possibly even the Cargo. I would like to come out of the deal with cash in hand so I can put the money into stock for my business.

However, got a couple of Q's if I may. Is there a Cargo with three front seats? - don't want to limit my passenger capacity.
For the regular Doblo (non Cargo) can the rear seats be removed/flattened to create a van?
Fiat website is naff all help on these points.

Cheers

Moogs
 
Hi Moogs, I dont think that you would be disappointed with the Doblo. I would not think that you could have 3 front seats (I might be wrong). Have you considered the Scudo? The Scudo can have 3 seats and it gives a very good ride/drive. The Doblo rear seat does fold forward although I have not tried it yet.
 
Hi Moogs, all Doblo versions are two front seats only. The width is simply not there - if you've ever sat behind a Multipla you'll realise how wide a vehicle has to be to accomodate three abreast, and even that has an off-set middle seat to stop shoulders rubbing.

The '2nd generation' Doblos have split rear seats 40:60. You can fold over the single seat (behind the passenger seat) and then the double part (off side) BUT you cannot fold the double part down and leave the single seat up. The reason is that the single seat's seat-belt buckle is attached to the double bench so you couldn't have a belted up passenger in that seat - legally. There is a metal 'tab' to physically prevent you trying to use it in this configuration. The seats fold over twice, i.e. the seat back folds onto the seat bench and then the the whole lot folds over again so that the head rest is in the footwell. Roughly a cube of 5'(L) x 4'(w) x 4'(h). The seats folded in this position give a good barrier to ensure your not poked in the back with what ever you're carrying behind!

The best thing is to pop down to your local FIAT dealer on a busy afternoon, when you'll get less hassle, and have a look inside? Unlike the Doblo I don't think you'd get much change in your pocket Stillo v Scudo - but I'm sure others might have a better idea on that one.

Alex
 
I've now had my Doblo for 4 years, unfortunately I only got the non turbo diesel version. When you do 70mph it's running at nearly 3,500rpm, if you put the air-con on you can feel an instant slowing down, showing a lack of horsepower in the engine.
 
Moogs

If you get a "Family" the middle row of seats are three independant chairs that cannot be reomoved but fold over to leave the room free. The only prtoblem with that is the middle seat is a little bit fiddly - also watch out for the sensor that beeps when you have the middle row folded and the back row still up - don't snag the wire that connects to the back row when taking out the seats otherwise the flaming thing will beep at you even when you aren't set up as above. @#$%ing FIATs
 
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