General Pre-Purchase Questions

[Matthewr1990]

Funny then when I picked mine up first thing I did was connect my ipod to it and it worked fine (apart from the music with DRM at the time)

So, perhaps I am not so wrong eh?

Maybe you have an updated Blue & Me system? I assure you if my iPhone worked with B&M without the adapter I wouldn't of paid £60 for one.

EDIT: It is <2010 facelift model that the blue and me doesn't work. How old is your car?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Funny then when I picked mine up first thing I did was connect my ipod to it and it worked fine (apart from the music with DRM at the time)

So, perhaps I am not so wrong eh?

You withhold hold information about what age your car is

 

[cardinalbiggles]

You withhold hold information about what age your car is

2009 1st gen B&M

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Was about then it was cross over I believe, so you may well have the later system.

 

[will0407]

(Deleted post- couldn't quote from my phone so post wouldn't have made sense without it!)

 

[rossocorsa]

Memory sticks are so cheap now that it makes more sense to put your music on one I use a 32 gb one, it hold a lots of albums and it's only half full. Only downside is its tedious to scroll through if you want a specific album. If you want to stream via Bluetooth it is possible with one of these Belkin HD Bluetooth Music Receiver with NFC Technology: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics (which can be picked up for about 25 when on offer) connected to the aux socket and you need an old style Nokia power cable not very neat but it does work I intend to hide one behind the console panels when I have the time to be bothered, as it is purely a media device it is possible to connect to both it and the blue and me at the same time however you must connect to it manually it will not connect automatically and you can't use the NFC facility as it cuts the phone connection. Why they never activated a2dp amazes me and why they didn't fit dab is baffling too.

 

[kingchris]

Belkin device looks like a cheap way to upgrade the car.

Would I be correct in thinking I can pair my Android phone to both the Blue&Me (for calls) and the Belkin to stream music.

 

[LSP]

I currently own a 1.4 Punto GP 105 (Multiair) Looking to upgrade a bit to something with a little more power.

I've seen a Multiair 1.4 140 Sport 2011 on-line. Unfortunately there are no facelift Bravos that close to me, so would have to travel to view/test

So I've a couple of questions:

1) Anyone driven both the Punto GP and the Bravo have any comments, will it feel better.

2) This Bravo has 18" wheels on it, will this effect the ride too much?

3) Has the Blue & Me system improved? can I stream audio via Bluetooth?

Thanks in advance.

Chris

1. Yes! The Bravo does feel far more wider and in that way, more stable. On the highway a more comfortable ride.

2. I got the 18 inch wheels and they are perfect. Bit sporty, but not to much!

3. No, that's not possible. A2DP isn't supported by Blue&Me.

 

[kingchris]

http://www.hartwell.co.uk/used-cars/1149/fiat-bravo/

Based on the reg, the emissions on the tax disc site put it at 146 g/km.

Would I be correct in thinking this is the 90BHP version and not the Multiair?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

http://www.hartwell.co.uk/used-cars/1149/fiat-bravo/

Based on the reg, the emissions on the tax disc site put it at 146 g/km.

Would I be correct in thinking this is the 90BHP version and not the Multiair?

Having checked the reg number it confirms that it is the 90bhp

 

[kingchris]

Still not found anything. I think Petrol is really killing my choices.

Official used Fiat site, has 14 Bravos across the country. But only 2 petrol, and both active.

All the petrol dynamics I've found elsewhere have been the 90bhp version.


I also checked the Fiat site, and I don't think they sell the petrol version any more new.

Will keep looking.

 

[Matthewr1990]

It took me nearly 8 months to find my Bravo. Patience is a virtue. Wait for the right car. It will be worth it. Believe me.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

:yeahthat: I wasn't even actively looking for a new car when I spotted my Bravo on a random browse on auto trader. I knew I would never get such a high spec'ed one again so pounced on the chance of bargain of the century for a very rarely speced Bravo

 

[RobW]

Still not found anything. I think Petrol is really killing my choices.

Official used Fiat site, has 14 Bravos across the country. But only 2 petrol, and both active.

All the petrol dynamics I've found elsewhere have been the 90bhp version.


I also checked the Fiat site, and I don't think they sell the petrol version any more new.

Will keep looking.

eBay, Autotrader

e.g. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-Fiat...005&prg=9264&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=190885983176&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-BRAV...7040627?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a8c01f0f3

 

[kingchris]

Thanks Rob.

I've seen these two.

What does the Easy spec have?, from a glance it looks basic (missing climate & cruise control)

I'm going to be ultra picky and try to hold out for one with a Skydome.

 

[RobW]

Thanks Rob.

I've seen these two.

What does the Easy spec have?, from a glance it looks basic (missing climate & cruise control)

I'm going to be ultra picky and try to hold out for one with a Skydome.

they are all 'Easy' spec now, you can add 'Sport Pack' and other options

I think you'll struggle to find one with Skydome