NorthernMonkey85
New member
Ahoy there folks!
Ive been lurking on the forum for quite a few months now getting myself some research about the Stilo and the time has come to finally come out those shadows and delve a tad deeper
..Been driving my little W reg Suzuki Swift for a while now but Ive decided to start looking for something a bit bigger, and most definitely safer than what I have (not hard mind!)
I originally looked into the usual Fiesta/Clio/Polo/Ibiza option before realising how cheap Bravos were and that just lead on further to the fact that Stilos wernt that much more expensive which in turn set the ball rolling and I just cant resist really Ive always loved the look of the Stilo since they were launched and personally, still think they look great now. The bargain prices of being able to pick up an 02/03 plate car for 3,000 to 3,500 is also a bonus!
The wealth of knowledge on this forum persuades me further to just go for it and buy a Stilo
I do have my doubts though, firstly being the old 'its a Fiat'......
Quite a large number of people have tried putting me off the idea, my dad included who just happens to have bene in the trade most of his life working in various (mainly ford) parts departments!
A number of his mechanic colleagues at an independent workshop have also advised against FIAT but im unsure....One of those said mechanics did say 'What about a Corsa?' That just says it all to me really
From what ive read here, the Stilo doesnt sound all that bad, mainly little electrical niggles and probably no worse than most other manufacturers of cars ive looked at like Ford, Renault etc. etc.
My only other concern is the situation with the suspension. It does worry me with what could be quite a serious fault. Ive read about the various replacement springs and Id be willing to get that sorted but I still have my doubts but im sure some of you guys could help allay my worries
A little bit of searching advice & persuading would be much welcome
Cheers in advance if you managed to read through this long first post!
Carl.
Ive been lurking on the forum for quite a few months now getting myself some research about the Stilo and the time has come to finally come out those shadows and delve a tad deeper
..Been driving my little W reg Suzuki Swift for a while now but Ive decided to start looking for something a bit bigger, and most definitely safer than what I have (not hard mind!)
I originally looked into the usual Fiesta/Clio/Polo/Ibiza option before realising how cheap Bravos were and that just lead on further to the fact that Stilos wernt that much more expensive which in turn set the ball rolling and I just cant resist really Ive always loved the look of the Stilo since they were launched and personally, still think they look great now. The bargain prices of being able to pick up an 02/03 plate car for 3,000 to 3,500 is also a bonus!
The wealth of knowledge on this forum persuades me further to just go for it and buy a Stilo
I do have my doubts though, firstly being the old 'its a Fiat'......
Quite a large number of people have tried putting me off the idea, my dad included who just happens to have bene in the trade most of his life working in various (mainly ford) parts departments!
A number of his mechanic colleagues at an independent workshop have also advised against FIAT but im unsure....One of those said mechanics did say 'What about a Corsa?' That just says it all to me really
From what ive read here, the Stilo doesnt sound all that bad, mainly little electrical niggles and probably no worse than most other manufacturers of cars ive looked at like Ford, Renault etc. etc.
My only other concern is the situation with the suspension. It does worry me with what could be quite a serious fault. Ive read about the various replacement springs and Id be willing to get that sorted but I still have my doubts but im sure some of you guys could help allay my worries
A little bit of searching advice & persuading would be much welcome
Cheers in advance if you managed to read through this long first post!
Carl.