Fiat Bravo T-Jet - 2500km later - happy and no regrets!

[Davedesouza]

 

Switched from my Mk-2 Punto into a Bravo T-Jet. Was no sure at first, given so many choices in the price range.

 

Tried the new Mitsu Lancer EX - didnt't make the cut. IMHO, hugely disappointing. The Civic was the next choice but it feels boring, even compared to my ex 1.3 Punto! The Civic interior is top notch though. Then called my Fiat salesman and he invited me to try the new Bravo. The NA Bravo was nothing to shout about but smooth and had the "Italian Sound"! Then he let me try the Bravo Turbo aka T-Jet. I was hooked man. Pure shiokness. Booked a black one on the spot(without my wife's knowledge) .

 

Now 2500km I have no regrets at all. Next need do some mods and change from 16" to 17". The Original rim damn difficult to clean.

 

Any bros here with same car. Need to share idea how to mod.

[Magfocus]

What does your wife say now that she knows? (I presume)

[Davedesouza]

LOL

 

She screamed at first because the Bravo is a manual and she has to take off her heels each time to drive (my old punto was a automatic) and also she was actualy want me to get a Honda Stream as her brother has one but me driving an MPV?? So i get to drive it most of the time now.

 

Bro, nice car u have. My dream car.

[Magfocus]

So she doesn't drive it much now? The Bravo T jet is hellva good looker Thank goodness you put your foot (not heels) down

[Davedesouza]

Yah she drives it less now but trying to get me to buy another fiat for her. the new Fiat 500. hope that one comes in automatic gear.

[Falc]

That's one expensive 1.4 ride you got there ... lucky you like it.

 

Is it more ex than Golf TSI (DSG)?

[Crummytyre]

Get her the Abarth 500

[Davedesouza]

VW Golf GT 1.4 is like 105k when i went to see - over my budget - $20000 more than my Bravo - 20bhp more = $1000 per bhp But I like the DSG gear. Considered the 147 Selespeed but also $10000 more costly than my Bravo Tjet and old model oredi.

[Davedesouza]

500 Abarth ?? No lah, my wifey drives like a snail. Think if 500 has a real 500cc engine that would be perfecto for her.

[Crummytyre]

Exactly my point. Tell her it's a small small cute cute car. Get her to approve it without test driving. Hehehe

[Falc]

IC. Golf GT really overpriced.

[Contax]

Alfa sportivo has a few stuffs for the Bravo.Check out the owner Bravo's with novitec exhaust etc.

You may want to visit www.clubfiattitude.com

[Elton_john]

Just collected my bravo t jet yesterday. Just 24km so I can't really comment. Bought because the SE was really good. A real professional. Already got admiring looks from my neighbours.

[Normal_aspirated]

congrats, welcome onboard.............enjoy yer ride.

 

checkout clubfiattitude webby fer meetups.

[Elton_john]

I would definitely like to join Fiat owners for any get together. This is my 2nd Fiat - the other one being a Fiat Grande Punto. Thinking of buying a 3rd one when the Fiat 500 comes to Singapore!

[Shouyi]

May I know what is your fuel consumption so far ?

[King]

i almost switch camp....but i stay onz....kekeke

i want a CTR!

[Topgun]

I just went to test drive the Bravo 1.4 TC aka T-jet.

 

The front treatment like the maserati shark nose For a 1.4l, 6 speed and turbo charged wah, not bad, not bad at all. Feels solid and seating is ergonomic, being a small car, everything is within reach (even your passenger's left thigh. Hahaha!). Good lowend and has the kick with little lag. Cornering is flat and nice. Very italian I think really got character. And it doesn't look girlie (unlike some other errr..hatchbacks )

 

I was really pleasantly surprised. May consider if can get pass the CO. Sure make a lot of noise if know that it's a manual Definitely beats any of those vios, altis, fit, stream,...in my most humble opinion of course

 

Please dun flame me hor, no offence to all the above nippon fighter pilots

Edited October 26, 2007 by Topgun