EventH 1st Gear July 6, 2005 Share July 6, 2005 Like the design ... but the brits rate it as one of the most unreliable. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool_jazz Neutral Newbie July 7, 2005 Share July 7, 2005 Nice pics! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullifi3d 4th Gear July 7, 2005 Share July 7, 2005 wonder what's with the low level trim and that plasticky interior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Clutched July 7, 2005 Share July 7, 2005 i don't think it is only the brits........ as for styling, i wouldn't call anything from Fiat an Italian beauty, that is most appropriate for Alfa and Ferrari ... the Fiats just look like some German wannabees, the Stilo could easily be mistaken for a VW ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat124sport Neutral Newbie July 7, 2005 Share July 7, 2005 Like the design ... but the brits rate it as one of the most unreliable. The Brits rate it 'unreliable'. The Italians call it 'character'. Ask any Italian car owner, a lot of TLC will make the car more reliable... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stary Turbocharged July 7, 2005 Share July 7, 2005 they should call it Fiat STYLO. wrong name.... It now sounded like STEAL LOR.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear July 7, 2005 Share July 7, 2005 I've driven one in MIlan. The road holding is especially on windy Italian autobahns. Consumption of its 1.9 JTD engine is high compared to similar offerings from the VAG group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koren Clutched July 7, 2005 Share July 7, 2005 looks like golf to me.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleblackalfa Neutral Newbie July 7, 2005 Share July 7, 2005 (edited) Like the design ... but the brits rate it as one of the most unreliable. since when is an italian car reliable? ferraris, lambos, maseratis, fiats, alfas, lancias... all jialat wat. but who cares? they're awesome to own and drive!!! hmm... lets see. Fiat Stilo Abarth... 1200kg. 170bhp. 2.4L. Manual. This thing will fly. Even at high speeds. Edited July 7, 2005 by Littleblackalfa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tron Neutral Newbie July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 i don't think it is only the brits........ as for styling, i wouldn't call anything from Fiat an Italian beauty, that is most appropriate for Alfa and Ferrari ... the Fiats just look like some German wannabees, the Stilo could easily be mistaken for a VW ! Fiat a "German wannabe"?? not even close man!! Fiat has alwys been doin their "own thing"... great example is the Fiat Multipla... now tell me - if u see one on the road, u think it'd be mistaken for a German marque in terms of design?? when u talk abt quality between a Fiat and a German make,... lagi worse... so where's the similarity? in any case, Fiat is made for the masses and their target market is as such...a stilo lookin like a VW??? bah!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Clutched July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 of course, the old multipla is the exception, however, the new mkii multipla and the rest of the range looks as interesting at watching paint dry.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falc 3rd Gear July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 Brochure puts it at 8.5sec century sprint though. For a 2.4L 3 dr, nothing to shout about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tron Neutral Newbie July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 problem is... quality in a Fiat car DOES matter and it matters GREATLY.... IF it ever wants to survive beyond this decade as a car manufacturer. same applies to an alfa... othrwise y launch the 159 in MUNICH GERMANY? wat do u think alfa is trying to prove? - tat alfa quality is crap? or has finally come of age? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tron Neutral Newbie July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 agree... maybe they went a bit too "far out" with their design of the previous multipla.... now anything else is simply: ORDINARY!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Clutched July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 (edited) agree with you, the Fiat group needs to get their act together in terms of quality, reliability and for the Fiat marque, driving dynamics. The alfas have great driving dynamics and engines, but it is the quality that lets them down, the 159 suppose to address this issue, so only time will tell as for Fiat, they have a looong way to go, they have quality to deal with, styling problems, even the new Croma is probably a car the world doesn't need......an executive hatch anyone?? probably the most pointless car after the Signum.... the Stilo Abarth is nothing to shout about, in engine capacity sensitive singapore, the Opel Astra H 2.0 Litre turbo 200bhp is probably a better buy with cheaper road tax century sprint in 8.2s which is faster than the Abarth, looks great and would probably have less problems....... oh and also only at $101,688 Edited July 8, 2005 by Fluffy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleblackalfa Neutral Newbie July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 (edited) othrwise y launch the 159 in MUNICH GERMANY? wat do u think alfa is trying to prove? - tat alfa quality is crap? or has finally come of age? this is a good point. never thought of it like this. thanks Mel. shed new light. Edited July 8, 2005 by Littleblackalfa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 Like the design ... but the brits rate it as one of the most unreliable. Yes one of the top 10 most unreliable car according to BBC survey. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleblackalfa Neutral Newbie July 8, 2005 Share July 8, 2005 yeah... but look at this... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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