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Finally got new car!! Pics pg 5
on: May 27, 2008, 09:16:10 AM
Right had enough of making do with the Rover now. Was meant to be a 6 month thing after passing my test but now its been two years in a car with non opening front windows!!


Looking to spend around 3/4K something quick but not overpowered or expensive to insure. Been looking at the Fiat Stilo - really like my friends. Any suggestions?
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Reply #1 on: May 27, 2008, 09:56:41 AM
DONT get a stilo.

To change the front headlight bulbs, its a bumper off job.  Better off with the model it replaced, the Bravo.
For that sort of money your in Focus/Astra territory too.

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Reply #2 on: May 27, 2008, 10:36:36 AM
want something small and sporty really. Was thinking more Stilo, Ibiza etc... (cheers for the tip on the Stilo though that sucks)
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Reply #3 on: May 27, 2008, 11:18:03 AM
Stilo is Astra/Focus/Golf sized, Ibiza is Polo/Punto/Corsa.
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Reply #4 on: May 27, 2008, 11:28:29 AM
Really? Was in the schumacher edition Stilo yesterday - didnt seem anything like as big at the time. Ok well I guess that size is fine then in that case - would still like something a bit sportier/
funky lol!  8-)


Appreciate the advice btw thanks - I am car dumb I dont mind admitting!
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Reply #6 on: May 27, 2008, 12:21:35 PM
avoid anything that has been remapped or modified in any way - as it WILL have had the dung drove out of it - without exception

If the owner says they havent, theyre lying.

If they say the timing belt has just been changed, even if they have receipts, theyre lying

Always, ALWAYS change the timing belt on a 2nd hand car as soon as you get it.

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Reply #7 on: May 27, 2008, 12:23:09 PM
Thought IBIZAs were built on the same frame as golfs and FABIAs and A3s at one time?

Could be entirely wrong though!
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Reply #8 on: May 27, 2008, 12:35:23 PM
If possible Im going to try and buy through a dealer. Would like the warrenty available (rac inspected etc.) plus its a good opp to get rid of the Rover!!


What does changing the timing belt do? (i.e. why do I need to do that when I buy a car?)

cheers all!


edit - just had a skoda fabia recommended to me - thoughts?
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Reply #9 on: May 27, 2008, 13:00:43 PM
The timing belt is one consumable item that needs changed within a certain timescale or number of miles - it basically connects a crank driven pulley to a cam driven pulley and thus turns the camshaft(s) in time with the motion of the pistons in order to operate the valves.

Look up the recommended change interval for whatever car you decide on (NOTE - not all cars have belts - they can have internal chains) and find out if the owner/dealer claim it has been changed.

if the belt snaps, in nearly all cases, you can bend valves (at best) and wreck pistons

edited twice for horrible spelling!
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Reply #10 on: May 27, 2008, 13:03:54 PM
those fabias are good - if its a Vrs the previous owner will probably have ragged it 24/7

A common fault on modern TDs are air flow meters going (A stoneage device) causing flat spots and hesitation
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Reply #11 on: May 27, 2008, 16:51:59 PM
looking at :

Description:    Skoda Fabia 1.9 SDi Classic 5 Door Hatchback  
Drivetrain:    5 speed Manual 1896 cc Diesel  
Colour:    Silver
Registration:    2003 03 with 2 Registered Keepers  
Mileage:    59,000 miles        Price:          £3,995


not far from me so going to go take a look. Should have more grunt than the 414sli!!
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New Car Time
Reply #12 on: May 27, 2008, 17:22:11 PM
no it wont, its not even turbod
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Reply #13 on: May 27, 2008, 17:25:20 PM
Quote from: Edd
no it wont, its not even turbod


Mate my Rover barely moves. A skateboard would be an improvement.
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Re:New Car Time
Reply #14 on: May 27, 2008, 17:32:25 PM
That will be slower than the rover - by a lot
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