Jamesy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hi guys any1 got any experience they can share with me on this car? I am toying with either this or a Supra N/a (obviously on this site the majority will say the Supe), but i just wondered if any1 can tell me any pros and cons of the Fiat? I drove one years ago and was very impressed with the styling and speed.. i am torn between them on performance/economy etc many thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Id stay clear of the Fiat, my mate had the 16v Turbo version. They break all the damn time, there quick but it was off the road more than on. Ive seen lots of horror stories about this from time 2 time...... Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Speak to Keancy as I believe she has owned one. A few mates have had them and they loved them and had no issues. The Turbo is a fast little motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 http://www.fccuk.org I'd take a 20v Turbo over an NA Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 yeah i rememeber it being a pocket rocket - similiar to my experience of driving the honda civic type R. ...hmmm...what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 http://www.fccuk.org I'd take a 20v Turbo over an NA Supra. cheers mate. can i ask why? is it just the speed difference? (i need some swaying!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Didnt you have a clean TT with nice wheels James? What happened to that? 20v Turbo - go well and thats about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 cheers mate. can i ask why? is it just the speed difference? (i need some swaying!!) Speed mainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I once did a cam belt change on one of those, I wouldn't do another unless paid silly money. Just another FWD car with too much power. If it was RWD it would be a totally different kettle of fish. They are also worth buttons these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Didnt you have a clean TT with nice wheels James? What happened to that? 20v Turbo - go well and thats about it. yes mate - thats now living it up in Sweden as i had to free up some funds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 The 20v T is a fast car. The build quality isn't brilliant but the drive is good. The handling isn't bad at stock but understeer becomes a problem when tuned. There is also an air of exclusivity about them IMO, mainly because of the nice interiors. My mate had one and he blew the engine up in the end by running it at 1.5 bar on a stock engine lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 have a gander at this if you havent already, http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ oh and this ... http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=592748#Post592748 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 hmmm, couldn't be much more of a varied response there from everyone - bummer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 regardless of performance, they are hideous, its that boring they even called their new coupe....... the Fiat coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Our MD has one of these. He's had it for a good few years now, and its been a very reliable car for him, but servicing them can be a right pain (cambelt change is an engine out job). He's also on fccuk as yellafella. He may even answer some of your queries if you ask him nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 regardless of performance, they are hideous... How's that black kettle of yours coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 .... but servicing them can be a right pain (cambelt change is an engine out job). Isn't that a bit of a dealership myth these days? I thought it was possible, but annoying, to do it in situ? They drink oil though don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 How's that black kettle of yours coming along? Hows that pedestal of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Isn't that a bit of a dealership myth these days? I thought it was possible, but annoying, to do it in situ? They drink oil though don't they? The last time (well, only time), that he'd had the cambelt changed, the 'specialist' garage (in Essex somewhere) had to drop the engine down to be able to do the job. I think it cost him around £1k to have that service done! I'm not sure about their oil consumption, but its been no trouble for him in the 4 years he's had it. Its not as fast as I'd been led to believe though. Modifying them is easy enough to do. Well according to him it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 thing is i love the Supe (well i loved my TT) am i going to be disappointed with an N/a - this one does look nice, auto in black (gold wheels unfortunately!!) but the Fiat is something a bit different - its the LE one with the bodykit etc and recarro leather interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hows that pedestal of yours? Well I'm thrilled that you want to put me on a pedestal, I really am, but I'm not so keen on heights so I'll stay down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 bloody horrible looking things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safely Insured Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 bloody lovely looking things! The engine does need to be dropped for cambelt changes though... and cambelt need changing more often than most engines (every 40k from memory?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 great - even more confused! have just asked when the cambelt was last done as its on 82k at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 great - even more confused! have just asked when the cambelt was last done as its on 82k at the minute. Probably the reason why he's selling it. Its just past its next cambelt change. Maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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