7SE Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I am thinking of buying a Fiat Multipla, being a family man and all that Does anyone here own one, or drive one on a regular basis? If you do; what, IYHO, is the single worst thing about it? If you don't; I don't want to hear any comments about dodgy aesthetics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 A guy I work with has got one He can't wait to get rid of it Latest hiccup was his handbrake froze on in last weeks mini-freeze expensive to service and maintain, looks ugly, plenty of room for the family looks ugly Ensure your AA or RAC is kept up to date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SE Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 his handbrake froze on in last weeks mini-freeze Yeah, I'm aware of that particular 'design feature'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Stare Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Ive driven every model there is including the top of the range, it beats anything Vauxhall, Renault etc can throw at it. The FIAT dealership i work at see's less Multipla's with issues than any other FIAT. Now is a good time to buy as a face lift is coming. 7SE, PM me if you need details, prices, test drives etc !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SE Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 Now is a good time to buy as a face lift is coming. I saw the pictures of that a year ago. Now it will look like 3 cars joined together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8ight Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 ........a face lift is coming. eeeesh !! dread to think what thats going to look like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete g Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 got one ,had it 3years now , had some miner problems at first like any any new car .has been 100% relialable, excellent tow car .tons of room inside, would buy another one no questions asked .yes its ffing ugly but it grows on you. go to fiat multipla owners site on yahoo , you can view forum message board about any problems on owners cars. can view new face lift model there to . buck the trend buy one ,make sure its a diesel . dont be a sheep get something differant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Came 3rd in Men & Motors top 10 MPV's (on telly yesterday) only beaten buy Vauxhall & new VW. If you can live with the looks go for a TD version. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SE Posted February 2, 2004 Author Share Posted February 2, 2004 dont be a sheep get something differant I have a Westfield, does that count? only beaten buy Vauxhall Was that the Zafira?, the handling on those things is pants! Had one for a day and getting access to the rear seats is also pants if you have child seats on the middle row. Probably good if you have children 6 yrs +. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Quote only beaten buy Vauxhall Was that the Zafira?, the handling on those things is pants! Had one for a day and getting access to the rear seats is also pants if you have child seats on the middle row. Probably good if you have children 6 yrs +. Yes!!!!!!!!!! Not driven one,although I've got an Astra estate which i think the platform is based on which drives supprisingly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SE Posted February 2, 2004 Author Share Posted February 2, 2004 eeeesh !! dread to think what thats going to look like ? Not an improvement IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 All it needs now is a mid-engine V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightster Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 If you don't; I don't want to hear any comments about dodgy aesthetics www.specsavers.co.uk sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootleboy Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 With the dodgy aesthetics in mind - wait a while, they're getting rid of the bug-eyed look with the facelift model - or so i read somewhere.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 i know im in the total minority, but i like the look of the multipla, it doesn't pretend to be a car like the other offerings. It knows its a functional vehicle and it doesnt give a flying. plus fiat engines are great, the 1.2 in m'old punto used to sound like a beast (no silly exhaust btw). and it'd rev to next week. 2 cents added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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