Buying a Giulietta

[jjcd]

Hi all,

I'm off to look at a 61 plate 1.4 TB Multiair Giulietta this weekend and wondered if there is anything I should be looking out for? I've seen some good pictures and a video of the car and it looks in excellent cosmetic condition. It has been serviced in line with the recommended service schedule by dealers, 1 owner from new, has good tyre tread and has done ~40,000 miles - it generally looks good. The only thing it hasn't had is a cam belt change which I've read should be 72,000 miles or 6 years old (which it is almost) so I would want to get that done. Otherwise it is my perfect spec (other than having a sun roof but I may compromise on that).

Is there anything mechanically I should look out for?

Thanks in advance

[jjcd]

Thanks guys!

So i had a test drive and it all seemed fine to me - spoke to the salesman and they are going to do the cambelt, change some brake discs and pads and sort a few minor scratched out.

But the deposit is paid and I'm collecting this week! Excited!

Just need to sell my 106 now.

[jjcd]

Congratulations!

Yes mine (seems weird saying that) had an oil change in September last year and although I'll be doing relatively low mileage I think I'll do in annually.

Enjoy your new car - I can't wait to collect mine!

[jjcd]

That blue looks really nice! The one I have bought is the darker red and it was the colour I've been waiting for.

I did a good detailed advert for my old car - someone turned up to view last night and drove it away an hour later!

So now I am waiting for tomorrow afternoon when I collect the new one - can't wait

[jjcd]

Yes that reflects my thoughts too!

I love the car, I keep making excuses to drive...

Good points:
Interior is nice, comfortable for long journeys and also feels good quality with no rattles or squeaks etc.
The car is excellent is Dynamic and I personally think it is still very good in Natural mode.
I bought it for myself to enjoy but the colour and exterior have received good comments from family and friends!

Bad points:
I am not exactly trying but with normal varied driving I am struggling to get more than 35 MPG. This is not a problem as I don't do a huge amount of miles but I had expected to reach 40 MPG!

[jjcd]

No its not bad - I'm perfectly happy with it but I just thought it would achieve slightly better than that! However saying that, I did a 100 mile round trip today which was 90% motorway and averaged 49 MPG...

Overall I am very happy with the car and would recommend the 1.4 TB MultiAir Giulietta to anyone looking for a slightly different hatchback

[jjcd]

I can't say I've noticed/experienced that either when pulling away gently or more 'vigorously'.

I'm not sure what would cause that though - it would be just after the warranty has run out!

[jjcd]

I had the belt changed on mine when I bought it as it was 6 years old though only on ~43,000 miles.

I've almost 8,000 miles since buying the car and it hasn't put a foot wrong. I enjoy driving the car and its been 100% reliable (touch wood!). I'm also averaging about 35MPG though I do have it in D mode quite often. For the first time I tried to All Weather mode today - I don't know if it really does much but it worked fine in the snow!

I've just booked it in for a service in March at Go Italia in Maidstone as they've been recommended to me.