Air-conditioning radiator fluid leak at 50.500km; had to change the radiator at a cost of ~200$. Alternator failure at 56.000km - replaced for another 200$. No other problems.
Very reliable. I made a 8.000km tour of Europe with absolutely no complaints, and an average fuel consumption of 6.2 liter/100km. In a busy city it goes up to 10-11 liter/10km.
I am in the process of acquiring a Cielo myself. Being my first car I think there is no better car on the Australian market that represents value for money!
Interesting.
My Cielo 1.5i also has had it's radiator replaced as well as the alternator - apart from that no other problems yet.
It's really difficult to find parts though. If anyone knows where in Sydney pls. email me on martinf@rad.rpa.cs.nsw.gov.au.
Thanks.
Hello all I need help I am from the us and need the part number for that alternator, but it is hard to find please let me know either posting it or emailing to me ofactor2002@yahoo.com I would also appreciate as much info on that alternator as possible ex. manufacturer name and part number thanks.
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