Central console for alarm had to be replaced where the light is.
Temperature sensor for electronic engine management system went duff and had to be replaced as the car thought it was a cold start every 5 mins, so it dumped large amounts of fuel into the engine.
Metallic paint lacquer started to peel off the back door and had to be resprayed.
Water leak from somewhere in car still not fixed after service floods driver side of car (1 inch if left overnight in bad rain!!!!!!)
Rust on internal engine mounts already!
Could be just a lemon car, but I think build quality is appalling, squeeks and rattles. They're better than they used to be (FIAT), and the car started out decent but after only 2 and a half years I am going to get rid and buy myself some German or Japanese engineering.
I was very disappointed with my Bravo 1.8 HLX, and after 3 years I decided to get myself a Golf GTi turbo. Now I have the quality that I was missing with the Fiat. Maybe you should test drive one and find out what a quality car feels like.
Secondhand Fiat Bravo HLX 1.8 16v '96, second hand value excellent for the price (£4750). Interior is still modern, but cheap materials and construct design means a lot of rattling, squeaking and knocking (drives me crazy!!!).
Upside, cheap to insure, reliable engine (so far) and concept image.
If only Fiat dealers were more friendly and helpful...
If they have improved the overall build quality on the new revisions, would consider a Bravo HGT.
Thanks.
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