i'm thinking to get Fiat Multipla (2nd hand, 2 year old), i got budget 60k++.. anyone has any comment bout this car? also, would like to find out the following:

1. maintanence
2. spare part (hard to get and expensive)
3. any workshop in klang valley?

thank you

All I can say it's a f-ugly car with low re-sale value. Seriously, the designer must be high on drugs.

u got budget 60k cash?

why buy FIAT if u can consider other choices? 60k can buy a very nice car in the market like a DC2 or Civic EK with type R engine, even a Mazda RX7 if u can afford the maintenance

Some people prefer the Euro than the deeply overrated Jap cars...the other some people wouldn't understand.

wtf i dont think hes lookin for performance car lol.

Do u actually think he's into performance cars if he's eyeing a Multipla?

Anyway my opinion:
1. Interior space wise its definately huge for a ppl carrier of its class due to d space created by those 'creative' lines.
2. Looks wise is very subjective, so i leave it up to u. (I personally heard ppl commenting tat Myvi n Boon looks ugly while another bunch insists its nice)
3. I understand there is a Fiat Club establised by Fiat owners who bought from Torino (or was it other company) last time in Klang Valley. Mayb u can check out d Fiat forum in Autoworld or MotorTrader.com.my. I'm quite sure they sorted out their spareparts n mechanic problems even if it meant modifying or importing d stuff from overseas.

yah.. true, iam not so into performance. i was thinking of city but it's kinda boring looking... anyway, I am another bunch of ppl who rated multipla looks cute! i'v checked out the interior and i just loving it! but what my main concern now is the spare part and maintainence. number years ago i know fiat spare part gotta wait weeks or months... now, i dunno ler... i will check out the forum.

btw, anyway has experience on this 'unique creature' b4?

vicfirth,

If you need help or opinion, you can consult with other Italian car owners at Italia Auto website.

still not as overrated as some cars

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Added on August 9, 2007, 9:53 amwrong place to ask

come here
http://www.italiaauto.net/index.php


This post has been edited by Drifter: Aug 9 2007, 09:53 AM

fiat.. think that the spare parts will be expensive since that car is kinda rare here..
so u better check out some other cars within 60k range..

if everybody is placing spare parts price as their utmost priority in choosing car, then everyone will drive a Proton.

For some people money is not an issue. The desire to be different is what makes some people choose not to follow mainstream trend. That's also why some people do modification on their ride -just to look different from other owner of the same model.

It is better to buy a car that you really love rather than a car that suppose to be cheap on parts/maintenance, because at least you can live with the problems associated with the car. Think about classic car owners. Their cars are not high performance as modern cars, and parts are really difficult to find and expensive. Resale value sometimes cannot cover all the restoration/maintenance cost. Somehow they took pride of their cars and love them very much.

This post has been edited by emechelmi: Aug 9 2007, 10:48 AM

any fiat in kuching?

nope, not multipla... but i saw one fiat coupe. but lots of suzuki, toyota's etc..
but if you're ok with it, just go on with your choice.. im just giving friendly advice. coz my friend own a fiat punto. her car just got hit on the driver side and to replace the door, it cost a lot. forgot how much but it sure is expensive.

Hi Since i am now working in the workshop only for Alfa & Fiat car, so here is something that i can share with you. Current market, brand new (old) unregister FIAT Multipla is selling at 80K. and maintenances for each service:
Using Selenia Oil 3Xtin, Oil Filter,Gear Box Oil,Coolant+Labour is around RM320.00 everytime.
For timing belt service every 40K-50K KM change once is around RM800.

For my opinion, FIAT Multipla maintenance is not very high if compare to Alfa cars. consider low already. the spare part wise, we have no problem for that unless there is a special part broken, then need to order from italy and the shipment is the headache part. but so far there is a lot of OEM spare part can be found in Klang Valley area.

If you are budget at 60K 2nd hand, i can suggest you get Fiat Multipla 1.9JTD which is within your budget. Any further information just log in our offical website. www.faitalia.com.my.

Thanks welcome to question me and shoot me ~ )

nice......almost the same maintenance like my kia carens.....

i was looking for one used multipla last year too but unfortunately i could find one that was to my liking.....i have a very fussy standards......I saw 3 last year 2nd hand but looks like the previous owners thrashed the cars......good exterior probably because the used car dealer takes the car for a think coat of paint....but interior is not pleasant to look at......

anyway......this is a good car I must say.......I know a few owners who claims that this Fiat models rarely breaks down if proper maintenance is done.....

and on spare parts price....i think like most cars.....its you get what you pay for........

This car has a really funny design but it works well as a family car. Plus, it's quite safe too for passengers in the back compared to people carriers.

Yup! agree! for what i can see in my workshop i seldom see the Multipla in the workshop having big big repair unless it is terrible accident.

For me, Fiat car is very cute like pig body figures, i personally like round round shape things~ haha~ and the body is really really tough same as Alfa. not sure is it as tough as beetle or not.

About the interior, most of the customer found this problem, as it is direct import car and interior like dashboard, and side door panel, anything that has plastic cover will melt, sticky sticky one. due to the warm weather. So what we do to solve the problem is spray it ! !

my cousin's multipla never break down once over the 5years(i think, cant remember)
he's a very spirited driver
take corners using that car at speed most will fear

he sold it off last year for a merc e-class

hi Nel, thanks for your sharing! urmm... i am not very good in auto kinda stuff... so rm800 to change timing belt is it way expensive than same range jap car? pai seh, mayb a bit shallow minded but i think by this comparison, i can get better pic. if i do my service maintanence in other workshop, is will it cheaper or it is not advisable? actually for me, multipla 1.6 is sufficient, btw got auto right? cuz the photos i saw all are manual wan... and i had have nuf of manual car

Just check with the Spare Part Department, what to change is 2 timing belts, 1 bearing and also reconfirm the price. 600bucks for the goods and 200bucks for the Labour fees. You may get cheaper charge either the labor fee is lowered or the goods is lowered at outside but that depends the what kind of the workshop, are they FIAT specialist or just general workshop.

For example you can go to food court get a chicken rice or go to The chicken rice shop(very famous shop around the big shopping mall). which one serve you better and delicious food.

FYI, Multipla never sell auto gear in Malaysia. as i've been to the stock keeping place and check all over the place. Unless the one you saw is modify changing gear box.

I personally prefer green color, which one you prefer ? or silver ? hehe

This post has been edited by Nel: Aug 9 2007, 04:27 PM