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

i love Fiat....ppl can't understand coz the old Fiat ppl don't know how to fix, my Fiat 600 can drive from KL to Ipoh without any problem with the water tank...see how and who to repair it.

if u know where to get those spare parts, juz get the car..

no auto?? *heartbroken*... actually i'm looking for auto car.. sigh... i like any color... multipla looks cute in any color... but y manual?? ishh...1.9 oso manual ar?

ada auto lah

i have seen auto too....

the 3 cars I surveyed last year had 2 autos and 1 manual.......

you just need to survey......as you are getting 2nd hand cars....not new .......

Auto????? check this place http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/mod...-specifications

all Fiat Cars listed here, none of Multipla have AUTO gear.
If anyone of you see the link of pictures please send the URL let me check it out. also checked with my Boss about this.

I think you can take a smaller Fiat car if you looking for auto.
which is FIAT Panda this one sold out, no more new stock(torino said that) you can check for the 2nd hand , this one also less problem like multipla, is much smaller then multipla and similar size like kenari. selling almost as Myvi price. But it is 1.3 only 16V consider strong power. fuel effective.

Hm......just go and do some survey....

This post has been edited by Nel: Aug 10 2007, 11:55 AM

If I have money, I'd get a Fiat500 or Fiat600..

If the TS likes the Multipla that it's his preference. I've never sat in one before so I wouldn't know how spacious it is and how it handles. Driving experience for a Conti comes with a price but the driving experience itself is priceless.

urmm.... Nel, any other fiat MPV within my budget except ulysse... kinda too big for me. any idea bout doplo? malaysia ada? reliable? i think i really like fiat after i have done some research....

it has a funny placement......

the fist row (driver's row) can sit 3 people.....there is three chairs....and the chairs are rather comfy even for someone as fat as I am....

second row also 3 chairs......

FIAT MPV....... Sounds like you are looking for Matrix things~ so sad to tell you Malaysia blocked many new and nice Fiat car into the market so as many other cars. Now what i can recommending to you is Fiat Panda, Fiat Stilo.

Here is the url you can have a look http://www.myfiat.com.my/fiat-showroom/Pan...lutions.jsp.htm

I can only help you with the new car price, used car currently none is selling now

fiat stilo 5 door canggih lar.. sure out of budget wan... panda still ok i think... back seat is it comfortable when drive long journey?

would like to ask bout doblo... any idea?

Fiat Doblo, in the Fiat profile cannot find this car, and hardly see in KL here. Forget this model as the sparepart is like sharing with Citroen and Renault, don you recognise sometime you also see Renault and Citroen with similar car ?? FYI the Renault Scenic one Citroen also have, Fiat Ulyssee, Citroen and Renault have too.

So just to let all of you see my favourite FIAT car which Malaysia dont have.




I really like this one!! FIAT Ideal



This is FIAT Panda, interior is slightly bigger and shorter than Kenari and of coarse much tougher than Kenari la !!



Another cool one ! Fiat Croma

[quote=Nel,Aug 10 2007, 05:05 PM]
FIAT MPV....... Sounds like you are looking for Matrix things~ so sad to tell you Malaysia blocked many new and nice Fiat car into the market so as many other cars. Now what i can recommending to you is Fiat Panda, Fiat Stilo.

Here is the url you can have a look http://www.myfiat.com.my/fiat-showroom/Pan...lutions.jsp.htm

I can only help you with the new car price, used car currently none is selling now

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Hi Nel

any offer for coupe?? Last time i check the price si 120k, quite expensive for a 7 years old car

FIAT COUPE 20V TURBO ??? 6th gear one ??
Just check with my boss brand new is at RM115K just almost similar price as you want. You may get RM110K. If you really interested! Call my boss to negotiate the price. as you know it is 7years old car. last time i dont see many left lo~~

WOndering...how much is Fiat Panda locally? This car seems to get pretty good reviews.

There's a local Multipla website. www.mymultipla.multiply.com , it'll link you to their yahoogroups! website.

Check out this one. It's yours for RM55k. A high price for a used 1.6 unit but is redone and the only one in Malaysia with bodykit fitted!

http://mymultipla.multiply.com/photos/albu...a_2002_Facelift

Generally, the Diesels posed the most problematic in Malaysia and also in UK (yahoogroups UK website), and hence more maintainence and workshop visits.

Most reviews asked you to buy the diesels due to performance and of course, the europeans prefers diesels, and yet they're the ones that have enormous amounts of problems. Better bet is the 1.6 petrol and yes, the entire planet only has MANUAL transmission. Due to it's manual tranny, it has better pick up power than equivalent 1.6 MPV's ala Matrix.

For auto, you can try the Chevy Nabira (timing belt change is >Rm1k I think), but space wise is 'tighter'. Personally, I dun believe in medium sized 7 seater MPV's. Getting in and out the rear is a pain.

There was a comparison with Zafira (see youtube type 'Fiat Multipla Top Gear') by Jeremy Clarkson and he chose the Multipla for MANY reasons. Did you see FIfth Gear in Astro 78? The team also chose the Multipla vs Zafira II vs Renault Scenic II vs Honda FRV/Edix, Toyota Verso and the VW Touran!

wah..seems like somebodys gonna own nice sweety multipla..multipla is kinda unique creation i think..

Nel,
The Doblo uses the Multipla Diesels parts and engine NOT the same as Renault and Citroen.
The Ulyssess, maybe.

The 1.6 Multipla shares it's parts mostly with the Brava/o and the Marea. Therefore, parts should be aplenty from recon, chop shop or new. Need Nel to confirm this.

Rubicube, you are right, Multipla,Bravo/a & Marea share the same engine which mean same power. but the rest is differrent. !! thanks!


FIAT Panda is a much better choice and with current price is little little big high then Myvi only, but sad to tell you all that Panda is no more stock. If there still have 10-20 over in stock with that attractive price i will consider to get one, as it much much better then Myvi haha~ but then talking about the spare part and also maintaining fee sure is slightly higher then MYVI.
So to all Fiat Panda Lover



Once again,we lost the oppotunitties to get this nice car.

This post has been edited by Nel: Aug 14 2007, 10:39 AM

did someone say Fiat Coupe...?
Yumm... if only I got money, I'd get one...

Fiat Croma nice ler... anyone can give estimate used car price for Fiat Croma and stilo? also, this 2 model, which one is more popular in malaysia?

Fiat Croma is still not on sale in Malaysia but there's one unit in the Fiat showroom which was the mechanics training car.

Stilo, hardly anyone bought it. Maybe sold 2 units these past years.

Wahlau~~ Fiat Couple man~ i like it too la~~ really sporty car and one of old old 6th gear car. but when you sit into Alfa 15 GTA you will never ask about coupe anymore haha~ but that is another case la.

Talking about the egine sound of the coupe i love it man~ !!


Fiat Stilo, haha~~~ one of the expensive car la~ 155k for an old car dude~ but that is 2.4L car. but too small, unless you like Punto HGT then you may take a look on that car la~ hehe~ just take a look~

This post has been edited by Nel: Aug 14 2007, 05:43 PM

There's a Fiat Multipla owners write up in one of our local mag. 'Cars.my'!

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/677944

check this out!

Fiat Panda... I bought one in year 2004.,..still serving me very well..but ever since i bought vios..i never used it anymore..now i want to sell it off with heavy heart since maintaining 2 cars is "tough" on me now. Any takers?

hey guys, i know this is 2007 - 2010 old post. my company want to buy few fiat multipla. if any of the owners here want to sell their fiat multipla please contact me on 019 331 kosong kosong 33 . many thanks!



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