FIAT BRAVO

[BRT]

Just wanted to make you guys aware of the New Fiat Bravo being sold now by Sterling Service (Battoo Bros) Ltd.

1.4 turbo engine, 120hp, 207 Nm torque
4 air bags, fog lights, Factoy Immoblizer
Voice activated Blue Tooth, SMS viewing, Mp3 CD player
16 inch alloy wheels, 4 wheel disc brakes.
5 star crash rating.

These are just some of features this car comes with

$185,000 Vat Inc.

For any futher info or viewing and request for test drive
Please call 769-9858. Brett

[christopherwilliams2]

errmmm Brett..what about the price?

[BRT]

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[ek4ever]

that 1.4 is pathetic...VW 1.4TSI much better

[BRT]

ummm buddy, if you have nothing good to say please keep quiet, big men dont bash other people or their cars, use some corrective criticism next time. In the car world there is a different market for everyone. This car is in a different segment from a sedan. Also watch the price it is alot cheaper than a TSI jetta. On top of that i really hate how people LIKE YOU only compare cars with horse power, when half that time there roads are jammed with traffic or serious pot holes, how fast you really want to go? SO PLEASE KEEP YOUR NEGATIVE COMMENTS TO YOURSELF. The point of this post was to make people aware of the Brand and the car, Not to take it on a track.

[BRT]

Since there are goin to be some foolish people to make remarks, I just wanted to give a link to compares the 2 versions of the TSI Jetta and the Fiat Bravo 120 T jet. Nothing is wrong with us comparing the cars, but lets do it like proper adults. This page also gives the engines performance, features make not be to spec as with what both car come with down here.

http://www.whatcar.com/Review/EditionCo ... onId2=9827

[ek4ever]

I want to go as fast as I want to .....plus it's a FIAT

[christopherwilliams2]

Brett, is this what you all are selling? and at what price?

http://www.netcarshow.com/fiat/2010-punto_evo/

[CD4Accord]

When they start to bring the Abarah edition Fiat's to trinidad, people will be left shocked when they are left for dead at the lights....

Fiat has been making excellent cars for about 7 years now but they still find it hard to shake off their old unreliable rep... Give it time

[Mazdout]

Re-branding the key.

[Habit7]

I want to go as fast as I want to .....plus it's a FIAT

You obviously don't know what you are talking about, it does 0-60mph in 9secs. Fiat is the parent company of Ferrari.

Great car, fun to drive, great to look at.

[christopherwilliams2]

I want to go as fast as I want to .....plus it's a FIAT

You obviously don't know what you are talking about, it does 0-60mph in 9secs. Fiat is the parent company of Ferrari.

Great car, fun to drive, great to look at.

the punto really does look nice

[WOTman]

T jet 150 please

[killersuzuki]

I'm actually going to look at one of these today!

[christopherwilliams2]

I'm actually going to look at one of these today!

what were your thoughts on it?

[killersuzuki]

Didn't get to go today, the south sales rep, got stuck in traffic.
I will be going tomorrow for sure.

[christopherwilliams2]

Didn't get to go today, the south sales rep, got stuck in traffic.
I will be going tomorrow for sure.

yeah man leh meh know how it was....take lil pics 2 nah...
yuh could find out how much normal servicing for those come up to...the Punto also

[killersuzuki]

This car is hot!!! It's like driving a manual car, just with no clutch pedal to press (like a sequential gearbox.) I was very impressed with this car!

check out the pics:












Again, it is quite literally driving a manual car, you get all the feedback like a manual car, just no clutch pedal to press! It takes getting used to, but once you do, it is a really fun ride!

This is a solodex machine, hands down!

Full review tomorrow!

[christopherwilliams2]

car lookin bessssss!
thanks for the pics!
lookin forward to the local review!

[killersuzuki]

Ok, so the car is euro: nice interior, good driving position, nice dash, etc. The only bad thing, is the rear windows are manual (wind up). This is a distinctly Euro trait, so i expected it. No problem for me.

The transmission is a Duralogic gearbox. basically a manual transmission, but the car operates the clutch for you.

Here is a pic of the gear shifter:

Like I said, it is a manual gearbox, so the car WILL roll if it is in gear and you take your foot off the brake. There is an option (Hill assist) that will hold the car in place; This car did not have it though.

Now, driving impressions:

In auto mode, the car takes some getting used to, because it still feels like a manual, so at first the ride was a little jerky. However once you get used to it, it is ok. BUT, this car was meant to driven in manaul mode! I drove it like a manual, launched the car, almost smoked the tires in 1st, pulled hard in second, etc. Drive the car like a manual car, and it will behave like a manual car, with all the the feedback, throttle blipping when downshifting, lovely noises, the whole nine yards!

The car handles very well, with minimal body roll, and the ride is firm without being harsh. The bravo I drove had 16" rims with continental tires - not bad, but I would go up to 17s.

So in conclusion, I would say this car is very appealing to me, as a person who needs an everyday car that I can solodex on weekends - because believe you me, this car is solodex beast! at $184k it is the best value for money I have seen in a new car: comfort, style, good looks, and a great driving experience. It is not an EVO or a WRX, so do not expect that level of power, but I dare say that on a twisty road, the bravo can hold it's own.

In conclusion, I have one thing to say:

I want this car, or better yet the version with 150hp!!!!!

[Habit7]

In conclusion, I have one thing to say:

I want this car, or better yet the version with 150hp!!!!!

I see that the one you tested doesn't have Blue&me. Well its this amazing bluetooth system that gives you voice dialling and other features that are great as cell phone use is now illegal. Plus you can load up to 8GB of mp3s to a usb drive or ipod and use your voice to control the stereo.

This car is Trinidad's best kept secret, but ppl will say euro...expensive...service...resale... but i say whatever. i got mine for 165k, a way better deal and car than i would get than a comparable subaru impreza

[killersuzuki]

Nice! How do u manage with duralogic transmission? I didn't drive it very long. I was wondering how is it in day to day traffic?

[damieG82]

Habit7 (and killerhyundai in case u buy one) please ensure that Sterling changes the transmission fluid, I'd say anywhere between 40-60K km intervals. I've been privy to their lack of communication with clients regarding maintenance of cars bought from them. It has left a padna of mine with a messed up transmission valve-body in his Octavia... cost to repair: $18,000. Lucky he's getting one brought in for about $3K. His car is doing over 120K kms and Sterling never once advised him of a tranny fluid change to date.

*IMPORTANT*

For a few years now, european cars have been coming with sealed transmissions, with 'lifetime' fluid in it. As such, the dealerships have not been changing the fluid, leading to failure of the unit (the most popular of these has been with Peugeot). This problem has been experienced globally and service bulletins were subsequently issued stating that the fluid needs to be changed at certain intervals, just like any other fluid (eg engine oil or coolant). However, it seems local dealers do not make a point of including this service as part of scheduled maintenance, nor do are they diligent in advising clients of same, therefore YOU the owner must be aware and request the fluid change yourself at the appropriate time.

Concerning the Bravo and Punto more specifically, as the Dualogic is a robotised manual gearbox, it carries a regular gearbox, which takes normal gearbox fluid (75W85 or 90), and an incorporated actuation unit which requires transmission fluid (Tutela CS Speed; I've read any Dexron III synthetic fluid is an alternative, but you can confirm with Sterling).

Hope this helps, and keeps you happily motoring in your euro for years to come

[christopherwilliams2]

anyone with a local review of the Punto???

[killersuzuki]

I wonder if the firm will bring this for me:

http://www.abarthcars.co.uk/uk/CMSUK/Ca ... Punto.aspx

And how much would it cost?

[BRT]

the lastest issue of Zorce Magazine, Has indepth reviews on both the PUNTO & BRAVO. some very good stuff.

[christopherwilliams2]

the lastest issue of Zorce Magazine, Has indepth reviews on both the PUNTO & BRAVO. some very good stuff.

where can i get this latest issue?

[Habit7]

[ek4ever]

So is the Dynamique model offered here? If so for how much?

[Habit7]

pm BRT he sells them, the UK kits don't really apply in T&T