written by cop01sh on 30/03/2004
Good Points
Orange, Big, Cheap and Fun.
Bad Points
Get the split rear seats, rear visability poor.
General Comments
I've had a Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD SX for 4 months and 3000 miles, and it's been great so far. We got orange but have seen some great looking metallics about. If buying again, I would spend the extra £120 for the split rear seats, although I haven't needed them yet as the boot is so big. I don't even fold the pram down to transport it these days. A few dodgy points (not to put you off, just for info): my head lamps get condensation inside (I think there's a kit to fix this) and the incorrect rubber stopper as been fittered to the front door openings (the stopper is actually on the car not the door). I've just noticed this one. Basically, when I close either front door, the lower corner, to the back of the car, flexes and momentarily hits the sliding door. As a result, the paint is wearing away and it will probably rust if left unchecked. I'll be taking mine in shortly. So a point to watch, before you take yours home from the dealer.
Anyway in general, recommended. It's nice to be different. I'm planning to convert mine into a weekend camper, with a hammock for the kids. I'd be intrested if anyone else as done this?