Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo
11-02-2007, 01:18 PM
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Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo
any oneno anythin bout these...
im really thinkin bout buyin one but heard parts are hard to get...
so just wanna no if they are reliable nice drive etc etc
cheers peeps
im really thinkin bout buyin one but heard parts are hard to get...
so just wanna no if they are reliable nice drive etc etc
cheers peeps
11-02-2007, 01:22 PM
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Make sure the timing belt has been done aroudn 60k, as it can cost up to 2k to replace as it's a full engine out job. I personally wouldnt buy a FIAT, i've just got rid of my wife's Bravo HGT as it was a nightmare from day one.
In the end it needed a new clutch and gearbox which was going to cost around £1500....so i stuck it on ebay
Absolute electrical nightmares as well, they certainly arent built for cold/wet weather as when its cold the stereo wont turn off 
A lad at work has a 20V turbo coupe, it's fast as fuck, but it just looks tatty. Theres bits of interior trim hanging off all over the place, certainly not a great car for build quality, like most fiats
In the end it needed a new clutch and gearbox which was going to cost around £1500....so i stuck it on ebay
Absolute electrical nightmares as well, they certainly arent built for cold/wet weather as when its cold the stereo wont turn off A lad at work has a 20V turbo coupe, it's fast as fuck, but it just looks tatty. Theres bits of interior trim hanging off all over the place, certainly not a great car for build quality, like most fiats
11-02-2007, 01:24 PM
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is the 16v much less powerful???
more reliable etc???
more reliable etc???
more reliable and easier to work on too
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11-02-2007, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by notSteveS2
also what they like on fuel economy???
any one no rough MPG???
as ive gotta travel about a bit so im lookin for half decent fuel economy too
any one no rough MPG???
as ive gotta travel about a bit so im lookin for half decent fuel economy too
Don;t get me wrong, fuckin great engine, sounds fantastic and revs all day long...theres just that thought in the back of your mind that thinks "its gonna go boom one of these days"
11-02-2007, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Stavros
Originally Posted by notSteveS2
is the 16v much less powerful???
more reliable etc???
more reliable etc???
more reliable and easier to work on too
hence why im askin...
if the 16v is more reliable then ill look more into them what power are the 16v???
think the 20v is bout 220bhp aint it
11-02-2007, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMouthBillyBass
Originally Posted by notSteveS2
also what they like on fuel economy???
any one no rough MPG???
as ive gotta travel about a bit so im lookin for half decent fuel economy too
any one no rough MPG???
as ive gotta travel about a bit so im lookin for half decent fuel economy too
Don;t get me wrong, fuckin great engine, sounds fantastic and revs all day long...theres just that thought in the back of your mind that thinks "its gonna go boom one of these days" yea see ive had enuff of that in the back of my mind...
dont wanna tune no more but dont wanna piss poor slow car neither...
if it wil lonly get like 25MPG then ill probably pass
11-02-2007, 01:40 PM
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m8 has a 20v turbo goes fooking well and hes never had a prob with it 2 g to do a cam belt is a load of shit to fiat chage 1 g he gets about 30 mpg on a run
11-02-2007, 05:29 PM
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16v = 195 BHP
20v = 220 BHP
My bro's just got a 16ver, running 10psi and it shifts pretty good. As with any turbo the more you press the right pedal the quicker the fuel goes !!!
20v = 220 BHP
My bro's just got a 16ver, running 10psi and it shifts pretty good. As with any turbo the more you press the right pedal the quicker the fuel goes !!!
11-02-2007, 05:37 PM
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Had a 20v turbo. had to do the clutch and the timing belt on mine, got both done inc a service for 1k. prices of 2k for a clutch or belt are main dealer prices. engine does not NEED to come out for either but the job is easier with it out which is why fiat do it this way, but they quote 17 hours labour for the job.
fuel ecconomy aint nothing special but if that is your prime concern mate buy a 1.0 fiesta..
nice cars, fairly quick as standard and well equipped. evo gave the car 5 stars..
fuel ecconomy aint nothing special but if that is your prime concern mate buy a 1.0 fiesta..
nice cars, fairly quick as standard and well equipped. evo gave the car 5 stars..
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I used 2 work on fiat for 6 n a half years n only really got the fiat coupes in for the timing belts. U can do the timing belt without taking the engine out u have 2 take the engine n gear box mounts off n move the engine 2 the passenger side of the engine compartment.bit of a nightmare job.
11-02-2007, 09:14 PM
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IIRC - Exhaust manifolds are also prone to splitting between cyl 4-5. Had mine changed as a goodwill gesture by Fiat, who in-turn are the worst jokers I have been the misfortune of dealing with.
11-02-2007, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by northerner
IIRC - Exhaust manifolds are also prone to splitting between cyl 4-5. Had mine changed as a goodwill gesture by Fiat, who in-turn are the worst jokers I have been the misfortune of dealing with.
11-02-2007, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMouthBillyBass
Originally Posted by northerner
IIRC - Exhaust manifolds are also prone to splitting between cyl 4-5. Had mine changed as a goodwill gesture by Fiat, who in-turn are the worst jokers I have been the misfortune of dealing with.
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12-02-2007, 08:53 AM
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i had a bravo hgt 20v good quick car but always had problems had to change gearbox at 30k miles and as for cam belt i did mine in about an hour and a half on my drive easy when you know how 
oh and heavy on fuel
oh and heavy on fuel
12-02-2007, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by northerner
Originally Posted by BigMouthBillyBass
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IIRC - Exhaust manifolds are also prone to splitting between cyl 4-5. Had mine changed as a goodwill gesture by Fiat, who in-turn are the worst jokers I have been the misfortune of dealing with.
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