I,ve had mine about two and a half years now and yes the Brava 115 bhp ELX 16v is an exciting drive.Although now replaced with a newer model my 1996 P plate came fully loaded.Buying second-hand you can get a lot of car for your money if you look out for a well looked after car.Items include ... Read review
Advantages: Specifications, excellent engine, spacious Disadvantages: Hard ride, fuel consumption a little high
I,ve had mine about two and a half years now and yes the Brava 115 bhp ELX 16v is an exciting drive.Although now replaced with a newer model my 1996 P plate came fully loaded.Buying second-hand you can get a lot of car for your money if you look out for a well looked after car.Items include :-
ABS, POWER STEERING, ALLOY WHEELS, DRIVERS AIRBAG,
REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING, ELECTRIC FRONT & REAR WINDOWS,
ELECTRIC TILT/SLIDE ... ...FRONT SEATS, CD MULTI-CHANGER (optional),
COLOUR CODED WING MIRRORS & BUMPERS, TINTED GLASS, FRONT FOG LIGHTS
The list goes on........
FITTED ALARM, KEY IMMOBOLISER, HEADLAMP WASHERS,
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL & DRIVERS SEAT............and of course that beautiful smooth 115 bhp 16v engine.And of course I do mean smooth.This car can be put into 5th gear at 20 mph with no shudder from the engine ... more
I,ve had mine about two and a half years now and yes the Brava 115 bhp ELX 16v is an exciting drive.Although now replaced with a newer model my 1996 P plate came fully loaded.Buying second-hand you can get a lot of car for your money if you look out for a well looked after car.Items include :-
ABS, POWER STEERING, ALLOY WHEELS, DRIVERS AIRBAG, REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING, ELECTRIC FRONT & REAR WINDOWS, ELECTRIC TILT/SLIDE SUNROOF, ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WING MIRRORS, HEATED FRONT SEATS, CD MULTI-CHANGER (optional), COLOUR CODED WING MIRRORS & BUMPERS, TINTED GLASS, FRONT FOG LIGHTS
The list goes on........
FITTED ALARM, KEY IMMOBOLISER, HEADLAMP WASHERS, HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL & DRIVERS SEAT............and of course that beautiful smooth 115 bhp 16v engine.And of course I do mean smooth.This car can be put into 5th gear at 20 mph with no shudder from the engine what so ever.Put your foot down and when you reach 70 mph the 115 bhp engine will surge you forward to a top speed of 120 mph apx.Gradients are no problem either due to loads of torque available.I mean other than the steepest of hills you can take these without coming out of 5th gear.
As I said earlier I've had mine two and a half years now and apart from a slight electrical earth fault it has given me trouble free motoring.
As a family car it is an excellent choice, what with five doors and the boot space can easily store two good size suitcases plus all the other essential items with ease with the addition of the 60/40 split rear seats any unusual shaped items can be stowed away safely.
Finally it's worth noting that this car is ideally suited for longer journeys ( the luxury velour seats are so comfortable & supportive ) as fuel consumption can be a little high around town but delivers a good average on motorway trips.Also it's worth pointing out that the ride may seem a little hard for some drivers but I personally feel it gives a sporty feel.
In my view, talking things Italian, if this car was a pizza it would certainly have all the toppings!!
Advantages: Stylish, well built, holds its value Disadvantages: high servicing costs, plasticky
...is well built for a Fiat and holds its value very well. The car has a great sporty look to it, looking good from all angles.
Power steering comes as standard and the driving position is excellent. Inside, there is plenty of space but (typically Fiat) the interior is a horrible sea of plastic.
Fuel economy is only average and servicing costs are high.
If you want decent boot space, then go for the Brava instead ...
teen 30.09.2000
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Advantages: Looks good, comfortable, good range of features Disadvantages: high fuel consumption, read review for any more
The title of my review- i calld it this as i have tried a Mondeo and i find it to be along the same line as Brava's, but I find that the Brava looks nicer, im not saying this is better or anything.
So, we got this car after we had a Peugeot 309, which gave me more faults than a game of tennis. The Brava was the first 'modern' car that i had, the rest were old and no newer than a J reg.
When i got this i wasn't disappointed, i was just a bit shocked ... ...It looks good from the outside no matter how you look at it, and inside it looks great aswell. It is extremely comfortable aswell! Inside it's curvy, modern, and the radio, air conditioning, heaters and all of the switches are easy to use aswell. The sunroof controls are great with a couple of options for which ways you want to open the sunroof. You can slide it open all the was across, or choose it to lift up a a few inches. The sunroof is electric ...
Ollydv 01.05.2005
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Advantages: road handling, nice and roomy Disadvantages: paintwork problems, interior finish, quick to lose its value
I have had an S Reg brava for over a year now and it is certainly a great deal better than my old punto.
It handles well, and it has a much smoother ride than the punto - the power assisted steering of course helps.
It is a stylish car which still looks good even though the model is 5 years old. However, the problem as I see it is the qulaity of the interior and the paintwork.
The interior plastic scratches very easily and is impossible to put ... ...design fault and mine was broken when I got the car - I have seen other Bravas and Mareas with the same problem.
The paintwork also leaves a great deal to be desired. Sadly I have to park my car on the road and it gets scrtached al the time from other drivers. Because of the design of the car, the bumpers do nothing and pain will always be scratched if another car touches it however slightly. The back lights are also a problem and are easily damaged.
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glendale 25.09.2000
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Advantages: Handling, Looks, Low costs Disadvantages: Trim
I have owned and run the last version of this car (Brava 1.6SX 16v) for 2 years and covered 50,000 miles. I bought it in preference to others (such as the Renault Megane, Peugeot 306 and Citreon Xsara) for it's combination of handling, looks and value. I found the Xsara dull and uninspiring and the 306 had excellent handling but was not such good value or so stylish.
It has proved a very capable car and so far very reliable. The only additional ... ...best points are the handling, styling, low cost (ins group 7) and practicality. The only real negative point has been a slight trim problem. Fuel economy and performance are probably slightly below the class leaders but it's reasonably willing when pushed. Ride quality is ideal for me, and aids responsive handling, although some may find it slightly harsh. It has probably lost a fairly large proportion of it's value by now too. ...
Simon_12 02.05.2001
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...it sorted on the cheap side. (but it was a problem that i shouldnt have had to deal with. but anyway the car now runs fine (touch wood), & and drives like new. so would i buy another fiat brava yeah probibly - but fiat dont make them any more. ...
kcooney 09.01.2004
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Advantages: low fuel consumption, nippy Disadvantages: noisy in lower gears
I got a R-reg FiatBrava 1.9TD last year for £3400.
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