Used Fiat Adventure : Is it worth buying ??

neofromcapone · 18th June 2008, 07:11

Thanks DI, my heart is set on the Adv, and I want to buy the fiat for keeps, like owning a peice of history, concern is will owning a 2002 Adv make, have a lot of month left at the end of the money.

I intend to use the Adv 70 / 30 highway city usage, and out of town trips.
and the 1.2 may be underpowered or so I feel.

Anyways I wil be chasing the adv.......just the pricing has to fit.

thalavoy · 18th June 2008, 11:09

With 70% highway usage, you should look at no other car apart from Adventure. Once you get used to the carpet ride, you will be addicted. I am prepared to have lesser FE by having the minimal tyre pressure (29 psi) to have this smooth ride.

jack33 · 18th June 2008, 11:35

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Originally Posted by neofromcapone

Hi guys,

I need to decide between a 2002 40K kms Fiat Adventure and a 2004 Palio1.2.both are approx the same price and fully loaded, I am inclined towards the adventure, hugely confused, please advice

Go for adventure man.It has got some great off road capabilities too.

jack33 · 18th June 2008, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by neofromcapone

Thanks DI, my heart is set on the Adv, and I want to buy the fiat for keeps, like owning a peice of history, concern is will owning a 2002 Adv make, have a lot of month left at the end of the money.

I intend to use the Adv 70 / 30 highway city usage, and out of town trips.
and the 1.2 may be underpowered or so I feel.

Anyways I wil be chasing the adv.......just the pricing has to fit.

Just checkout this pic.This is adventure negotiating a 4wd terrain.The guys from the south will be knowing the Mookambika-Kodajathiri road condition

neofromcapone · 19th June 2008, 17:13

Holy molly Is this a car or a mountain goat

lohithrao · 7th August 2008, 09:48

In search of a perfect touring machine, i have come across a used Adventure(2002) this has done about 48k kms, and the price is 1.4lacs

Any pointers on what might go wrong(keeping the kms run in mind) and also what and all have to be checked?

Any good Fiat mech who can be consulted to do a check on it?

Also if an Adventure guru's out here can accompany me when i got to see the car

Lastly is it sensible to pick a 2002 Adventure which has run about 48k, this is for touring...will it be reliable??

lohithrao · 7th August 2008, 10:28

Still no response hopefully people have not forgotten Palio Adventure

khan_sultan · 7th August 2008, 10:39

Buy it man. Palio 1.6/Adventure/S10 are the best VFM in the used car market. Try negotiating for price reduction.

If the car is in Bangalore, I would suggest that you take it to Green Tracks on Hosur road and ask them for a checkup and inputs on what needs immediate/long term attention. Would cost you just 200 bucks. I did that when I bought my S10.

Best of luck man. Let me know if you need any help. I can come to Green Tracks on weekend as it is very close to my home.

D.V.R · 7th August 2008, 10:48

Is it the 1.9D or the 1.6P?It might be difficult body parts.Regarding the engines the 1.9D has been discontinued and the 1.6P is still available in the Stile.Both the engines are quite reliable.Get it checked at a reliable workshop.

wanderernomad · 7th August 2008, 10:54

The checklist, make it comprehensive. The spares are very costly. I got to know yesterday that the alluminium footboard in the adventure costs 18K, talk about costs :(

rmonie · 7th August 2008, 11:00

Just do it. Areas to check:
1. Front suspension & tyre wear. The very first lot of Adventures had a problem with the front struts & this was replaced by Fiat FOC. I faced this on my car.
2. Brake pad wear & the front disks.

Thats it. I have not faced any other abnormal (routine maintenance apart) problems in my 80K kms on the Adventure.

lohithrao · 7th August 2008, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack33

Just checkout this pic.This is adventure negotiating a 4wd terrain.The guys from the south will be knowing the Mookambika-Kodajathiri road condition

WOW amazing.... now am all more eager to go for this beast

lohithrao · 7th August 2008, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Buy it man. Palio 1.6/Adventure/S10 are the best VFM in the used car market. Try negotiating for price reduction.

If the car is in Bangalore, I would suggest that you take it to Green Tracks on Hosur road and ask them for a checkup and inputs on what needs immediate/long term attention. Would cost you just 200 bucks. I did that when I bought my S10.

Best of luck man. Let me know if you need any help. I can come to Green Tracks on weekend as it is very close to my home.

Thanks khan, yea will surely give you a buzz if i take it to Green Tracks...

lohithrao · 7th August 2008, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudsan

an OHC to this car, I think has been the right one.

Am trying to do the same

for touring you need a tough vehicle and am sure Adventure is the right choice

Lucky you, got hold of a new one

last week had been to Automatrix and did ask those guys about Adventure hehehe

lohithrao · 7th August 2008, 11:38

Thanks guys...

rmonie, which model is your car? the one which am interesed is a 2002 model..

Whats the life of the suspensions and the cost?

Whats the estimated life og a properly used engine? again what might be it costing me to redo?

We can continue to talk on this subject in this thread,
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sedans...th-buying.html

18th June 2008, 07:11	#16
neofromcapone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 419 Thanked: 477 Times	Thanks DI, my heart is set on the Adv, and I want to buy the fiat for keeps, like owning a peice of history, concern is will owning a 2002 Adv make, have a lot of month left at the end of the money. I intend to use the Adv 70 / 30 highway city usage, and out of town trips. and the 1.2 may be underpowered or so I feel. Anyways I wil be chasing the adv.......just the pricing has to fit.
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18th June 2008, 11:09	#17
thalavoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 408 Thanked: 77 Times View My Garage	With 70% highway usage, you should look at no other car apart from Adventure. Once you get used to the carpet ride, you will be addicted. I am prepared to have lesser FE by having the minimal tyre pressure (29 psi) to have this smooth ride.
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19th June 2008, 17:13	#20
neofromcapone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 419 Thanked: 477 Times	Holy molly Is this a car or a mountain goat
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7th August 2008, 09:48	#21
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Thinking about a used Adventure In search of a perfect touring machine, i have come across a used Adventure(2002) this has done about 48k kms, and the price is 1.4lacs Any pointers on what might go wrong(keeping the kms run in mind) and also what and all have to be checked? Any good Fiat mech who can be consulted to do a check on it? Also if an Adventure guru's out here can accompany me when i got to see the car Lastly is it sensible to pick a 2002 Adventure which has run about 48k, this is for touring...will it be reliable??
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7th August 2008, 10:28	#22
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Still no response hopefully people have not forgotten Palio Adventure
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7th August 2008, 10:39	#23
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,932 Thanked: 5,894 Times View My Garage	Buy it man. Palio 1.6/Adventure/S10 are the best VFM in the used car market. Try negotiating for price reduction. If the car is in Bangalore, I would suggest that you take it to Green Tracks on Hosur road and ask them for a checkup and inputs on what needs immediate/long term attention. Would cost you just 200 bucks. I did that when I bought my S10. Best of luck man. Let me know if you need any help. I can come to Green Tracks on weekend as it is very close to my home.
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7th August 2008, 10:48	#24
D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 278 Thanked: 14 Times	Is it the 1.9D or the 1.6P?It might be difficult body parts.Regarding the engines the 1.9D has been discontinued and the 1.6P is still available in the Stile.Both the engines are quite reliable.Get it checked at a reliable workshop.
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7th August 2008, 10:54	#25
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,536 Thanked: 1,279 Times View My Garage	The checklist, make it comprehensive. The spares are very costly. I got to know yesterday that the alluminium footboard in the adventure costs 18K, talk about costs :(
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7th August 2008, 11:00	#26
rmonie BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 233 Thanked: 62 Times View My Garage	Just do it. Areas to check: 1. Front suspension & tyre wear. The very first lot of Adventures had a problem with the front struts & this was replaced by Fiat FOC. I faced this on my car. 2. Brake pad wear & the front disks. Thats it. I have not faced any other abnormal (routine maintenance apart) problems in my 80K kms on the Adventure.
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7th August 2008, 11:38	#30
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys... rmonie, which model is your car? the one which am interesed is a 2002 model.. Whats the life of the suspensions and the cost? Whats the estimated life og a properly used engine? again what might be it costing me to redo? We can continue to talk on this subject in this thread, http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sedans...th-buying.html Last edited by lohithrao : 7th August 2008 at 11:40.
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