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Cheap bland workhorse estate - Croma? #1599085 22/04/2017 12:51 22/04/2017 12:51
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,525 Nuneaton, Warwickshire JLow75 OP My life on the forum
JLow75 OP My life on the forum Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,525 Nuneaton, Warwickshire	I am again looking for another car in addition to the Coupe to be used for daily work-horse duties, shopping & ferrying stuff about, trips to Tip & particularly carting gear to music festivals etc. I'm after an estate (or a large hatchback) with lots of space in back Budget - £1800 tops, petrol or diesel I also want something with a bit of power & torque - say 150bhp + for M'way cruising. Been looking at the Saab 9-3 Sportwagon which are getting real bargains but struggling to find a suitable one in the Midlands within my budget, seen some go for stupidly low money - even with sub 100k miles Anyway, spotted a 2006 Croma 1.9JTD estate 150bhp 97K very tidy FSH etc (and obviously cheap!) but know nothing about them, had a bit of a butchers on the Fiat Forum about them anyone enlighten? - worth a punt if cheap enough or stay well clear? DPF's seem to be a problem (as with any poorly maintained modern diesel) Belts/tensioners & water pump would need doing too (overdue) what sort of price for this job all in - £300+ ? Any advice on the Croma (or any other suitable car welcomed) Thanks in advance

Re: Cheap bland workhorse estate - Croma? [Re: JLow75] #1599088 22/04/2017 14:24 22/04/2017 14:24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,560 Berlin barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio Forum Demigod Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,560 Berlin	I'd have thought a 2006 diesel would be a recirculating thingy rather than the later DPF - my 2008 Bravo has the same engine but no DPF. Had to change the recirc control when I bought it but nothing since - 180k miles later. 53-55mpg on my long commute, up to 60mpg on a run. But I drive like Miss Daisy is in the back... Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!

Re: Cheap bland workhorse estate - Croma? [Re: JLow75] #1599091 22/04/2017 14:52 22/04/2017 14:52
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich C coupedummy Je suis un Coupé
coupedummy Je suis un Coupé C Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich	My next work horse after my stilo estate is going to be a Volvo d5 v70 which suits your budget I reckon. Has loads of toys and generally very reliable. Many with 300000 miles plus. 163 or 180 Bhp and manual or auto. Generally manual seem bullet proof. May struggle to get less than 100k at that budget but definitely next on cards for me.

Re: Cheap bland workhorse estate - Croma? [Re: JLow75] #1599185 23/04/2017 18:08 23/04/2017 18:08
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,095 Berkshire AnnieMac Enjoying the ride
AnnieMac Enjoying the ride Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,095 Berkshire	I have an Alfa Sportwagon and it's brilliant.

Re: Cheap bland workhorse estate - Croma? [Re: JLow75] #1599383 26/04/2017 11:35 26/04/2017 11:35
Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 575 Ayrshire ScouseCoupe Enjoying the ride
ScouseCoupe Enjoying the ride Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 575 Ayrshire	Originally Posted By JLow75 I am again looking for another car in addition to the Coupe to be used for daily work-horse duties, shopping & ferrying stuff about, trips to Tip & particularly carting gear to music festivals etc. I'm after an estate (or a large hatchback) with lots of space in back Budget - £1800 tops, petrol or diesel I also want something with a bit of power & torque - say 150bhp + for M'way cruising. Been looking at the Saab 9-3 Sportwagon which are getting real bargains but struggling to find a suitable one in the Midlands within my budget, seen some go for stupidly low money - even with sub 100k miles Anyway, spotted a 2006 Croma 1.9JTD estate 150bhp 97K very tidy FSH etc (and obviously cheap!) but know nothing about them, had a bit of a butchers on the Fiat Forum about them anyone enlighten? - worth a punt if cheap enough or stay well clear? DPF's seem to be a problem (as with any poorly maintained modern diesel) Belts/tensioners & water pump would need doing too (overdue) what sort of price for this job all in - £300+ ? Any advice on the Croma (or any other suitable car welcomed) Thanks in advance We had a Croma 1,9 Mjet 16v Eleganza for 4 years between 2007 and 2011. Reliable it was, spacious it was, good to drive daily and comfortable. Boot is huge with seats up. Eleganza spec is best. Dynamic ok'ish. Prestario spec over the top but chops headroom due to glass roof and hard bone crunching suspension on the 18's. Weak points are the Alternators and front and rear suspension. Do remember these Croma' share a huge amount of parts from the Vauxhall / Opel Vectra C and Signum models, as GM and Fiat where in alliance when these were in production. Sold between 2005 - 2008 They are a big bargain now and fully supported with spares. Avoid the 1.8 Petrol, totally gutless. 1999 Rosso Corsa 20VT ( Restored ) 2000 Rosso Alfa 916 Spider 2.0 T.S Lusso ( Under Restoration)

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