shedenvy Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Sexy times. That looks really straight. They're getting rarer. I spot about one a month now. Main beam is indeed under the windscreen. At night they're great but unfortunately dipped beam are a bit rubbish. The fogs in the bumper make up for it though. Your description is spot on about the windows. I'm positive the average driver can see my lap. Eventually you get used to it. I need to get some remap action on it now so I can annoy (more) BMW/Aldi drivers. Dirk Diggler, Lacquer Peel, jumpingjehovahs and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 That looks amazing. Well done man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 I can't take the credit for finding it or cleaning it, it really does shine....Peter (Beep) is responsible for both of those, so thank you Peter. BeEP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Agreed on thesebeing an interesting choice, it’s like they deliberately chose oddness at every turn in the design, fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Being a Fiat, it has some minor issues: -Stereo works but driver side speakers are a bit flaky. Oddly decent sound though.-Rear door card 'material' loose on passenger side rear-Rusty looking inner rear arches. Might kill it come MOT time but it might just need a ton of underseal...-Interior plastic has biodegraded in that typical Fiat fashion-Vibration at idle, a bit random as it won't happen when cold or all the time, I suspect something is loose-Loose sounding something drivers side front...-Speedo goes nuts if the car goes over 70.-Windscreen washers might be broken That is about it though, and given the Fiat era it comes from, that isn't bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 This thread always reminds me of this track that I love: Amishtat and Billy - Medhurst 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Great choice I really like my facelift one. Just utterly practical too, and you don’t see many about either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Oddly, I have seen two other pre-facelift examples this week, and a ropey facelift today. There is still a handful in London.... You saw two others when you were collecting the red one from mine yesterday! Or do you mean another two? Here they are, having a bit of a face off... bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Oh I forgot about those, so including my one, I have now seen 5 original Multiplas since Monday. BeEP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 So trying to discover what is going on with the window wash (appears to be a dead pump) and I discovered a nasty little rot trap in these earlier Multiplas. The drivers side inner wing is rotting from the inside out, no doubt a dirt trap. The metal around the front suspension mount seems fine for now. That is definitely an MOT fail. Passenger side one looks iffy, but not terrible. Otherwise there is typical underseal peel and oxide round the rear inner arches. First car I've had since a ZX where you can see daylight through the inner arches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedenvy Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I can't like that I'm afraid and will definately have a look in that area on weekend. On a lighter note, anyone with welding skills and a penchant for duck faced mpvs should check out this gem: ABARTH! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323705639305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I like that in all its colour coded glory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Excellent motors these Multipliers Had our one 7 years, now on 180k You bought the right engine and the right spec: Twin sunroofing = ELX They drive so much better than FR-V, and considering the Fiat was at budget pricing, show up the Honda in other ways too. I know this because owned both and the Honda was sent packing bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 That whacky one with the bodykit has to be a former dealer centrepiece or something, 1999 reg date and within December too, pretty sure that was the UK launch month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Okay, so me and the other half are moving house at the beginning of April. The Multipla will be used as a van for the most part, and then will be up for grabs via a cheap (sub £5) roffle. I will then need something economical but with a good turn of speed for my then 65 mile commute on work days. I'll keep a watchful eye on for sale adverts on here, as I'd rather deal with someone off of the forum then a disguised dealer on gumtree or something. In other news, I managed to procure that might be, might not be HGF 800 for less than half the price I won it for. Collection is on Wednesday. I'm feeling confident. garethj, Brodders, loserone and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Is yours not a diesel? Mines properly economical to run especially on a good long commute(75 miles a day) and averages well over 45 and touching 50 on the motorway if I stay under 85. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 It is, and it's very frugal, but I don't especially want to do 300 miles a week in it..... I try not to go over 72ish in it as it makes the speedo go nuts. I could stash it away even.... Gotta be honest, I was oddly tempted by Mattys Golf GTi on here, but I can't buy anything until April. Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 It is, and it's very frugal, but I don't especially want to do 300 miles a week in it..... I try not to go over 72ish in it as it makes the speedo go nuts. I could stash it away even.... Gotta be honest, I was oddly tempted by Mattys Golf GTi on here, but I can't buy anything until April.Oh you can though, just let yourself go. In other news why can't fiat still come up with ideas like the multipla any more? Inspired design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Yes I’m tempted too, never owed a golf. I’m always entertained by your next find though so keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Oh you can though, just let yourself go. In other news why can't fiat still come up with ideas like the multipla any more? Inspired design No, unfortunately I really have to stick to this buying drought until the house move, not including this incoming 820 (with potential but hopefully not HGF). One odd quirk with the Multipla, the rear windows are electric but you cannot open them from the drivers seat. I have never been in a car like that before. If someone has a nice barge (diesel or straight six, they like motorways) for sale in the coming weeks, I may want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Wierd. Can't think of that makes anything safer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Where you moving to bramz, over my way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Yeah hopefully near Tidworth. Just awaiting the referencing going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If thats the case bramz you should be buying an old trooper to take up the plains!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Blimey, transfer to Salisbury on the cards for you then. When are you moving? Do you need a hand unloading bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Can't transfer for a little while (and the driving job at Eastleigh has disappeared due to issues with DB), so it will be a slog to Basingstoke each day. Thanks for your offer of help, a few people have offered! Should be okay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Alrighty, I've procured the eventual replacement for the Multipla now. If a shiter wants it, it's available from the beginning of April and it's £275. MOT until June something. I'll put it up for roffle if no one wants it outright. bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Alrighty, I've procured the eventual replacement for the Multipla now. If a shiter wants it, it's available from the beginning of April and it's £275. MOT until June something. I'll put it up for roffle if no one wants it outright.Any more details about it please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 I'll type something out tomorrow but best thing to do for now is read the previous page, just a bit tired now! Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 As I've just put on the ebay tat thread, I'd love the 850 when you've finished with it. I phoned about it at 3.30 this afternoon and having checked insurance and train tickets was going down tomorrow morning. Only to discover at 6pm that it had been sold. Not a complaint; I've been away the last two days and just couldn't get there any sooner. Hope you enjoy it but I'd appreciate knowing if/when you come to move it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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