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going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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28/03/2010 19:09
28/03/2010 19:09
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james20v
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james20v
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i absolutely love the look of the fiat coupe and have just bought a 1997 coupe non turbo only 60k miles in black. i have never even been in one and bought it off ebay. it been well looked after, i think! please any tips welcome, i plan to keep it for years. i actually will use it to commute 40 miles to work every day so i hope the fuel bill does not kill me. thanks james
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
[Re: whatmoretyres]
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28/03/2010 19:34
28/03/2010 19:34
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james20v
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james20v
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i dont know how to create a link. the ebay sale closes at 2011 tonight. if its easy please tell me how to create a link and i will TRY and do it. do you know the mpg for 20v non turbo 1997?
Last edited by james20v; 28/03/2010 19:40.
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009493
28/03/2010 19:49
28/03/2010 19:49
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niff
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niff
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how can you have bought the car if the auction has not closed yet
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009494
28/03/2010 19:52
28/03/2010 19:52
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james20v
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james20v
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well i think i should get it as i really want it maybe i should not have tempted fate!
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009496
28/03/2010 19:56
28/03/2010 19:56
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niff
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niff
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ive looked at the add and as long as what he says is true it seems like you have got a good low millage example, if not a bit pricy thow, the 20v na does not hold its price very well and i would not have paid more then £800. Maybe £1000 if it was in such good condition.
If the cambelt was last done in 2006 like the add says, its due a fresh one , and your looking at £300-£400 for this.
Dont want to put you off or anything, just thought you should know the score.
Last edited by niff; 28/03/2010 19:59.
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009500
28/03/2010 20:00
28/03/2010 20:00
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james20v
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james20v
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ouch maybe shoild have done more homework! thats a huge price difference! do you knoe the mpg. maybe i will get outbid!
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009505
28/03/2010 20:06
28/03/2010 20:06
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Vickster
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Vickster
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20v n/a mpg probably 25-32 ish, depending on how and where you are driving 4 minutes to go, £1600 is enough for it especially if needs belts. However, what other 2l sports car can you get for that price with that mileage that looks so darn pretty ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) If you like it, can afford to run it, and plan to keep it, who cares if you have paid a couple of hundred quid over the 'normal' price for one of the many sheds that are out there If you win, enjoy!!! ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) And you will, they sound fantastic
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009517
28/03/2010 20:32
28/03/2010 20:32
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niff
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niff
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i agree v. I have spent a small fortune on my na and i never plan to get rid of it. I have a 20vt aswell but the na is my daily drive and i love it. Also the engine is solid as a rock with not as many things to go wrong as with the turbo.
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009565
28/03/2010 21:59
28/03/2010 21:59
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james20v
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james20v
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thanks vickster and niff i have won it and will be driving it by 10am. i read someone talking about the noise and i do plan to keep it for years and years, it will make me smile going to work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i really really cant wait and £1600 for a car that looks that good and only 61k miles is amazing. i was looking for one really well looked after so hopefully it was. really really cant wait to hear it. thanks again i will log on tomorrow to rave about the noise of it. thanks james
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009577
28/03/2010 22:19
28/03/2010 22:19
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niff
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niff
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get a cybox exhaust fitted to it, i did this to my na and it sounds brill.
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009581
28/03/2010 22:21
28/03/2010 22:21
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Vickster
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Vickster
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And drill the airbox, adds a nice growl ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) Do get the belts done asap, especially the aux belts
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009593
28/03/2010 22:45
28/03/2010 22:45
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MarioCirillo
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Ex El Presidente
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I would reccomend the 20v non turbo chip. Flea on the forum has made the chip, they really make a noticeable difference to the fuel economy on the non turbos and also add a bit of extra grunt!
Welcome to the forum and best of luck with the car :-)
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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29/03/2010 09:28
29/03/2010 09:28
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niff
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niff
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i agree with mario, for around £45 the chip is a great little upgrade, and it does make a difference.
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009707
29/03/2010 09:49
29/03/2010 09:49
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CoupeNewbie
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CoupeNewbie
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Now the deal is done, can you post the E-Bay auction number so we can have a nosey ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) PS - Welcome I had a 20v N/A for a few years before I got my turbo, and if it's a good one, you won't regret it ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) I even got 500 miles out of one tank once.
Last edited by CoupeNewbie; 29/03/2010 09:50.
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1009843
29/03/2010 12:49
29/03/2010 12:49
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K00P
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K00P
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Ignore me...
If it falls through I've got a great NA for sale and I'm open to offers! (see the for sale section)
Last edited by K00P; 29/03/2010 21:53. Reason: learned how to read
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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31/03/2010 15:26
31/03/2010 15:26
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james20v
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james20v
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how do i find the chip you were talking about made by Flea, this would be great. i picked up the car and its unbelievable i would never have believed the noise!!!!!!! the cam belt has only done 5k in since it was fitted in 2006 is it worth changing
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
[Re: speedy_gonzales]
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31/03/2010 20:41
31/03/2010 20:41
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CoupeNewbie
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CoupeNewbie
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Welcome Speedy ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Pics? Edit: Pics of the car. I'm not some sort of perv
Last edited by CoupeNewbie; 31/03/2010 20:43.
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1011559
31/03/2010 20:48
31/03/2010 20:48
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patch234
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patch234
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Wow, a double newbie post ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Welcome both, 20V n/a & 20VT, both great cars ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif) You're in the right place! Welcome home ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif)
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
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#1011571
31/03/2010 21:03
31/03/2010 21:03
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proccy
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proccy
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welcome both - pay £15 to join the club and you'll save loads on servicing/parts/goodies and it helps the community here. get to some meets and get some pics up, that's essential
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
[Re: speedy_gonzales]
#1013295
03/04/2010 18:23
03/04/2010 18:23
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james20v
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james20v
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i will join club tonight i have been reading about the belts have to be changed every two years and get a specialist to check them. does anyone know any specialists near Inverness?
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Re: going to collect a 97 coupe non turbo any tips
[Re: speedy_gonzales]
#1019313
13/04/2010 19:26
13/04/2010 19:26
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niff
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niff
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she looks stunning mate, very nice indeed.
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#1019336
13/04/2010 19:50
13/04/2010 19:50
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FLD_WILLIS
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FLD_WILLIS
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Very nice, the wheels really suit it. ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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