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It was a familiar scenario that played out in Sydney's eastern suburbs on Tuesday. A mini-van of cashed-up Chinese buyers with a budget of $20 million set off on a tour of some of Sydney's finest real estate, accompanied by an interpreter, a driver and in this case Brad Caldwell-Eyles, of 1st City Hasemer+Caldwell.eyles.
Starting at a Michael Suttor-designed waterfront mansion in Watsons Bay, the group of eight then moved on to inspect off-market listings in Vaucluse, Bellevue Hill and Point Piper.
"As we went down Wolseley Road it was interesting that the group were certainly aware of which house used to be Craig-y-Mor. Not because it used to be owned by Rene Rivkin, but because it belongs to Zeng Wei, the son of their former vice president," said Mr Caldwell-Eyles.
The Chinese princeling made headlines in recent weeks when he took the wrecking ball to the century-old Point Piper property that he purchased in 2008 for $32.4 million. He has plans to build a modern five-storey residence on the site.
"Between appointments we also took them to see where our own corporate elite live, so we showed them the Murdoch house and the Packer compound," said Mr Caldwell-Eyles.
The issue of overseas buyers is currently under scrutiny as part of a parliamentary inquiry into foreign investment in residential real estate. In a submission to the inquiry, researchers from the Reserve Bank concluded that foreign purchases have "remained low as a share of the total value and number of houses turning over".
But Sydney real estate agents say that in certain blue-chip markets their presence is heavily felt. This week Chinese billionaire Wang Wenjing spent $7.1 million on a waterfront home in Mosman's Beauty Point – a suburb that has proved hugely popular with offshore buyers in recent years.
As has Sydney's salubrious eastern suburbs.
"There are definitely more off-shore buyers circling Sydney than there have been in decades, but the Chinese interest is more apparent at the prestige end because they're giving local buyers a run for their money," said Craig Pontey, director of Ray White Double Bay, who has had three referrals from their China office in the past three months.
Treasury figures to the inquiry show the number of foreign buyer approvals for NSW this financial year has already far exceeded the number of approvals in the 12 months prior.
In the nine months to March there were 5245 property approvals for foreign buyers worth $9.61 billion, up from 3475 approvals worth $5.57 billion for the 2012-13 financial year.
Growing immigration numbers are also making it harder for many agents to distinguish between off-shore buyers and new immigrants.
ABS figures released on Thursday show the NSW population grew by 110,000 in 2013, of which 71,400 was from overseas migration.
"There's a lot of hype about foreign buyers, which is not to say they are not buying property, but a good percentage of those buyers are actually now Sydneysiders," said Mr Pontey.


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Tech N9NE - Thugged Out Lyrics (feat. Gonzoe)
Tech N9NE – Thugged Out Lyrics (feat. Gonzoe, Phats Bossi, Poppa L.Q. and Yukmouth)
Regime Life nigga!!
Speak on it!
Tech 9!(Tech 9!)
Phats Boss (Phats Boss)
Gonzoe (Gonzoe)
L.Q. nigga (L.Q.)!
[Chorus (Phats Bossi)]
Throw up yo hands if you Thugged Out!
First nigga act up, first nigga gettin drugged out!
Throw up yo hands if you Thugged Out!
First nigga act up, first nigga gettin drugged out!
[Verse 1 (Yukmouth)]
Balla position
Regime niggas fuck all'a ya women draped up in linen
I spit this fly shit since I was 5 years old
on some 'ol Osh Kosh Bi'Gosh shit
toss ya bitch, keep it top secret, lock it
Smoke-A-Lot click, walkin around wit ounces in they pockets
bitches jock it
we ridin Benz's, ya'll still drivin 50 rockets
nigga don't knock it
but you need to stop it
top notch shit
I used to cop bricks
rock it up an chop like La-Bobbitt
pushin the 5 whip through the projects til the led 9 spits
nigga you rhyme sick, but you could never fuck around wit my shit
my click my crew nigga
that hard time shit
criminal minded, posted on the grind shit
that cone silencer for one time shit
turnin, pounds into ashes
drinkin Cristal from the bottle
fuck ya glasses
smokin Black-N-Milds to the plastic
the last trial was kinda drastic
limo driver got his ass kicked, tryin to sue us
I'm A-1 Yola juss like the package
delivered in triple wrappin
niggas get blasted an put in a casket
ashes to ashes an dust to dust, when they fuck wit Yuk
plus I got my own record label
[Verse 2 (Phats Bossi)]
When things is usual we pop Christy
an stack them Bentley's
ya pockets empty pretending to be me
they name me Bossi
my whole click rich like we the Cosby's
slippin's costly
it's cut-throat so fuck a softie
in head to head combat
you scared to bust back
an trust that
call the Regime we known to pull gats in black hats
hop out the company truck
give a fuck, fill my cup an celebrate wit Yuk
now that we grown ups
rock alligators an bumpin slow cuts
juss like the Sho Nuff, we can't be touched
I was raised ruff
gang banged an hand cuffed
fightin [?] always showin my guts, flexin my nuts
hand me my 'Uervo
flip work like we was Trader Joe's from Cisco
optimo, now it's X-O
fightin my [?] for death
pray it's my brother that's kept
when you owe, pay ya debt an we can make it some [?]
[Verse 3 (Gonzoe)]
We got it bundled up
gimme my scratch
it's juss my turn an I'ma take mine
nigga don't get attached
tryin to soak up, listenin
tryin to locate my donuts an hit 'em
while we juss got on fuckin up my buisness
never finished
til we give up the plate
extra innings
swing for the fence
you think too little
your world dance wit mud puddles
my shit Evian, I love trouble
start wisperin wit ya hands wide open, watchin you huddle
big every down
everybody got guns, let 'em ring
you fuckin wit me, let's all go out wit a bang
in this last day, this last hour
kool-aid chest cowards wit they life in my hands set off the power
lights out
[?] the whole house
wit a gallon of gas to douse
light a flame an flush 'em out
every slug count
miss an get your stripes took
nigga this is real life wit real names written in the black books!
Throw up yo hands if you Thugged Out!
First nigga act up, first nigga gettin drugged out!
Throw up yo hands if you Thugged Out!
First nigga act up, first nigga gettin drugged out!
I can be a villian if ya…. let me! (Thugged Out!!)
First nigga act up, first nigga gettin drugged out!
I can be a villian if ya…. let me! (Thugged Out!!)
First nigga act up, first nigga gettin drugged out!
[Verse 4 (Poppa L.Q.)]
(Check it)
Ever since I was a youngsta been wit this slick shit
tryin to touch a quick one, number one [?]
turn an 18 to a full 36 ain't jokin thats how we did it
we was natural born chemists
ballin wit this, Benjamin big heads in my fist
got ya life in my pocket an more than that on my wrist
I got my degree in the concreate of S.C.
comprised wit gettin paper, an started investin in me
utilized my hustle skills beyond my record deal
and time will reveal whose really holdin the skrill
playboy ya lackin, aint touchin my tax brackets
you fuckin wit some thugs, wit some multi-million dollar [?]
an if it's on an crackin then my reaction is clappin
is you gon' make it happen or is ya high cappin?
Ya betta get to trackin playboy if you ain't packin
Smoke-A-Lot, Regime is distributin max [?]
spent years over the stove in a mini-factory lab
where illegal pharmaceudicals were sold
I was probably 10 years old when I learned to disassemble
then reassemble a semi-auto matic pistol blind fold!
[Verse 5 (Tech N9ne)]
They call me Regime, cuz I'm way clean in stay Beam
never live in no day dream, bitch niggas wear Maybelline
throwin up peace cuz you know that I got you
[?] but I cop too
Rogue Dog! Rogue Dog!
57 venomous!
When I bust this shit got a gang of criminals feelin us
I'm from Waymeyer the same kinda pain caine grinda
wit a scripta
stickin out like a skin head at a ?bahrmistfa?
fuck wit N9ne get snuffed out
Phats Bossi, Maxx, Poppa L.Q., Gonzoe
an my nigga Yukmouth, Thugged Out!
Any nigga wit the bombay
never con-ways displayed
so-right, so-tight
New York niggas say be John Blazed
I been to the ringa
scrapped 'em like I was a guest on Jerry Springer
wit desert eagle, tech meezle
a [?] a nigga, a drop a [?]
I die a lil nigga
leave 'em wit a 30 round drummer
slit ya throat then we skip out, "I Know What You Did Last Summer"
aint nobody fuckin wit Regime niggas
bust gats at ya cats makin extreme figures
get ready for the Rogue Dogs, told ya'll we seperatin yo jaw
fuckin yo hoes dog
lickin toes, balls
makin mutha fuckin clothes fall
OH! You mutha fuckas dont know!
At the show you trippin, gotta go get the steel toe
to the brain nigga
REGIME KILLAS keep the function poppin
you really wanna know what time we leave, shit…. [?]
[Tech N9NE – Thugged Out Lyrics (feat. Gonzoe, Phats Bossi, Poppa L.Q. and Yukmouth)]
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You are semantically correct. But what does it matter? To quote Mr Spock: "A difference which makes no difference IS no difference."[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=60228\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
So help me here as I can get confused easily. You've been registered a year and a half and this topic is your 2nd post or is it your 1st? What useful purpose does this type of post serve other than to try and judge the site and Michael as if you are somehow holier or are a nit picker.Try getting some more things to do that would be a bigger deal and try not to fret about the "somewhat disingenuous". Better yet, go to most of the other sites that plaster their pages with ads, pop-ups, and just about every other annoying "commercial" junk and see what the meaning of commercial is.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=60237\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Michael is in business... to make $$. I never read his comments as "I'm here to run this as a non-profit gesture". I for one find it very refreshing that Michael has resisted the temptation to allow commercial advertising or paid endorsements on his site which given the success of this site I'm sure he has been approached numerous times. This site is so clean and a useful source of good information because there is not the annoyance of such commercial advertising.Michael is not beyond criticision (I don't always agree with him)... but when one "reaches" to such lengths to find fault I can only assume one is perplexed where else to look.Keep up the good work Michael. (and no I'm not waiting for him to walk on water)Kelly[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=60243\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Well, that depends on what you mean by "commercial." The National Geographic Society is not commercial, but they make a ton of money. The contents of magazines are "editiorial", but the author, publisher, printer, and a host of others also profit from it. I would say this site is "non-commercial" in the sense that it is not pushing products through advertising - obviously the reviews can promote products and companies seem to send review samples in hopes of a free review. But likewise, they can also be roasted (although I don't rarely see that here).Naturally, there are costs. Why do you expect to get something for nothing? I find the idea that people should give away their efforts for simply the satisfaction of doing it disgusting. Photographers get paid very little as it is. The internet is not making the situation any easier. I am waiting for the day when people place enough value in the work of others that they don't mind paying for it. However, in the world of Walmarts and free internet access, I am not going to hold my breath.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=60247\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
I seem to have touched a nerve. To some people apparently, Michael Reichmann is beyond any criticism whatsoever. Let me know when he starts walking on water. I want to be there to photograph it.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=60241\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
No, just seems to be an odd choice of a first post. First impressions and all that.Any particular reason it bothers you enough to post about it?[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=60251\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
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I dont read what the fellow said as anti-LL, it was simply an observation on the man's wording. You people need to stop reacting so hottly to everything.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=60352\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
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2012/11/19 21:56:50
Going to the OSU basketball game Friday. Where can I get the best gyro in the area. Thanks.
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2012/11/19 22:48:31
I used to love the Souvlaki Palace which was on High st just north of 17th ave. That closed many years ago but my understanding is that they combined it with the Buckeye Donuts shop in roughly the same area. I have not been there but I hear it is very good. The donuts are ok to good depending on freshness.
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Re:Columbus Best Gyro- Campus Area
2012/11/19 23:03:41
Other choices are Apollo's a little south of Buckeye donuts between 13th and 14th ave and Cafe Kabul which is north of the arena on Olentangy River rd. I think the portions at Apollos are small but they are cheap. Cafe Kabul is actually an afghan restaurant and the have lots of interesting dishes but do have gyros as well. Parking is much easier there than over on high st too.
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2012/11/21 22:29:06
Thanks. I think I'll try Buckeye Donuts after a couple beers at the Library.
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High school boys basketball: Payson rallies past Pine View to move into 3A semifinals
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Payson players have the drive and determination to win this one. What they have lacked in the southern tournaments is respect. This will be the year that they prove they are deserving of that respect. People forget that they have gone head to head for the title in the final game several times. Lets prove everyone wrong Payson Lions, this is your year!!
niners SAINT GEORGE, UTFeb. 27, 2014 10:28 p.m.
I called this one. Didn't expect Payson to come from behind though.


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Justice of peers
What role, if any, should ordinary citizens play in determining guilt and punishment in criminal cases? Some Chinese courts, dissatisfied with the mixed tribunals of one judge and two lay assessors that hear many of their cases, have been experimenting with so-called people's juries whom they consult before making decisions. Taiwan's judicial branch recently announced that it would soon seek legislative approval for pilot projects for its own, as yet undetailed, version of a consultative jury.
Both sides of the Taiwan strait can benefit from studying the unique consultative jury system that South Korea has implemented since 2008. It is an imaginative, if tentative, effort to adapt to Korean circumstances features of both the common law jury and the continental European mixed tribunal of professional judges and laymen that Japan established in 2009.
Like most of East Asia, Korea seemed an unlikely candidate for any type of popular participation in judicial decision-making. Yet, despite authoritarian traditions, South Korea's dramatic transformation from dictatorship to democracy in the late 1980s brought strong demands for democratising the administration of justice. In 1999, president Kim Dae-jung appointed a committee that recommended citizen participation in the courts. In 2007, the National Assembly promulgated the Act on Citizen Participation in Criminal Trials, which launched a five-year period of experimentation with a consultative jury. This avoided the constitutional problem that would have arisen had the ultimate decision-making authority of judges been infringed.
After reviewing the results of this experiment, a more permanent system of popular participation is to be installed.
Supporters of Korea's experiment hope to enhance public confidence in the legitimacy and credibility of courts that were considered autocratic, secretive, frequently corrupt and always under the influence of official and business elites. They expect jury trials to bolster broader reforms designed to end Korea's inquisitorial 'paper trials' that have largely focused on court confirmation of pretrial testimony and other government evidence, with little opportunity for meaningful defence. Their goal is to create open, adversarial hearings featuring in-court testimony subject to crossexamination before impartial professional and lay adjudicators in an equal contest between prosecution and defence.
Thus far, the Korean jury affects only a small number of cases. It applies solely to specified, mostly serious offences, excluding white-collar offences such as fraud and embezzlement. Moreover, judges have the discretion to preclude use of juries in cases they deem inappropriate, and defendants can choose to be tried by judges alone. Juries are randomly selected, but certain professions are exempt or disqualified from serving, and prospective jurors are examined in court by prosecution and defence, who can each reject a few without giving reasons and exclude others for cause.
In principle, juries deliberate independently, without judicial intervention, and their verdicts must be unanimous. At the request of the majority of jurors, however, they may discuss the case with the presiding judge before voting. If jurors cannot reach a unanimous verdict on their first vote, they must hear the views of the presiding judge, after which they may decide by simple majority. The presiding judge also gives jurors guidelines regarding sentencing. Jury determinations on guilt and sentencing are not legally binding on judges, but must be included in the trial record, and the court must explain to the defendant any discrepancy between the court's decision and the jury's.
While it is premature at this point to evaluate the Korean experiment, a number of circumstances can be noted preliminarily. The much heavier burden on judicial resources that many thought would be imposed on the courts has not materialised. Indeed, the number of jury trials has been much lower than expected. Courts often exclude complicated cases - most jury trials conclude in a day - and most defendants choose bench trials. As expected, attracting and compelling juror participation have proved difficult. Yet most who serve come away with a favourable experience, and have been more diverse in age and occupation than anticipated.
Trial courts accept jury verdicts regarding guilt in more than 90 per cent of the cases, and jury sentencing recommendations even more. The percentage of court judgments reversed on appeal is proving to be substantially lower for jury trials than for other criminal cases. Significantly, jury trials have resulted in an unusually high acquittal rate - 8.8 per cent in one study and 10 per cent in another, roughly three times the acquittal rate for non-jury criminal trials. Further evaluation will require greater and more comprehensive data, and interpreting its implications will be subtle and challenging.
Yet some things already seem clear. Korea's jury system appears to be here to stay, if only in its non-binding capacity. The categories of applicable criminal cases are likely to expand, including fraud and embezzlement, so that cases will increase. Criteria for allowing potential jurors to be excused from duty will probably be clarified, as will standards for allowing judges to exclude cases from jury trial.
If, as some reformers advocate, jury verdicts are to become binding, a constitutional amendment or Constitutional Court interpretation may be necessary, and there is the added issue whether criminal defendants should be granted a constitutional right to trial by jury, so that this opportunity is no longer limited to cases prescribed by legislation and permitted by judges.
The South Korean experiment offers a fertile field for study. Law reformers on the mainland and in Taiwan will have many questions about how the system works and why. Many observers are waiting to see whether Korea will take steps to authorise ordinary citizens to make binding decisions about guilt and sentencing.
Jerome A. Cohen is professor and co-director of the US-Asia Law Institute at NYU School of Law and adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. See also www.usasialaw.org. Research papers by Jae-in Yoo and Hyun-kyung Kim made important contributions to this article
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"Grave Location" has a layout map and is listed in the order that the headstones
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Paradise Cemetery is located on the Northwest edge of town. Turn off Hwy 114 on Honeysuckle Drive and then turn left on Pecan Street.
The 1552 headstones were surveyed and photographed in December of 1999.
There are 2 Historical Markers in the cemetery. The text and some pictures follow:
George Lafayette Ramsdale (1820 1884)
George Lafayette Ramsdale (1820 1884) was a native of Devonshire, England. By 1836, he had come to Texas and enlisted in the army during the war for independence from Mexico. After the revolution, Ramsdale, his wife, Elizabeth (1825 1909) and their children lived in Harrison, Rusk, Houston, and Bosque Counties. During the Civil War, he served the Confederacy by protecting the frontier. The family moved to Wise County in 1866, where he farmed and operated a tannery. His military service, adventuresome spirit, and community leadership are significant examples of the states pioneer heritage.
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A key challenge of leadership is to educate and inspire those around us to lead more effectively in their own lives. This challenge is of critical importance in communities of at-risk individuals and young adults who, too often, are presented with lifestyle alternatives that are damaging, dangerous and an economic drain on society, such as with young adults and gangs. Here are some facts:
- Gang violence affects everyone in the United States. About one in every 31 adults in this country, according to the Pew Center, is in prison, in jail or on supervised release. That means 30 other adults are sharing the cost of incarcerating every inmate.
- As the 21st century begins, nearly 25 percent of males incarcerated in the United States claim a gang affiliation. Finding and implementing ways to end gang violence can save taxpayers billions of dollars now spent fighting gang crime and imprisoning the perpetrators.
Keeping people out of prison and living more productive lives, moreover, could add billions to the economy. Yet most efforts over the past few decades haven't stopped gang violence. In fact, street gangs have become more violent and have spread to more American cities. Why? Because gang prevention programs don't work. In fact, they may well have unintentionally fueled gang violence.
How can this be so? And what can today's leaders do to transform inner-city neighborhoods plagued by gang violence? Come find out at the most eye-opening MSEL Executive Breakfast event of the year.
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Christopher Yanov was named by San Diego Magazine as one of San Diego's new civic power brokers for raising and awarding over $1,000,000 in scholarships to inner-city students before turning 30 years old. Yanov earned four college degrees in a total of just five years. He graduated in two-and-a-half years from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish Literature. Yanov also completed two master's programs at the University of San Diego with degrees in Peace and Justice, and International Relations.
Previously, Yanov worked with gang members for five years before starting Reality Changers in May 2001 with just $300. Now the program's 200 plus students have earned over $10,000,000 in scholarships from all sources. More recently, Yanov was also selected as an inaugural commissioner of the San Diego Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention, is the chairman of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce's Education and Workforce Development Committee, and is putting the finishing touches on his book, How to End Gang Violence in America.
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An Oberlin man was struck in the face with a piece of metal that flew through the windshield of his car Friday morning.
Rocky River police said the man was traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 between Wooster Road and Valley View Drive when the incident occurred. Officers were called to the scene at 6:50 a.m.
The driver, Mark Mentzer, 49, was conscious and alert, stopping his vehicle safely to call police after the incident, said police Sgt. George Lichman.
Mentzer was taken to Fairview Hospital with facial injuries but was later released, according to police. He was home Friday evening, but the woman who answered the door explained that he was in too much pain to talk.
"He can't talk now, he has been talking all day (about what happened)," she said.
Lichman said police were unable to determine from where the curved piece of metal originated.
"We don't know if it was kicked up from the road or if it fell from the bridge," he said.
The accident backed up traffic for some time as one lane of the interstate was closed.
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Oakdale High School junior Sabrina Franciosa was chosen the recipient of the title of Distinguished Young Woman, passed on to her from OHS senior and current Distinguished Young Woman Janki Mistry. The annual Distinguished Young Women of Oakdale program was hosted Saturday, Feb. 9 at Magnolia School Auditorium.
Military Appreciation Weekend with the Stockton Thunder is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16, with doors at the arena in Stockton opening at 6:30 p.m. each night and the puck dropping at 7:30 p.m.
Titled "A Time for Change," Oakdale Mayor Pat Paul addressed over 100 people gathered at the Gene Bianchi Community Center for the city's annual State of the City Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
An item on the removal of the downtown benches for maintenance turned into a lengthy discussion about the problems of the downtown homeless at the Monday, Feb. 4 Oakdale City Council meeting.
Seeking to shore up the main canal, South San Joaquin Irrigation District has brought in crews to do just that, adding shotcrete to the walls of the canal that runs along Victory Avenue at the San Joaquin-Stanislaus County line.
The Super Bowl is one of America's most-anticipated and watched sporting events of the year, an opportunity for family, friends, and fans to gather together and root for their team. However, the celebration can quickly turn to tragedy when partygoers exercise poor judgment and fail to designate a non-drinking driver.
A bicycle race being put on by Topsport will see riders in the area of Willms Road and Crabtree Road outside Oakdale on Saturday, Feb. 2.
The Stanislaus County Veterans Advisory Commission is holding a Facilities Needs Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1001 South Santa Cruz Avenue, Modesto.
Gun shots were fired at an Oakdale police officer on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 29 which resulted in a multi-agency dragnet and the eventual arrest of two suspects. No officers were hurt or struck by the gunfire and by the end of the evening, both suspects were in jail.
Named as the January 2013 Artist of the Month by the Oak Valley Art Society, Peggy Clark is a Missouri native who lives with her husband, Bob, in Modesto. They have three children.
A dropping occupancy rate in Oak Valley Hospital's surgical and medical ward to only two patients caused the closing of the unit earlier this month until the number of in-house care patients was able to rise at the 35-bed facility. The two remaining patients were transferred to the hospital's intensive care unit for their care.
Oakdale Police arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder on Sunday, Jan. 27 after responding to the Quik Stop Market on East F Street regarding a call at 4:22 a.m. of a suspicious male dressed in camouflage clothing and carrying a knife.
Citing the financial well-being of the hospital district, Oak Valley Hospital CEO John McCormick announced that he will be looking into shutting down obstetrics treatment and child birthing at the Oakdale hospital. The move, if finalized, will force Oakdale and Riverbank residents to Modesto and Manteca hospitals for nearby child birthing care.
The Oakdale Animal Shelter has been contracted with the City of Riverbank for animal control services since 2008. The animal shelter is at 9800 Liberini Ave., Oakdale. The shelter is 800 square feet and was built in 1974. Sue Fitzpatrick, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Riverbank brought the Oakdale Animal Shelter issue up at a recent Riverbank council meeting and shared the following details. The building was designed to serve approximately 5,000 people and is now serving two cities with approximately 50,000 people.
Two men fired shots at an Oakdale police officer on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 29 which resulted in a multi-agency dragnet and the eventual arrest of one suspect. No officers were hurt or struck by the gunfire and one suspect remains at large.
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Phase 3 in the City of Oakdale's East "C" Street Waterline Project has begun, and that once again means closure of some roads and ...
While the temperatures for the weekend will signal anything but the end of summer, the approaching Labor Day holiday is often considered the unofficial final ...
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I bought a 2006 Michael Schumacher 1.9 JTD 16V, 150kw ( not the 2.0 20v) in 2014, with 80k kilometeres on the clock. After approx 2 weeks the Cambelt failed but I was lucky enough to halt the car without any Engine problems. It was repaired under warranty, and since then I have driven this car without any problems, except for an Alternator Failure, which I accept can happen on a vehicle of this age. It is extremely economical, and on steady motorway driving returns approx 50 + MPG, and averages 42 - 45 MPG. I have replaced Headlamp bulbs and Stop light bulbs, which can be awkward as the rear cluster has to be removed, and the Front units are difficult to get to. Fortunately the Fiat Dealer/Workshop close to me has very able mechanics and they are very reasonable and accommodating. So...all in all I am very happy with this car and would recommend it as a basically reliable car.
Submitted: 2016-12-22 | ID: 137544
Absolute rubbish car!! Have owned it less than a month and it's already started cutting out when idling and has sprung a nasty oil leak. Along with airbag light which is a common fault with these s**t cars. I can only assume the engineers at fiat were busy surrendering the day this thing was designed and they had to use chimps instead. Have done less than 200 kilometers in this thing as have been in hospital. Apprehensive about taking it to garage for obvious reasons and kicking myself for not doing my research. My advice is don't buy one unless you like drama and mental institutions.
Submitted: 2014-12-03 | ID: 107297
It is a nice car to look at and drive but the electrics are a pain and nothing seems to work. Loose connection keeps coming up on dash, have tried every wire, every fuse, nothing.
Submitted: 2014-01-05 | ID: 39397
Bought my Stilo 1.8 10 days ago for £500.00. Nice all around and drove well for 10 days! On the tenth day the engine management light came on, so it was plugged it on a scanner and it was found to have a cam shaft position sensor fault. This is more grief than it is worth, so it will be crushed soon. I think the electronics are rubbish.
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Does this affect the way the car drives? If not, just ignore it. Hardly a reason to give the car one star and have it crushed! I still have the Stilo I reported on 18 months ago - that's 10 years and 104,000 miles now. The pre-heater fault warning light has always flashed up, but it never fails to start first twist of the key - Michael Price from Gloucestershire
Submitted: 2013-10-12 | ID: 39398
I am driving instructor and have had this car for four years. It is FANTASTIC!! It gets abused by my learners, but still runs well. This is my second Stilo, my first had problems with the airbag lights coming on, but this was simply fixed by checking the connectors under the seats. After 95,000 miles the electric power steering played up in the old one (2002 model), but imagine how many three point turns the car did! My current Stilo runs like a dream and is very comfortable with plenty of legroom for my 6' 3" frame. All in a superb car at amazing prices. I would get another if I could!
Submitted: 2013-04-28 | ID: 39396
I bought this car in August 2003 from a Fiat dealership in Aldershot (now defunct) at exactly one year old with 16K on the clock. They had used it to taxi their customers around, and I had been in it myself a couple of times so knew how it had been driven. My Bravo had had an expensive injector problem and now the gearbox was making noises, so I took the Stilo off their hands. Good move! On short trips around town on a cold engine (and it takes a while to warm up) it returns only around 35 mpg, but on motorway trips gives around 47mpg driven briskly (I have seen 53mpg once when, just to see if I could do it, I stuck to the speed limit all the way) and from tankful to tankful it always does about 43/44. It is a great motorway car, easily loping along at around 85 (abroad, of course) and even at a steady 90 it is turning over at just under 3000 revs, the red line being at 4500. It does make quite a bit of road noise, but you don't realise this until you hit one of those quiet road surfaces, when all you can hear is the quietly pleasing hum of the motor - or, until you put a Glen Miller CD in the slot and find you can't hear the quiet bits. It is ultra reliable, always starting first twist of the key all year round (except once, when the battery had died). The pre-heater warning always flashes up - has done since day one, and I have ignored it for the last eight and a half years. Ignored, it goes away. Two years ago I drove right down to the heel of Italy and back without a hitch. Over 5 weeks I did 4,049 miles at an average 43 mph and got overall 47mpg after 94hrs 20 minutes behind the wheel, unless the onboard computer was lying. Am I an anorak, or what? It now has 98K+ on the clock, and - touch wood - feels like it will go forever. I have had to replace front road springs and shocks and the EGR valve, and when the radio/cassette packed up I replaced it with a Sony Radio/CD (you can buy a smart dash board insert which fills the gap left by the in-built Fiat radio) and that's all, apart from tyres and battery. Every year the local dealership phones me to ask if I want to upgrade yet, but I can't believe any other car would be an improvement. Climbing behind the wheel is like putting on a comfortable old shoe. I keep to the 12000 mile service schedule with, latterly, interim oil and filter changes at 6000, and had the cambelt replaced at the 72000 service. I think this car will see me out (and I'm only 64 and three quarters!) I won't say buy one and you won't be sorry, I have read some of the other reviews, and it appears you can't give them away on ebay, but find a good one with a FSH and only a few previous owners and you'll have a bargain.
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Update on above - 108,500 on the clock now. Two years and 10,000 miles on it just seems to get better all the the time. Nothing needed except a track rod end and a cleaned up squealing rear brake. These are old cars now, and I can only think these vitriolic one star reviews about s**t cars are referring to neglected and unloved specimens that have probably never been properly serviced, that they have been palmed off with. Caveat emptor. - Michael Price from Berkshire
Update on above - 108,500 on the clock now. Two years and 10,000 miles on it just seems to get better all the the time. Nothing needed except a track rod end and a cleaned up squealing rear brake. These are old cars now, and I can only think these vitriolic one star reviews about s**t cars are referring to neglected and unloved specimens that have probably never been properly serviced, that they have been palmed off with. Caveat emptor. - Michael Price from Berkshire
I still have this car, bought 13 years ago this month as a one year old dealership runabout. It sailed through its MoT last month with just one advisory - corrosion on the exhaust outer casing. 1.9 turbo diesel still sweet as a nut, plenty of power and reasonably economical on fuel - though I drive so little now that this has ceased to be an issue. It was a great motorway commuter when I worked at Heathrow Airport, but now I have moved to rural Wales where you can never go faster than the slowest thing in front of you, and the engine hardly ever gets up to operating temperature. Nearly 111,000 on the clock now. I am thinking of treating myself to a small engined petrol car more suitable for the local conditions, one of these little 3-cylinder jobs affordable enough to buy new - I am thinking discounted Citroen C3 or maybe Dacia Sandero - but difficult to justify the outlay when the Stilo still starts first twist of the key every time and hums about with never a hitch. I said the damn thing would probably see me out, and it looks like it's going to. I almost wish the cambelt would go, and trash the engine, but it just goes on, and on, and on............... - Michael Price from Berkshire
Submitted: 2012-03-10 | ID: 39395
Our second Fiat - we've bought two more since. Like ALL manufactures you can get a 'duffer' and reading some of the other reviews there are obviously some disappointed ex owners. That said this is a very underrated car, which is excellent value. The key is to get a good one or ensuring it becomes/stays a good one is to have it repaired and serviced properly. I've had my Stilo for nearly 5 years and love it more than the two brilliant Focus' it replaced. My only faults have been 2 bulbs and a broken front spring. It has great looks, bags of character and has a superior build quality than anything French. Forza Fiat!
Submitted: 2011-11-19 | ID: 39394
I work as a rep and I had to make a decision on the type of car to buy for the purpose. I do roughly 5000kms a month and I figured a car with a bigger engine could fit the bill. I have put 100000kms on the clock in just over 2yrs, not one problem. Smooth and comfortable with enough grunt to blow off not so daring gti drivers. I'm loving it!

Submitted: 2011-05-03 | ID: 39388
I have owned my Fiat Stilo for seven months now and I love it. All it's needed since i bought it is a new tyre and wipers and a service, it drives lovely and feels solid. It's just sailed through its MoT with flying colours. Before I got my Stilo I had a Focus with no end of problems. Best thing I ever did was to get rid of my Focus and buy my Stilo.
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Sorry, the year of car is 2003 not 2007 - Nicola King from England
Submitted: 2011-02-27 | ID: 39392
I bought the Stilo less than 2 yrs old with 37000 klm on the clock, the car has 17inch wheels, skyroof, climatecon, much needed in spain. Bought from a Merc dealer, brill sound system, brill diesel motor, uses no oil between changes, very torque and quick, fastest car I've ever had, (I car rallied in the 80s.) I'm 68 now, since I was 17, 60 +cars have gone through my hands, none as fast as the Fiat. Fairly comfortable, a bit noisy on the m/way other than the usual, battery went dead on me twice, which was a new one, ok since. Tyres, oil changes,new rear susp' bushes 300euroes, the temp gauge and the fuel gauge packed in, need to change all clocks, at 400 euros,forget it! You can access how many miles left in the tank with the right hand stork button. Nice looking car, I would not put it in a garage unless absolutley essential being a diy guy, of course not every one can do it themselves, you need to find a garage that doesn't rip you off. Every garage in Europe has the legal right to download all info relating to any car, not just the dealership,if you want to buy one get it checked by the aa or rac, even if it costs you. Happy motoring!
Submitted: 2011-01-28 | ID: 39390
Bought for my wife in 2008. Paid a fortune to have it serviced including cam belt. Excellent mpg and general running cost. Electrics not great. Finish not great but hey it was very cheap. Have driven Volvos for 20 years at 22 mpg. Will try to find another.

Submitted: 2011-01-17 | ID: 39391
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Bought brand new in May 2004 and so far expenses to date include:- off side track rod end, 50 euros, fitted myself, clean egr valve and fit 2 new aircooler breather pipes, garage (non Fiat) 125 euros. Looking at replacing engine mount(s) in the near future. Thats it in 6 years apart from fuel, uses 5.2 litres per 100 klms, tyres (yes the front tyres do scrub off fast, the knack is to move them onto the rear to enance their life) and yes, the English tyres do last longer than Spanish obtained ones, on average twice as long. Serviced regularly and oil changed every 5000klms. The car goes very well, is fast when speed is required during overtaking, turbo acceleration gives you confidence, comfortable but does tend to roll a little on tight corners, suspension could made been made a little firmer. Every gadget you could reasonably require is included including A.C. and climate control. My friends highly impressed, one of them after just one trip in mine went out and bought a similar model. If they still made this model I would have no hesitation in purchasing again. And whats more, the wife loves it! For me, the best car I have owned. Previous cars being Fords, Volvos and Saabs, all bought from new.
Submitted: 2010-12-29 | ID: 39389
Without doubt the worst purchase I ever made. When it worked, everything was ok, but the faults kept mounting and recurring as time passed. Do not buy a second hand model no matter how cheap.
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I purchased my Stilo in November 2005 and it has been a nightmare. At first it was OK but then it started cutting out for no reason. Eventually I'd finally had enough with visiting my usual garage to repair it. I sent it to the agent who kept it for 3 weeks before finally finding the problem (a sensor playing up and throwing the computer out of sync). After that it was OK for a while, but eventually it started playing up with different things going wrong, including the dashboard failing. I've got all of the receipts for the work done to it, but I'm too scared to add it up in case it gives me a coronary because I'm sure I've spent more on repairs than I spent buying this pig in a poke. - Stephen Bennett from Devon
i have the same senser problem with my stilo that you had with yours but you FAILED to tell us WHICH SENSER ? had thrown the ecu out of sinc - d haskew from
Submitted: 2010-11-18 | ID: 39383
Hi to all Fiat Stilo owners! I imported my Stilo 1.6 3drs dynamic from England in 2005. It looks and sounds very nice till 6 months ago.At that time started to show wrong warning messages and I paid a lot of money to the FIAT garage in Nicosia whithout any result. Sometimes the engine refused to start. This happens with out any reason and it starts after 2 or 3 attemps. Now the main problem with my Stilo is the air recycle system, which does not work and unfortunatley for me remains in the on position leaving the Cyprus warm air entering the cabin and makes my life hell. I appealed to FIAT and the answer was to put clothes inside the vents to avoid the very warm air. My opinion? VERY NICE CAR WITHOUT SUPPORT FROM FIAT IN EVERY SINGLE PROBLEM. They seem to think that they don't owe anything to the people who have paid for their car.
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Mario, I have the same problem and unfortunately there is no solution, even in Italy. They don't pay due care and atttention to anything. My advice to you is to sell the Stilo, at any price, and to buy a ... CAR. I wish you all the best - from Athens
Submitted: 2010-10-24 | ID: 39385
I bought a Fiat Stilo multi WAGON 1.9 JTD MANUAL second hand from a garage, it goes like a rocket, really fast, it never lets you down, starts first time, very great on mpg.
Submitted: 2010-10-09 | ID: 39387
A Wonderful little car. Ive had it for nearly 3 years and it has hardly cost me a penny just the usual service, mot and general wear and tear. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a reliable and cheap runner. If it wasn't for my expanding family I would not be getting a new car.
Submitted: 2010-07-03 | ID: 39382
When I bought this car it had a power problem, basically it would go up hills unless you went into first, I suffered with this for about 6 months, then after it passed its mot with no probs I decided to treat it to a visit to the garage, they said EGR valve; wow my car is now a rocket. It always has an array of electrical errors which I now ignore, I just think its dodgey wiring, it usually happens when someone moves the passenger seat, but hey it shifts like you know what and I feel like I have a new car....Oh happy days
Submitted: 2010-05-26 | ID: 39381
I say if you are thinking about buying a Stilo then don't, for your wallet's sake at least. Don't get me wrong, I own a 02 stilo abarth 2.4 20v in British racing green; it goes like the clappers and is really nice to drive handles fantastic and looks the part with the blade roof and big alloys, great interior with the satnav and wicked sound system but just why does it keep braking all the time? I have had the car 9 months now and it's been in the garage about 5 months of that. It's had new drive shaft (you cant get a recon so I had to buy a new one £350 ) then the electrics started playing up, another £500, then the engine management light came on engine so another £2000 by now I'm thinking s**t! I only paid £3000 for it so is it worth it so the garage warranteed the work they had done for 12months so I thought great least it will be covered now so I get about 800 miles into the new bottom end of my engine then bang there it goes again. The garage fixed it again at a cost of £2700, luckily covered by the warranty, then the airbag lights came on NOT covered by this warranty so another £300 to fix that. Got my car back again, loving it, great, then bang again. The alternator belt snapped (which was a new one) decided to wrap round the cam belt pulley in turn smashed the valves, which wasn't covered by the warranty because it was the top of the engine not the bottom, which was prevously done another £1700 to the garage. I get the car back again then the selespeed gears would only go into 1st 3rd and 5th so back to the garage again . By the time it was fixed the bill came to £1200 by now the garage loves me, my bank manager loves me too because I owe him a fortune and the wife is going insane because we can't afford a holiday this year. Then to top it off 3 days after getting it back again the car goes into meltdown the electrics competely shut down, another trip to the garage and another £900 to fix and now this morning I got in it to go to work and a warning light saying ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE came up on the dash and it sounds like a tank so I call the garage and he says it could be a loose connection but he's busy and it could be a week before he can look at it and there's no other garages around here that will entertain it so playing the waiting game again. Back to public transport! So if you are looking at buying a Stilo or Fiat of any type DON'T. Buy a Bently instead, it will work out cheaper in the long run trust me. And I've only metioned the big jobs, add another £1500 on silly little things that keep going wrong with it. So all in all a great car to wrap up in cotton wool and shrink wrap and leave it in the garage to look at now and then but if you want a car you can drive buy something German or even French, anything just not Italian, so I will give the Stilo Abarth a rating of of 2/10 because when you drive it you will love it and it looks fantastic and feels great but you will be spending more time standing at bus stops then then acually driving it :-( thanks for reading.
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Hi Mick, could you let me know what electrical problems you had as I've got one where the heating and alv parking sensor, rain sensors have gone up the swany. Thanks - Paul Chaffins from England
Same thing went on mine. Fan belt snapped, went into cambelt and buggered engine. I find the clutch really bad, pulls away too fast and that's with a brand new clutch. Don't buy one, they are crap. Fiat stands for fix it again tommorow - Carl Trowbridge from London
Submitted: 2010-05-13 | ID: 39378
This is the second Stilo I have owned and have owned in the past, the 128, 124, Strada, Uno, Punto mk1 and 2, Tipo, Tempra, 131, Brava and Grande Punto all over a period of 25 years. Apart from niggling minor faults, in all those years I have never had a major fault. Only one of these cars was brand new many had high milage. All were reliable cheap to run and fun to drive, my present 1.9 JTD sporting is as solid as a rock economical and will give many similar more expensive cars a run for its money, It cost much less than many similar cars I paid 4000 for a 55 plate with 37000mls. It is fun to drive and handles well. The people who moan about Fiats dont seem to consider value for money or compare faults in similar cars.
Submitted: 2010-03-11 | ID: 39377
Hello everyone, I have had a Stilo Abarth for 4 months now and I also have a loose connection now. If I knew all these problems before I never would have bought it. Suspension has been repaired and there was a leak at the gearbox. So don't buy them...
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I also had the 3dr Abarth and had problems with the suspension, it was a nice car to drive just wonder how Fiat can only get 170bhp from a big lump under the bonnet. lol - from Scotland
Submitted: 2010-01-20 | ID: 39375
I bought my Stilo from new as I liked the looks and interior. Its now done 49000 miles and the only problem has been front suspension bushes. It will cruise all day at 90mph and at a constant 70 mph will return 50 mpg. It's fairly comfortable and roomy, does everything I ask of it and I think its a great car for the price. when I was looking for a car I test drove a SEAT at more money and there was no comparison in build quality, especially the interior. Pity they stopped making them as I think its replacement is nowhere near as good looking.
Submitted: 2009-12-10 | ID: 39372
Complete c**p! This thing has cost me a fortune in repairs, mostly electrical but also suspension and steering. The windows and roof have a mind of their own and it eats batteries. The newest of the very long list is the fabled 'loose connection', the engine is therefore completely dead and no-one can tell me why! I warn you now, walk away. Do not buy a Stilo. Go anywhere else but here!!
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Exactly the same has just happened to my car today!!! I was driving along and it felt like something snapped and then lost all power so had to pull over. On the dash board display it said system failure - loose connection. I had to get towed home as it wouldnt start or anything and now have to wait 'til after Christmas to call the very pricey Fiat garage! - from Yorkshire
Submitted: 2009-12-05 | ID: 39373
Load of rubbish. Don't buy a used one if you need to get to work in the morning. Trust me, walk away.
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Best car for the money - from Devon
I have owned 1.2 Stilo 2002 and haven't had any problems. Very good drive and very cheap on parts look after it and will look after you. I now have a Stilo jtd and like it very much. Only one insurance group higher than the 1.2 petrol and goes like a rocket, very nice with rare electric seats and leather - Mark Franchi from Essex
Submitted: 2009-11-14 | ID: 39367
My Stilo worked fantastically for 2 years and put on 80-odd k miles (41k to 118k) problem-free except for bits and pieces here and there (tyres, pads, odd bearing- only thing major was a new fuel pump). I never got all these airbag/engine warnings that some have suffered. Only things I hated were the front headlamps which are ludicrously hard to change bulbs. Also worth noting is that the back seatbelts struggle to go round some carry-cots/child seats. Otherwise a great drive, superb engine with decent economy (though certainly prefers a motorway run to town tedium, even a 10-mile jaunt on an open road improves it by 10mpg). However 3 weeks ago all of a sudden the car refused to go into reverse, either finding 4th instead or nothing at all. Then it would do it once, but not again for an hour. New cables were suggested and fitted- no change. Decided I need new car as cost of new box astronomical (and will that cure it? Can't afford to p*** £1000 away). Hey presto first dealer I see says he had another Stilo part ex'ed to him the week before, on driving it away from auction it developed exactly the same fault! Another one I saw today says it's been seen on lots of them, some with as little as 60k, and is basically incurable (something about the selection process getting fused/tangled IIRC). Such a pity cos it's got a perfect engine capable of 200k. High-mileage Stilo owners beware- this could be you soon!
Submitted: 2009-11-10 | ID: 39370
What can I say? It is a superb car to own. I bought one second hand and friends told me that I shouldn't bother buying one, that the engines are pretty s****y and that I will have lots of problems with suspension. But they were wrong. I had had few problems when I bought it with electronics but now I'm loving it. Great engine, handles well, great on economy and great on how it lets you feel. Bad sides are noise on motorway and brakes, when you break hard it feels unstable. Superb car.
Submitted: 2009-09-29 | ID: 39371
I've owned my MutliWagon for almost a year now and in that time it has covered about 13,000 miles. As with almost all Fiats I have owned my car has it own electronic idiosyncrasies. The engine warning light has been flashing on and off randomly for the last 6 months. This is sometimes accompanied by the car going into limp mode for 5 minutes or so but otherwise causes no issues. My local Fiat dealer told to ignore it because 'they all do that....' The car is rather average handling wise but as most of my mileage is done on the motorway this isn't too problematic for me. Fuel economy around town isn't great 32-35ish MPG but on a decent motorway run I've seen as much as 48 MPG which I feel is good for a car of this size. Do not under estimate the performance of these cars. Even in standard trim my estate is as quick as a colleagues MK3 Golf GTi. If funds allow I intend getting a remap - more power and fuel economy..... These cars are now available for almost no money. My advice, find one with good service history, buy it and run it into the ground. You won't get more car for your money......
Submitted: 2009-06-19 | ID: 39404
Nice car, design-wise it is 5 years ahead. JTD 80 is probably way worse option that JTD 115. Although mpg is fine and it is good around the city as it has got shorter gear ratio. If you are often on the motorway than you should look for JTD 115 or better. Mine has got 116K on the clock and was fairly reliable. Car suspension and handling is a bit of a disappointment for me. It holds the grip eventually but doesn't feel safe on hard brakes or corners. Older Fiat Brava did a much better job. It is a sound car mechanically; it would get 5 stars from me, but when it comes to electronics again, doesn't feel as solid as some competitors, I would give it 4 stars. Flashing warning lights on dash just for fun could be annoying. The interior is dominated by a beautifully designed dashboard with good materials and ergonomics, the rest of interior feels like from another much cheaper car. Almost everything is squeaking and rattling sometimes more sometimes less, but always.
Submitted: 2009-06-08 | ID: 39405
I bought this car 3 months ago when my Vauxhall Astra 1.6 was written off by vandals. I bought a 1.4 Stilo and loved it instantly. The engine was so quiet, good and comfortable to drive. Fuel consumption was great and the sound system is superb. Sadly my Stilo was written off in a crash (not my fault) but I am looking for another one. The car protected the 3 passengers also, well impressed, even after it rolled over the passengers and driver walked out with 2 small cuts between them. I have had, a Carlton, Calibra, Astra, Escort, Peugeot 406, and I loved the Stilo best. Recommended++++++++++.
Submitted: 2009-05-18 | ID: 39403
Wicked car to own... the Stilo is a brilliant car which comes with great features and nicely refined engines. Excellent safety features and comfort too... I'm very happy with my car!
Submitted: 2009-02-16 | ID: 39402
I must say that I've been traumatised for want of a better word since I purchased this car. Wish I'd kept my Daewoo which I had from new for last 10yrs. On the same day I collected the car it ended up in a garage because messages were flashing up on the screen saying ASR failure, alernator failure, loose connection with a spanner icon. Garage had it for 4 days and said that they couldn't find any faults with it and that it was running ok. Collected the car it drove ok from the garage was beginning to enjoy it then whilst driving, car cuts out again and same messages flashing up again! Will need to take it back to the garage to see if they can resolve the problem. Failing that i'll need to trade it in for a different model. Not impressed with Fiat and would never have another one. Could someone please tell me what the problem is as it is really worrying me.
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I had the same problem of ASR failure, it is hard to spot and belive it or not it was caused by the brake light switch sticking, which is located under your dash on the driver's side. The good news is it took 5 mins to fix at the garage (when they got the part in) but the price is a bit of a worry I must admit, it cost,including the part and labour, £9.00 yes thats right Nine Pounds! I had this done in september 09. I hope this solves your problem - Chris Hurved from Northamptonshire
Submitted: 2008-12-29 | ID: 39400
First the pluses - good car to look at, big car feel, good MPG, goes like s**t of of a shovel. But the down side is the maintenance to replace a simple thing like the air filter is a nightmare - you have to take half the car to pieces - to replace the cam belt is at least 4 hours work and none of these jobs can be tackled by the faint hearted. They are designed to be difficult because they want you to take it along to your local unfriendly Fiat dealer and pay at least £72 per hour plus VAT. Fiat parts are expensive. It's a good car until things go wrong.
Submitted: 2008-12-09 | ID: 39408
This is a fabulous car, cheap to run, fantastic punch and good quality and reliability. The 3 door is better looking than the 5 door but is obviously less practical, that said I have no problems seating 5 in my 3 door. I would highly recommend this car but please don't get a yellow one, they look ridiculous.
Submitted: 2008-09-11 | ID: 39407
I am a proud owner of Fiat Stilo 1.6 16v. I love this car and to be honest nothing can beat the looks of the Stilo 3 door. The engine is beautiful and very refined.... the car does great mileage and is a very nice runner, I have done 120mph in my car which I think is brilliant for a 1.6. The look of the interior is great and it is huge and very spacious... beautiful. I have never had any trouble and I love my car.
Submitted: 2008-04-28 | ID: 39406
The Stilo is a rubbish car! It has cost me a fortune in repairs and my latest one cost £700 to get the electronics working.
Submitted: 2008-02-12 | ID: 39409
I have had my Stilo for a couple of years now, and have found this to be a decent enough car, the car, in my opinion seems to be FIAT's answer to the VW Golf which I have also owned and doesn't compare with the drive etc. The Stilo has plus points however, such as high MPG and obviously the price, quite spacious and decent enough boot. My major concern would be the reliability unfortunately.
Submitted: 2007-10-31 | ID: 39410
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