1.3 16v MultiJet Active 5dr People Carrier

Really love our Doblo, but one flaw...

We bought or Doblo because we love the huge amount of space, upright driving position and very low price (9.6k with aircon and alloys). We were surprised by how well it handled and drove like it was much smaller. Very little understeer when pushed and nice to chuck around corners. Ride is a bit bouncy but you expect that in a Fiat, especially one 6 feet tall!
The 1.3 diesel feels nippy, very torquey and the only downside is lack of ultimate top speed, it struggles beyond 85.
However, when the car was 18 months old we began to get DPF problems, because we don't do many miles it kept getting blocked. Had to have the oil changed 3000 miles after 1st service and am concerned about long term prospects if DPF issues continue, which they have.
Other than the DPF problem our Doblo is ace! It stands out in car parks, is hugely commodious and fun to drive. Quite cheap to run too, 45mpg ish, and nothing else broke except DPF.
We like Doblos so much we are getting a new one, petrol this time though!

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