@@phillipsmiley5930 It will give you even more when he peels that wrap off and finds out what screws through the bodywork of a Fiat have done over the winter. I hope he can weld.
It’s only days since I was arguing on here that the Multipla *isn’t* ugly, but is instead an innovative and ingenious design with real integrity. And now there’s this. Whatever this is. 🤣
I admit to being one of those peeps who previously thought that the Multipla was a horribly ugly and disjointed design. After seeing this however, I am happy to concede that every other Multipla is actually not as bad as I once thought, and this thing _is_ the ugly and disjointed Multipla.
Innovative design? It lools like it was sketched down by a blind person on a napkin that got put in the wash. Was it the winning design in a competition to create the ugliest man made object.
Your comment about being different, I can relate to. I have Asperger Syndrome and the grief I've had over the years has made me realise to understand difference. I sincerely enjoy things that are different. Makes life interesting. I embrace it. When I was 14 back in 1994, I remember the registration numbers of all the Leyland Nationals I went to school on and even the chassis numbers. I sure did get grief.
Another Aspy here; I can remember the reg number of all of my family's cars going back to about 1973, along with the exact model and colour; completely useless information, but it's stuck in my noggin for perpetuity.
I worked with a guy who I'm sure had Aspergers. Brilliant software engineer, but he thought it was normal that he had memorised all the STD telephone codes and that he could recognise dashboard instruments of any car - "ah, this speedo was used on a Ford Corsair between 1965 and 1968, and on a Cortina - but only GT - between 1969 and 1970". He was a walking lookup table on anythin technical. It was a standing joke that you never asked him a technical question because he would answer it at length and would then go on to answer all the related questions that you should also have asked him. Mind you, I'm a fine one to talk. When I was little (maybe about 5) I used to know all the houses in the neighbourhood by the patterns of the drain pipes on the outside walls. I remember the reg numbers of all the cars I've owned. Doesn't everyone? Maybe not ;-)
@@Mortimer50145 I can still remember all the registration numbers of the cars my dad owned, going right back to the 1970s! I've still got my "I-Spy" car numbers book too!
@@ffffffffffffffs It's good when people take the time to understand people with Aspergers. They are often surprised by our vast knowledge. At first people think we are rude and weird until they get to know us. Interesting story by the way.
The skinny wheels are AA multifit freewheeling hubs, They make it possible for Patrols to recover 4WD vehicles without having to lift them on a truck. The AA are incredibly innovative in achieving solutions for the challenges of modern motoring. I'd take up Gavin Mulholland's offer of a tour of his van- the kit and VRS are amazing.
@@philiphutchinson4210 Unfortunately there are horror stories about all the breakdown providers, members will make their own choices based on their own experiences and situations. I do know first hand that the AA staff try very hard to go the extra mile for it's members.
Awesome car Ian. I used to own a “normal” one and loved it. I liked what you said about people being intolerant of differences. Apparently when billy Connolly dyed his beard purple he found it useful in quickly establishing whether he’d get on with someone he’d just met, based on their reaction. Was a way to force intolerant people to quickly show their true colours. I guess this amazing vehicle will be similar.
Well said Ian. Normal is boring - this channel is a celebration of being different. But the key thing with you is that it's genuine - some other channels would have taken a car and kitted it out (badly) for views - going down the Top Gear route and actually not caring about the car. You buying this Multipla works because it's secretly what some of your viewers would like to do - and it's totally Hubnut and presumably unplanned? (Multipla review, looked on eBay, it just had to be bought!)
The wheels on the Land Rover are connected to free wheeling hubs. This is a new device we have been given to allow recovery of 4x4 vehicles without a truck. Or vehicles with EPB faults etc.
They could be used for that yes. But often it’s easier to rear lift an RWD car that can’t have the drive wheels turning unpowered. By rear lift I mean put the rear wheels on the trailer and have the front wheels on the road.
They are called dolly wheels so that the AA vehicle can tow the Land Rover without having to use a tow truck but all the wheels have to be off the road. The same thing has to be done with black cabs and automatic cars.
Yes, exactly what I was going to say. If you tow a 4wd vehicle with a set of wheels on the ground then you'll destroy the transfer box, and some proper 4wds with solid axles can actually cook the axle that's on the ground due to the oil not being where it needs to be while the axle is in use. The same thing applies to automatic vehicles, if the driven wheels are on the road when it's being towed then you'll destroy the gearbox, which is why the owner's handbook says to not flat tow them other than in a complete emergency and only for the minimum distance possible to get the vehicle into a safe place. It also happens with large trucks, if you suspend tow them with the driven wheels on the ground and without removing the prop shaft then you'll destroy the gearbox as they use an oil pump that's driven by the engine to circulate the oil. Without the engine running then there's no oil circulation in the gearbox so with it being turned by the driven wheels being on the ground while being towed you will end up thoroughly cooking and destroying a gearbox that costs tens of thousands of pounds, and that would be on the towing company, hence why the recovery operatives take the time to pull the prop shaft before towing them...
@@BobM925 Yes, exactly. The same can be done on trucks too, if the prop shaft bolts are rusted in place, but as you would need to remove two half shafts with most trucks having locking diffs, or more if the truck has multiple drive axles, then removing the prop shaft is the quicker option, if it'll come off...
Talk of dolly wheels reminds me of when my Pug 306 shed its fanbelt about 30 miles from home late at night and I had to get the RAC to tow me home - too far to risk running on battery without an alternator, and the car was a pig to steer with no power steering. The RAC van towed me with my front wheels on the dolly wheels and we set off home. All went well until about 1/2 a mile from home on a twisty unlit country lane, when there was a loud bang, the van lurched and in the door mirror I saw my Pug start dancing about. One of the dolly's tyres had suffered a blowout! In the pitch dark, with only the van's orange flashing light on the roof and a torch, the RAC man had to unload my car, change the wheel on the dolly (yes, he carried a spare for that as well as one for the normal wheels), reload my car and take me the last half mile home. My job was to stand round the bend waving a torch to stop some pillock rear-ending us.
On the "bright" side, you'd probably getting the same looks while driving a standard Multipla so, in that case, you might as well go the extra mile (or ten).
In the early footage with the glare from the mucky windscreen, it's like travelling in a cloud of green fluff--wonderful. You might have to lose the exhaust stacks for daily driving, but the wrap is splendid. You now have four cars you can never sell: Elly, TWC, Betty, and the Multipla, whose name might be Delia?
Yup, might be time to cover the dash with something dark to avoid running over pedestrians that you didn't notice. I know someone who had a near miss in a Renault Twingo with a green dash.
@@Ragnar8504 I think it was mostly an effect of the camera and auto-exposure, but reflections onto the screen does seem to be a problem the makers haven't solved.
@@michaelwright2986 Yeah, probably greatly exaggerated by the camera but while I think there was some exaggeration involved in the story about the people appearing out of nowhere in front of that Twingo, I do believe some of it.
I would strip out and bin the hideous green interior, all gold pipe work on the outside, plus the spoiler, remove any other football related paraphernalia. Good to go then.
@theShowman The colour of the rap isn't too bad I could live with it, it's the Orville fur interior and gold pipes and trim and the fact multi millionaires footballers had a hand in it. I like Fiat Multipla it was a brave and unique design and it offers such practicality and space as a family vehicle.
Agreed, especially as there will be fibres flying around for some time quite apart from matters of practicality and good taste. But metallic pink on a family transport is a non-issue as long as the paint is sound. The glow plug flashing will disappear with new ones and when Ian does an oil change the reason for the leak will become clear. Engine temp in the Fiat diesel can cause drip rate to vary and is a good guide to a solution. 3rd gear change roughness was a bit of a Fiat thing in the '80s and '90s and I vaguely recall having a Strada's gate plate modified under warranty way back. £1K for a PROPER people and things carrier is reasonable (if there are no hidden issues) with the advantage of a high driving position, height from the road for countryside use, good seat and carrying versatility without stupid electronics and looking like a wannabee SUV -- as just about all modern cars have become. Quick hint, it is worth fitting door edge bumper thingies as the Multipla is wide and bumpers protect others as well as the owner when on the school run or in supermarket car parks.
Absolutely fantastic, funniest thing I've seen in ages! the reveal to your family reminds me of when I was introduced to my Step Father in a similar way: it was 1987 and I was waiting on the side of the road for "new" Step Father to arrive, my mum said, "there he is" and I noticed two white Mk2 Ford Escorts coming towards us, a "normal" 1.3L and following it, something that looked liked it had been dragged through the preverbal Halfords bush (white alloy wheels, huge boot spoiler, huge chin spoiler, bonnet scoop, rear riding higher than the front), I asked "which one" she said "the 2nd one"...."Arghhhh" I screamed in my head!! It turns out that it also was completely decked out in fur as well (light brown though!)....I have since developed a good relationship with him and his car tastes have calmed down..a lot!! So I hope that yours is a keeper!! (haha get it......keeper!!??.....I'll get my coat!).
Love the families reactions Hub, your son is a gem, mine is just like him, he’s the reason I have just bought a 1 owner since new 1987 2CV with just 27k on the clock! Thank you…..
In a world that is so full of stuff and people that would make you downright sad and miserable a car that makes you giggle is a wonderful thing …love it !
Never before has the saying "They all do that Sir" been more appropriate than when being used to describe the flashing glow plug light of a Fiat Multipla. Mine has done that for years and has been fine even when camping in the Shetlands in it at -10 degrees. A good buy, I hope you grow to love it but beware they do tend to get under your skin!
“I should’ve HubNut liveried this one” - yes!! Absolutely! I would definitely like to see you turn this into a more normal Multipla, albeit maybe keeping the pink?? But you could do another wrap yourself. With all the seats removed it could even be a very capable van! Also as a goth-girl trans woman I certainly appreciated your little rant about difference itself being intolerable, no matter how big or small. :)
I didn't think it could get any worse and then oil started running out of it. I'm looking forward to more videos about the Multipla. Great buy Ian. Thank goodness you bought it so I didn't have to!
The Fiat Multipla is ugly, however, I like it. I admire how cleverly designed it is and how brave Fiat was in the styling. All other MPVs of that time all looked very bland and boring.
Yeh but why couldn't they have designed something good looking? I just don't understand how this design ever got past a sketch. The shocking thing is *someone* somewhere actually had to approve this design... The mind boggles. It would actually be an interesting experience to sit down to chat for 5 minutes with this person.
Fiat should help you get this MK1 Multipla back into shape, it is such a rare car nowadays, and a prime example of Fiat leading, rather than following its German / Japanese rivals, something it never did very well.
@@brianlaunchbury4491 a concept which never caught on. Have to admire Fiat for trying but it was never going to catch on, even Honda had a go with the FRV which was a far better car then the Multipa but even that failed miserably.
@@interceptor-ss8kb They sold almost 400,000 examples overall, it sold quite well in its home market, so you are hardly talking Rover Cityrover levels of sales disaster.
@@ebutuoyYT if you ever saw the crash test cars of the city Rover at Longbridge it's quite a good thing the city rover never sold well as the cars were extremely unsafe. They were pictured a few years back on some urban exploring site.
Talking about people being derogatory and giving rude gestures-to anybody who is ‘different’ here’s a cycling story for you. My Wife who can no longer drive because of medical issues (one of which affected her balance and reactions in general) has had an Electric Tricycle for nearly a year this November. It’s currently off tŷe road and the battery has been sent back to tŷr supplier because it won’t hold charge. Our Niece brought our old 207 and still has to pass her test (Sadly at 17 she took off my beloved Hub Nut sticker! I also have an E-Bike (two wheels and it’s called an Apache) I love it! Well upshot is we were out riding together a couple of weeks ago and some bloke in High Viz leans out of a Van window to make some derogatory comment, It’s happened before. It’s like people don’t like difference. They have to say something when they see something that stands out or is in their opinion ‘not normal.’ Equally though some people on the road love the little ‘Scout Trike’ and it sparks many a conversation with other cyclists, even electric scooter riders and numerous pedestrians. I personally have always striven to stand out, be the exception and not just blend in. I love the car. Oh and my Wife Sharon is a Norwich supporter.
I love it how Ian tries to reassure himself he's bought a good car when first there is a warning light on the dashboard, then third gear is knackered and then he reveals it had cost him £1000. That was before he saw it had a dreadful oil leak. But from an entertainment point of view, this purchase is priceless. The excitement of the Hublets said it all.
In my part of the world £1000...about $1400...is a great deal for anything that runs and drives. The oil leak is just built in rust proofing. Maybe just a loose sump plug or perished oil filter base gasket. Oh, I so want to get my hands on that thing! For my own sanity and digestive limitations I’d have to de-pimp it a bit. Keep the pink wrap. Ditch the exhaust stacks and green fur inside. Oh, and paint over the gold with gunmetal gray. For a days worth of tinkering you’d have a car anyone would be proud to own....Kinda. I can’t wait to see how this one goes
My old multipla had the flashing coil light for 5 years, it always started first time every time so I wouldn't worry about it. My second multipla is the newer type, 2007 75k miles , been driving it for 7 years now, brilliant car
I remember seeing one of those at Cannock auctions with the 1.9D and 291,000 on the clock and it was far from the worst vehicle through the shed of shame that day.
I'm sure you will fix the mechanical problems in time, get hubnut written down the side and leave it as is 👍This is the best car to promote your channel and will get more attention than a supercar ☺️ As for the van driver, what a plum 👎
Bosozoku (sp?) Multipla. Mental. You’ll always be able to find it in a car park though! Interesting to see what it’s like mechanically, beyond all the - erm - UNIQUE mods…
@@SmallBlogV8 a pointy 1ft front lip would be necessary at this stage. And some side stripes would be good too. The color is nice, but may not be enough.
Quite the contrast in the Hublet's reactions. Ecstasy from one and despair from the other. Young Miss Hublet sounds like she has an artist's sense of adventure, while young Master Hublet is much more practical with..."How are you going to fuel it??" He was nearly speechless over that detail...😄...and I wondered how long it would be before you pulled the steering wheel cove off.
If it was mine I would have to loose the green fur and external additions, but I'd be quite happy to keep the pink and gold colour scheme. If you and the family can live with it as it is, then that's brilliant - as you say, it's got its place in social history.
Yes that junction is pretty scary either pulling out or approaching on the A483. Off out that way at the weekend to Gobowen Near Oswestry. Anyway you are not going to be able to go incognito into town with that 😄
My mum had a Purple XR2i during her post-midlife crisis XR2i era (ended when the insurance premiums and fuel consumption from her lead foot took their toll), though the sight of 6'5" me squashed in the back was only slightly less ridiculous than those tailpipes!
I’d much rather have this than one of the never ending sea of ,leased, character devoid A3s or Focus STs. It has personality and as Jules Winnfield famously said “ personality goes a long way!”
I fear the rude hand gesture is more to do with being from the 'wrong club' than with being in that car. That's the football scene for you. It's horrid. I honestly wish it wasn't a thing as it's just a waste of resources, honestly.
HUGE thumbs up Ian. Years ago I painted my Mk1 Escort as a lookalike Saloon Stox. Was going to fit dummy plastic pipe cage and bumpers, but an incident blocked that idea. You can see it in my old video MY CARS.
I don't know if you noticed this, but when you turn the ignition on, it does a self check indicated by "Check in progress". It then displayed "Oil level too high", which may be part of the reason why you are dripping oil.
Absolutely love this bonkers development and your family are all awesome. Thank goodness for somebody delivering the laughs in these rather rubbish times ❤️❤️❤️
I knew a girl who bought an early Multipla new, as her family grew. She loved it, most people hated it because of the looks (I couldn't really comment as my transport was an MZ 250!), but I thought it was a most practical machine, and the weird looks, well you don't see them when you're driving! From personal experience, the Xsara Picasso is probably the best MPV, but they do suffer from rust issues now, which is a shame as the practicality is immense. As for this particular Multipla, well why not? You knew what you were buying, and if that suits you, it's fine with me. I can't say too much as my daily motor is a 67 year old 103e.
Ian please return it to stock, I usually feel like being sick at multipla’s as they are… This one however would indeed write me off for a fortnight! At least it’s not the Rover James 😂
9:47 - One of my favourite lyrics ever is from a Rush song (most of them are, in fairness): "Conform, or be cast out." Song's called Subdivisions. Neil Peart knew what was what.
Great buy, and here is my suggestion, you could take footballers for a ride in it, asking them about the cars they have driven and even ask them about football! Lovely reaction from your family!!
Yeah. It's growing on me. I always liked the multipla but my first thoughts were 'make it standard'. But I actually like the interior, it's cosy. Also; new glasses? Or is it because I have new glasses that I now notice it? Well done on buying a sensible, slightly broken family wagon.
I remember back when I was a kid, my dad picking me and my two older sisters up from school in his Fiat 900T Campervan. Oh the humanity as they jumped in the back and immediately closed the curtains so they coudn't be seen. I'm gettting similar vibes from the Multipla! 😂
I wouldn't touch that steering wheel without a good pair of gloves. I can't imagine on how many (dirty) hands that flashy green cover has been in before
You seem to be interested in the same sort of cars that interest me. I loved your family's response. As a dad and underdog car lover, this whole video made me smile.
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We're witnessing Ians descent into madness, in HD !
Descent? He’s been there for years!
Not only HD but in colour too!
This car is utter fucking genius.
@@phillipsmiley5930 It will give you even more when he peels that wrap off and finds out what screws through the bodywork of a Fiat have done over the winter. I hope he can weld.
Oh the humanity Rest In Peace Orville, you made a lovely set of seat covers lol
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His quack is the horn
Ooh.. I hate that duck! :)
@@HighHoeKermit Not as much as somebody else clearly did to turn him into seat covers...
@@gosportjamie It was Cuddles.. I'm telling you! He always hated him
Those kids will remember that moment for the rest of their lives, so worth its weight in gold already. Ignore the haters the world needs more variety.
Weight in gold and pink
The MK1 Multipla is the Peter Crouch of the car world, not so handsome, underrated and more popular in retirement.
Crouchy is honestly a national treasure. His podcast is hilarious.
"Just hope my exhaust stack will stay in place" wasn't ever expecting that to be said on this channel
It’s only days since I was arguing on here that the Multipla *isn’t* ugly, but is instead an innovative and ingenious design with real integrity. And now there’s this. Whatever this is. 🤣
I admit to being one of those peeps who previously thought that the Multipla was a horribly ugly and disjointed design. After seeing this however, I am happy to concede that every other Multipla is actually not as bad as I once thought, and this thing _is_ the ugly and disjointed Multipla.
Hold the phone. You've spelled my surname wrong. Hahaha
@@ianphilip6281 Oh man, yours is how EVERYBODY spells my name.
Innovative design? It lools like it was sketched down by a blind person on a napkin that got put in the wash. Was it the winning design in a competition to create the ugliest man made object.
Judging by Little Miss Hubnuts reaction you are now a hero in her eyes, good job :)))))))))
Prom plans already being made
@@misshubnut Don't be silly, Ian won't keep it that long.
Your comment about being different, I can relate to. I have Asperger Syndrome and the grief I've had over the years has made me realise to understand difference. I sincerely enjoy things that are different. Makes life interesting. I embrace it. When I was 14 back in 1994, I remember the registration numbers of all the Leyland Nationals I went to school on and even the chassis numbers. I sure did get grief.
Another Aspy here; I can remember the reg number of all of my family's cars going back to about 1973, along with the exact model and colour; completely useless information, but it's stuck in my noggin for perpetuity.
I worked with a guy who I'm sure had Aspergers. Brilliant software engineer, but he thought it was normal that he had memorised all the STD telephone codes and that he could recognise dashboard instruments of any car - "ah, this speedo was used on a Ford Corsair between 1965 and 1968, and on a Cortina - but only GT - between 1969 and 1970". He was a walking lookup table on anythin technical. It was a standing joke that you never asked him a technical question because he would answer it at length and would then go on to answer all the related questions that you should also have asked him.
Mind you, I'm a fine one to talk. When I was little (maybe about 5) I used to know all the houses in the neighbourhood by the patterns of the drain pipes on the outside walls.
I remember the reg numbers of all the cars I've owned. Doesn't everyone? Maybe not ;-)
@@Mortimer50145 I can still remember all the registration numbers of the cars my dad owned, going right back to the 1970s! I've still got my "I-Spy" car numbers book too!
@@ffffffffffffffs It's good when people take the time to understand people with Aspergers. They are often surprised by our vast knowledge. At first people think we are rude and weird until they get to know us. Interesting story by the way.
The skinny wheels are AA multifit freewheeling hubs, They make it possible for Patrols to recover 4WD vehicles without having to lift them on a truck. The AA are incredibly innovative in achieving solutions for the challenges of modern motoring. I'd take up Gavin Mulholland's offer of a tour of his van- the kit and VRS are amazing.
The AA are incredibly innovative at milking long term customers and basing their business on customer lethargy and ignorance of their practices.
The AA ??? They're also innovative at leaving a family stranded on the road... thank heavens for RAC, Green Flag et.al
@@philiphutchinson4210 Unfortunately there are horror stories about all the breakdown providers, members will make their own choices based on their own experiences and situations. I do know first hand that the AA staff try very hard to go the extra mile for it's members.
Awesome car Ian. I used to own a “normal” one and loved it. I liked what you said about people being intolerant of differences. Apparently when billy Connolly dyed his beard purple he found it useful in quickly establishing whether he’d get on with someone he’d just met, based on their reaction. Was a way to force intolerant people to quickly show their true colours. I guess this amazing vehicle will be similar.
living in a different country, with a quite distinct accent. I understand.
Never loose your herd camuflage cause lions will eat you
Fair play to you Ian, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being different. Your a legend in your own right Ian...😜🤪😜👍
That rant was worth a medal.
Being different upsets the mean average... just sayin'
Well said Ian. Normal is boring - this channel is a celebration of being different. But the key thing with you is that it's genuine - some other channels would have taken a car and kitted it out (badly) for views - going down the Top Gear route and actually not caring about the car. You buying this Multipla works because it's secretly what some of your viewers would like to do - and it's totally Hubnut and presumably unplanned? (Multipla review, looked on eBay, it just had to be bought!)
Look on the bright side...at least you're not an NPC (non playable character)!
The wheels on the Land Rover are connected to free wheeling hubs. This is a new device we have been given to allow recovery of 4x4 vehicles without a truck. Or vehicles with EPB faults etc.
If you want any further information I’d happily give you a tour of my AA van
Would that be RWD autos I can't think why towing a manual would be problematic
They could be used for that yes. But often it’s easier to rear lift an RWD car that can’t have the drive wheels turning unpowered. By rear lift I mean put the rear wheels on the trailer and have the front wheels on the road.
Would love to. ian@hubnut.org
@@HubNut That would be a really interesting video.
They are called dolly wheels so that the AA vehicle can tow the Land Rover without having to use a tow truck but all the wheels have to be off the road. The same thing has to be done with black cabs and automatic cars.
Yeah, otherwise gearboxes get hot and broken.
Yes, exactly what I was going to say. If you tow a 4wd vehicle with a set of wheels on the ground then you'll destroy the transfer box, and some proper 4wds with solid axles can actually cook the axle that's on the ground due to the oil not being where it needs to be while the axle is in use. The same thing applies to automatic vehicles, if the driven wheels are on the road when it's being towed then you'll destroy the gearbox, which is why the owner's handbook says to not flat tow them other than in a complete emergency and only for the minimum distance possible to get the vehicle into a safe place. It also happens with large trucks, if you suspend tow them with the driven wheels on the ground and without removing the prop shaft then you'll destroy the gearbox as they use an oil pump that's driven by the engine to circulate the oil. Without the engine running then there's no oil circulation in the gearbox so with it being turned by the driven wheels being on the ground while being towed you will end up thoroughly cooking and destroying a gearbox that costs tens of thousands of pounds, and that would be on the towing company, hence why the recovery operatives take the time to pull the prop shaft before towing them...
@@gosportjamie similar deal with buses, though the usual approach is to pop the half shafts out
@@BobM925 Yes, exactly. The same can be done on trucks too, if the prop shaft bolts are rusted in place, but as you would need to remove two half shafts with most trucks having locking diffs, or more if the truck has multiple drive axles, then removing the prop shaft is the quicker option, if it'll come off...
Talk of dolly wheels reminds me of when my Pug 306 shed its fanbelt about 30 miles from home late at night and I had to get the RAC to tow me home - too far to risk running on battery without an alternator, and the car was a pig to steer with no power steering. The RAC van towed me with my front wheels on the dolly wheels and we set off home. All went well until about 1/2 a mile from home on a twisty unlit country lane, when there was a loud bang, the van lurched and in the door mirror I saw my Pug start dancing about. One of the dolly's tyres had suffered a blowout! In the pitch dark, with only the van's orange flashing light on the roof and a torch, the RAC man had to unload my car, change the wheel on the dolly (yes, he carried a spare for that as well as one for the normal wheels), reload my car and take me the last half mile home. My job was to stand round the bend waving a torch to stop some pillock rear-ending us.
The world needs 'different' people so keep doing what you do.
You are so right what a boring place the world would be if we were all the same.
Yet most people want everyone to be the same.
I'm partially keen to see a James May style, "return it to stock" type of series. Whatever the plans are, it's something different and good content
Ian can't possibly return this to stock. If he removes Crouchy, I will unsubscribe immediately. 😄
Yeah, I wanna see May doing an 'Un-pimp my ride' episode with this one... I think he'd just set it on fire :D
You know what, in these trying times this car is guaranteed to raise a laugh and a smile in those who see it and isn't it worth it for that alone?
You certainly are a braver man than me driving that around, fun to watch you drive and the families reaction. Good luck and have fun.
You've got to take that on a national tour, Ian. It'll brighten up our lives immeasurably!!
On the "bright" side, you'd probably getting the same looks while driving a standard Multipla so, in that case, you might as well go the extra mile (or ten).
Indeed. The only real difference is that the bling causes photos instead of just stares
The term of art is: "own it".
In the early footage with the glare from the mucky windscreen, it's like travelling in a cloud of green fluff--wonderful. You might have to lose the exhaust stacks for daily driving, but the wrap is splendid. You now have four cars you can never sell: Elly, TWC, Betty, and the Multipla, whose name might be Delia?
More like Tootsie .
Yup, might be time to cover the dash with something dark to avoid running over pedestrians that you didn't notice. I know someone who had a near miss in a Renault Twingo with a green dash.
@@Ragnar8504 I think it was mostly an effect of the camera and auto-exposure, but reflections onto the screen does seem to be a problem the makers haven't solved.
@@Pfirtzer What's a good professional name for hanging around truck-stops?
@@michaelwright2986 Yeah, probably greatly exaggerated by the camera but while I think there was some exaggeration involved in the story about the people appearing out of nowhere in front of that Twingo, I do believe some of it.
I would strip out and bin the hideous green interior, all gold pipe work on the outside, plus the spoiler, remove any other football related paraphernalia.
Good to go then.
Sounds good. Not everyone agrees...
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I hate football so this is actually painful to see a car abused in such a way.
@@HubNut I would try to gradually get it back to as near original as you can. If thats possible.
@theShowman
The colour of the rap isn't too bad I could live with it, it's the Orville fur interior and gold pipes and trim and the fact multi millionaires footballers had a hand in it. I like Fiat Multipla it was a brave and unique design and it offers such practicality and space as a family vehicle.
Agreed, especially as there will be fibres flying around for some time quite apart from matters of practicality and good taste. But metallic pink on a family transport is a non-issue as long as the paint is sound.
The glow plug flashing will disappear with new ones and when Ian does an oil change the reason for the leak will become clear. Engine temp in the Fiat diesel can cause drip rate to vary and is a good guide to a solution. 3rd gear change roughness was a bit of a Fiat thing in the '80s and '90s and I vaguely recall having a Strada's gate plate modified under warranty way back.
£1K for a PROPER people and things carrier is reasonable (if there are no hidden issues) with the advantage of a high driving position, height from the road for countryside use, good seat and carrying versatility without stupid electronics and looking like a wannabee SUV -- as just about all modern cars have become. Quick hint, it is worth fitting door edge bumper thingies as the Multipla is wide and bumpers protect others as well as the owner when on the school run or in supermarket car parks.
Absolutely fantastic, funniest thing I've seen in ages! the reveal to your family reminds me of when I was introduced to my Step Father in a similar way: it was 1987 and I was waiting on the side of the road for "new" Step Father to arrive, my mum said, "there he is" and I noticed two white Mk2 Ford Escorts coming towards us, a "normal" 1.3L and following it, something that looked liked it had been dragged through the preverbal Halfords bush (white alloy wheels, huge boot spoiler, huge chin spoiler, bonnet scoop, rear riding higher than the front), I asked "which one" she said "the 2nd one"...."Arghhhh" I screamed in my head!! It turns out that it also was completely decked out in fur as well (light brown though!)....I have since developed a good relationship with him and his car tastes have calmed down..a lot!! So I hope that yours is a keeper!! (haha get it......keeper!!??.....I'll get my coat!).
Love the families reactions Hub, your son is a gem, mine is just like him, he’s the reason I have just bought a 1 owner since new 1987 2CV with just 27k on the clock! Thank you…..
Love Miss Hubnut's positivity! You're a lucky guy, Ian!
I've never wanted a Multipla so much in my life
This Multipla not for me, others yes
I want one too. But not this one...
In a world that is so full of stuff and people that would make you downright sad and miserable a car that makes you giggle is a wonderful thing …love it !
That car is certainly outstanding. Not a car to forget in a hurry 😜
Never before has the saying "They all do that Sir" been more appropriate than when being used to describe the flashing glow plug light of a Fiat Multipla. Mine has done that for years and has been fine even when camping in the Shetlands in it at -10 degrees. A good buy, I hope you grow to love it but beware they do tend to get under your skin!
I was glued to this until you uttered the words “one thousand pounds” at which point I dropped my phone.
Given the faults on it I reckon it's only worth around £300.
I was thinking £200! 🤣
How much lol lol
Fools and their money easily parted! Now we see why the previous owner filled it with fuel, nearly doubled its value 🤣
He didn't say how long was left on the mot. Any car with a long mot in fair condition that drives has got to be worth £700.
“I should’ve HubNut liveried this one” - yes!! Absolutely!
I would definitely like to see you turn this into a more normal Multipla, albeit maybe keeping the pink?? But you could do another wrap yourself.
With all the seats removed it could even be a very capable van!
Also as a goth-girl trans woman I certainly appreciated your little rant about difference itself being intolerable, no matter how big or small. :)
Just think, they skinned Orville to make that upholstery. How shocking is that....
Total respect to you for driving this car in daytime. Made me chuckle and happy to watch your video so thumbs up !!! .
I didn't think it could get any worse and then oil started running out of it. I'm looking forward to more videos about the Multipla. Great buy Ian. Thank goodness you bought it so I didn't have to!
Best quote ever "It's not subtle". Just about falling off my chair! Love and peace.
The Fiat Multipla is ugly, however, I like it. I admire how cleverly designed it is and how brave Fiat was in the styling. All other MPVs of that time all looked very bland and boring.
Ugly is better than boring!
@@theothertonydutch True
Yeh but why couldn't they have designed something good looking? I just don't understand how this design ever got past a sketch. The shocking thing is *someone* somewhere actually had to approve this design... The mind boggles. It would actually be an interesting experience to sit down to chat for 5 minutes with this person.
@@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 It’s like the design team never actually met 😂
@@Sid3300 or the design team came up with this as a joke, a bit of fun but when the manager looked at it he smiled and said "perfect"
£1,000 FFS, this makes importing Betty look rational, brilliant! This car deserves it’s own channel.
I am sure I read somewhere it went to charity.
It was sold for charity after appearing on TV.
@@HubNut l love it, I have had many Fiats a couple of Alfas a Chrysler Delta and Lancia Y10. What engine is in it? The JTDs are great.
Fiat should help you get this MK1 Multipla back into shape, it is such a rare car nowadays, and a prime example of Fiat leading, rather than following its German / Japanese rivals, something it never did very well.
Leading what?? It was a sales flop
As a concept it was a leader. That doesn't mean it was a sales success.
@@brianlaunchbury4491 a concept which never caught on. Have to admire Fiat for trying but it was never going to catch on, even Honda had a go with the FRV which was a far better car then the Multipa but even that failed miserably.
@@interceptor-ss8kb They sold almost 400,000 examples overall, it sold quite well in its home market, so you are hardly talking Rover Cityrover levels of sales disaster.
@@ebutuoyYT if you ever saw the crash test cars of the city Rover at Longbridge it's quite a good thing the city rover never sold well as the cars were extremely unsafe. They were pictured a few years back on some urban exploring site.
Talking about people being derogatory and giving rude gestures-to anybody who is ‘different’ here’s a cycling story for you. My Wife who can no longer drive because of medical issues (one of which affected her balance and reactions in general) has had an Electric Tricycle for nearly a year this November. It’s currently off tŷe road and the battery has been sent back to tŷr supplier because it won’t hold charge.
Our Niece brought our old 207 and still has to pass her test (Sadly at 17 she took off my beloved Hub Nut sticker! I also have an E-Bike (two wheels and it’s called an Apache) I love it! Well upshot is we were out riding together a couple of weeks ago and some bloke in High Viz leans out of a Van window to make some derogatory comment, It’s happened before. It’s like people don’t like difference. They have to say something when they see something that stands out or is in their opinion ‘not normal.’ Equally though some people on the road love the little ‘Scout Trike’ and it sparks many a conversation with other cyclists, even electric scooter riders and numerous pedestrians. I personally have always striven to stand out, be the exception and not just blend in. I love the car. Oh and my Wife Sharon is a Norwich supporter.
Its genius move. I predict a marked reduction in "can you pick me up / drop me off" requests
Oh, taking the Hublets to school. Shame, or bravado?
I love it how Ian tries to reassure himself he's bought a good car when first there is a warning light on the dashboard, then third gear is knackered and then he reveals it had cost him £1000. That was before he saw it had a dreadful oil leak.
But from an entertainment point of view, this purchase is priceless. The excitement of the Hublets said it all.
Err, I think the word 'dreadful' might be a bit drama queen.......!!
In my part of the world £1000...about $1400...is a great deal for anything that runs and drives. The oil leak is just built in rust proofing. Maybe just a loose sump plug or perished oil filter base gasket. Oh, I so want to get my hands on that thing! For my own sanity and digestive limitations I’d have to de-pimp it a bit. Keep the pink wrap. Ditch the exhaust stacks and green fur inside. Oh, and paint over the gold with gunmetal gray. For a days worth of tinkering you’d have a car anyone would be proud to own....Kinda.
I can’t wait to see how this one goes
My old multipla had the flashing coil light for 5 years, it always started first time every time so I wouldn't worry about it. My second multipla is the newer type, 2007 75k miles , been driving it for 7 years now, brilliant car
It's a HELL of a car but how many of Orville's relations had to die to cover the interior? ☹️
What a great family you have Ian !
Such fun, with the most eccentric of Dads.
I always liked the 1st gen Multipla. It was a genius design, hugely practical and beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.
They took the same concept into the panda but less radical. They feel far more spacious than a ka.
What you need for driving that car is Barry Humphries wig and glasses
I remember seeing one of those at Cannock auctions with the 1.9D and 291,000 on the clock and it was far from the worst vehicle through the shed of shame that day.
My first reaction as you opened the garage door at the beginning........... “Bloody ‘ell!!”
I'm sure you will fix the mechanical problems in time, get hubnut written down the side and leave it as is 👍This is the best car to promote your channel and will get more attention than a supercar ☺️ As for the van driver, what a plum 👎
I wish my family were as supportive and cool as yours! You're a lucky man.
Never clicked on a video so fast. Can wait for this update.
Edit: is anyone else thinking that they wouldn't mind a Multipla? Or is it just me.
Loved the part where the family first saw the car , hilarious. By the way it was nice to see you all together .
When driving Ian looks like he’s sat in The Grinches lap
Bosozoku (sp?) Multipla. Mental. You’ll always be able to find it in a car park though! Interesting to see what it’s like mechanically, beyond all the - erm - UNIQUE mods…
You need some way of making smoke and flames come out of those pipes get Colin Furse on the project ? : )
I'm a little in love with the shiny wrap. Everything else can get in the bin.
A bosozoku Multipla is fine ! I would get rid of the interior though.
@@phillipsmiley5930 of course.
Now I want to see it on preposterous Kaido Racer arches with 10"-wide Work Equips.
@@SmallBlogV8 a pointy 1ft front lip would be necessary at this stage. And some side stripes would be good too. The color is nice, but may not be enough.
Oh God....its the gift that keeps on giving.
The Peter Crouch moving leg on the back wiper is absolute genius 🤣😂🤣
I am sure it was Alan Partridge's company car when he was on Radio Norwich.
I’m not driving a Fiat Multipla...
I’m not driving a Fiat Multipla....
I’ll just talk over you....
Quite the contrast in the Hublet's reactions. Ecstasy from one and despair from the other. Young Miss Hublet sounds like she has an artist's sense of adventure, while young Master Hublet is much more practical with..."How are you going to fuel it??" He was nearly speechless over that detail...😄...and I wondered how long it would be before you pulled the steering wheel cove off.
I love the multiplas had a very scary taxi ride from champion airport to Rome in one ☝️
If it was mine I would have to loose the green fur and external additions, but I'd be quite happy to keep the pink and gold colour scheme. If you and the family can live with it as it is, then that's brilliant - as you say, it's got its place in social history.
Yes that junction is pretty scary either pulling out or approaching on the A483. Off out that way at the weekend to Gobowen Near Oswestry.
Anyway you are not going to be able to go incognito into town with that 😄
My parents live in Whittington , well Babbinswood .
Just take off the blingy stuff, keep the body colour and wheels. And you've still got a distinctive family hauler. All the best with it Ian..
I really hope you revert the car to normal!
Yes please
No!
I'm sure there's a happy compromise somewhere.
I don’t mind the paint so much, but I think the AstroTurf interior with goal posts, the spoiler and the fake exhausts are too far
What is normal, for a Multipla?
My mum had a Purple XR2i during her post-midlife crisis XR2i era (ended when the insurance premiums and fuel consumption from her lead foot took their toll), though the sight of 6'5" me squashed in the back was only slightly less ridiculous than those tailpipes!
I’d much rather have this than one of the never ending sea of ,leased, character devoid A3s or Focus STs. It has personality and as Jules Winnfield famously said “ personality goes a long way!”
Hubnut waives the rules … Go Ian ! We’re cheering for your team . Whatever it is !
I fear the rude hand gesture is more to do with being from the 'wrong club' than with being in that car. That's the football scene for you. It's horrid. I honestly wish it wasn't a thing as it's just a waste of resources, honestly.
HUGE thumbs up Ian. Years ago I painted my Mk1 Escort as a lookalike Saloon Stox. Was going to fit dummy plastic pipe cage and bumpers, but an incident blocked that idea. You can see it in my old video MY CARS.
You've found a car that makes an Invacar look quite sensible really 😣
Maybe TWC should get a dose of the pink and gold body wrap!
Try carrying a family in an Invacrap.
I don't know if you noticed this, but when you turn the ignition on, it does a self check indicated by "Check in progress". It then displayed "Oil level too high", which may be part of the reason why you are dripping oil.
Hope all that crap can come off.
Agree Richard probably a solid car underneath
Absolutely love this bonkers development and your family are all awesome. Thank goodness for somebody delivering the laughs in these rather rubbish times ❤️❤️❤️
A Diesel dam shame ! E10 won’t kill it
@yossarian what I mean is , if it was Petrol E10 would soon kill it , I know it’s diesel
Think Hubnut has lost his mind. Mrs Hubnut will love it 😆
Ian I love your Channel but what on earth were you thinking buying this :( I'm sorry but it's awful
I think you'll find this turns out to be a good purchase..... and lighten the f*** up ffs.......!!
Removing the fluffy steering wheel cover has probably added fifty quid to the value of the car lol!
Squinting. That's how people drive around with old wipers
I knew a girl who bought an early Multipla new, as her family grew. She loved it, most people hated it because of the looks (I couldn't really comment as my transport was an MZ 250!), but I thought it was a most practical machine, and the weird looks, well you don't see them when you're driving! From personal experience, the Xsara Picasso is probably the best MPV, but they do suffer from rust issues now, which is a shame as the practicality is immense.
As for this particular Multipla, well why not? You knew what you were buying, and if that suits you, it's fine with me. I can't say too much as my daily motor is a 67 year old 103e.
Ian please return it to stock, I usually feel like being sick at multipla’s as they are… This one however would indeed write me off for a fortnight! At least it’s not the Rover James 😂
Yes, chuck all the sports-ball stuff, wing, "exhaust" and wheel covers.
9:47 - One of my favourite lyrics ever is from a Rush song (most of them are, in fairness): "Conform, or be cast out." Song's called Subdivisions. Neil Peart knew what was what.
Just the perfect car for dropping the kids off at school, oh yes!!
If you want them to never speak to you again til they move out haha
And they'll never ask "Daaaaaaaaad. Can you give me a lift to my boy/girlfriend's house?" when they get older.
Great buy, and here is my suggestion, you could take footballers for a ride in it, asking them about the cars they have driven and even ask them about football! Lovely reaction from your family!!
How funny would it be to see the police stop you in one of their "diverse" virtue signalling cars, aggrieved at being outdone.
All joking aside
The wrap colour really brings out the cars panels.
Mr Hubnut, have to say I am disappointed in you, I thought you would be above crap like this, stinks of desperation and does you no favours.
Brilliant video Ian. There's nothing wrong with these family wagons. You're a legend.
Thanks Miss Hubnut for getting in on the act by wearing pink on the day the Multipla arrived back home.
You've given me the first giggle of the day Ian (and family) thank you! 😊
Yeah. It's growing on me. I always liked the multipla but my first thoughts were 'make it standard'. But I actually like the interior, it's cosy.
Also; new glasses? Or is it because I have new glasses that I now notice it?
Well done on buying a sensible, slightly broken family wagon.
New glasses, though I swapped to my sunnies during this trip.
@@HubNut I noticed it at the end :D.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder in this case at least Ian ,I feel certain that this will provide content for many episodes,good luck to you..
I thought I drew alot of attention when I painted my beetle wheels florescent green, I feel you have gone to the next level.
I remember back when I was a kid, my dad picking me and my two older sisters up from school in his Fiat 900T Campervan. Oh the humanity as they jumped in the back and immediately closed the curtains so they coudn't be seen. I'm gettting similar vibes from the Multipla! 😂
The Hublets’ reaction; one thinks it’s amazing; one thinks it’s stupid. They’re both right.
I wouldn't touch that steering wheel without a good pair of gloves. I can't imagine on how many (dirty) hands that flashy green cover has been in before
Love it, one came flying past me a few years back, the registration was 007 YUK GP. Greetings from South Africa.
You seem to be interested in the same sort of cars that interest me. I loved your family's response.
As a dad and underdog car lover, this whole video made me smile.
It certainly is different. Eccentric, even. The perfect example of Hubnuttery at its finest. Well done, Ian.
'But still'...could be worse ;-)
Besides that, you daring to be totally yourself makes this channel so enjoyable to watch.