Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.2 Active 3d (AC) (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It is an Italian car which still says that you are prepared to take a risk on reliability
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
One or two people bought them after seeing mine
Would you buy this car again and why?
Would certainly look at Fiats but the Bravo with a 5yr warranty is now a much better prospect
What are you likely to buy next?
Trying a Megane Sport Tourer Diesel
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car was bought through Lloyds CarSelect on a civil service scheme and price was significantly below list
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted another new car but didn't have a lot of money to spend!
What was the dealer like?
They deliver your new car and take away your part ex for free but aren't so good at returning phone calls.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Ok, car is too heavy for a 1.2 really and acceleration is poor. Only get around 39mpg in reality and road tax is Band D from 2010. Still a grippy car on the road
What's it like to park?
Easy enough, Fiat still fit the cuty button to lighten steering for parking
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Horn didn't work properyl but thats a warranty repair and the starter motor is sometimes poor but this appears to be a problem across the range.
What's most practical about your car?
The price - you will struggle to find a new/nearly new car for less than Punto's
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
CD Players are all from Blaupunkt though only higher trim levels actually have it written on.
