Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.4 GP 3d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says that i like quality, comfortable and stylish cars without breaking the bank.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all love the look of it and a lot of them have mentioned how it is a lot more comfortable than they were expecting.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, its a very good looking car and drives really nicely. Very easy to manoeuvre around city's but can quite as easily handle a motorway. The insurance and tax are cheap too which is a bonus. The only thing i would change is to buy it in buy as mine is white and gets rather dirty.
What are you likely to buy next?
Possibly a newer Fiat or an Audi.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,300
When did you buy the car?
January 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
The man who was selling it initially wanted £100 more than i paid for it. However, the MOT and service were both due around the time i bought it and we managed to knock the £100 off the price and the gentleman put it through its MOT.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My old car was becoming more and more of a money pit and i wanted something newer and more reliable.
What was the dealer like?
Wasn't a dealer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I find it really easy to drive. The clutch is lovely and light and the steering is easy with the option for city mode which makes it even lighter and the brakes are very responsive. I've not had a bad drive in this car and although it is only a 1.4 it still has a lot of oomph to it.
What's it like to park?
Very easy to park. When sitting at the wheel the car feels a lot bigger than it actually is but as soon as you start to manoeuvre it into a space you will find that it is in fact quite compact. The city mode helps with parking by making the steering lighter.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nope nothing so far.
What's most practical about your car?
The headlights turn off with the engine so no worrying about leaving any lights on to drain the battery. It is also very straightforward to drive.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It has a USB port for bluetooth in the glovebox and i also love the buttons on the wheel to control the computer.
