Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not much really, a bit girly perhaps?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Neutral.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never, its about as reliable as a politian's promise.
What are you likely to buy next?
I bought a 1.6 Focus Zetec.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,400
When did you buy the car?
February 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
No, a naive young head at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had one as a courtesy car and loved it (big mistake).
What was the dealer like?
Very kind and helpful before buying, extremely rude and unhelpful after buying.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Being 8V, it was slow, very underpowered, handled like slug on an oil slick.
What's it like to park?
Very easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Loads, wiper blades, clutch judder, airbag, engine management but to name a few, I was at the dealer over 20 times with car, no exaggeration, it ended up with a new engine. (all under warranty of course).
What's most practical about your car?
It has 4 wheels.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
"city" button.
