Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nothing
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, reliability, build quality, dealer service are a let down after the positive experiences with the Mk1 Punto.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something reliable.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Dealer was good when selling the car initially. When it comes to any problems, they are poor and indifferent, wouldn't use them again.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not as good as Mk1. Feels like it is loosing grip in the wet, steering feels dead, rides poorly and is noisy at speed and for a 1.2 is not economical.
What's it like to park?
Good due to its city button
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Luckily took out a 2 year warranty, has needed a cylinder head gasket, new wiper motor and arms, failed its MOT due to a leaking master brake cylinder and has had a new battery
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing special
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
City mode for power steering
