Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 Active 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing other than I can't afford a decent car so have to settle for a rubbish car like a Fiat punto.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No idea.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, because at the moment I am averaging £250 every two weeks in repairs.
What are you likely to buy next?
Don't know.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
No
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I needed what I thought would be a cheap, reliable second hand car.
What was the dealer like?
They sell cars.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Terrible, very uncomfortable, sluggish.
What's it like to park?
Average
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, loads, on a weekly basis: One month after I got the car the exhaust blew and so I needed a new exhaust system including a new Cat, cost: over £300 spent. A week later, it was leaking oil and so I needed a new sump tank, cost: £178 . Two weeks after that the suspension went, skidded all over the road, accident caused, cost to put right: £278. Two weeks later it is now currently in the garage having a new head gasket fitted, after it conked out on the motorway, accident caused, estimated cost: over £500.
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Nothing
