Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.2 Active 3d (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I'm no badge snob. And it makes me feel younger than my years because, according to my teenage daughter, it's a good car to be seen in. Ultimately, I don't want the car to say anything about me: I just want a classless form of transport!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My teenage daughter already has her eyes set on it once she has passed her test because "the GP is a cool car".
Would you buy this car again and why?
Most certainly. There is a solidity in the GP's construction that, from experience, is lacking in many of its competitors. Yes, this is a Fiat I'm writing about.
What are you likely to buy next?
GP with five doors and air-con.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£8,900
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes: 5years 0%, no deposit finance deal!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed second car in household
What was the dealer like?
Helpful and delivered car on time
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Peppy when it has to be and relaxed when I want it to be. The 1.2 8v engine is no ball of fire, but is still big-hearted in its power delivery with useful amounts of torque at low engine speeds.
What's it like to park?
Very easy with the CITY steering setting
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Other than a recent recall to attach an additional clip to the heater wiring nothing has gone wrong
What's most practical about your car?
It's key-fob boot release facility
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
CITY setting for the steering
