Fiat Punto Hatchback 55 SX 3d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost next nothing to buy 2nd hand & has served me well on a student budget, especially considering it hammers up & down motorways towing things.
Costs
Well its a Fiat, if it does go wrong its only peanuts for parts, & a lot of things can be done without a mechanic!
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On the road
Driving
Well its no F1 car, but it handles any kind of driving fairly well. Motorways, towns, country lanes are no problem. Great all round Super Mini.
Performance
Well, it doesn't like hills much. But hey, its a super mini, not a Lambo! It tows no problems too!
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Living with it
Reliability
Poor electronics, & when Fiat have attempted to make everything electronic, THATS NOT GOOD!!! When the starter motor can be bothered to get out of bed though, its fine. Only lost my timing belt once & its not an interference engine, so no loss of valves.
Image
Italian Style...Probably one of the Italians stronger points! Looks much better than equivalent cars of the time (EG Nova's/Corsa etc)
Comfort
Again, its no Limo, Motorways can be a bit leg numbing, but for what it is and costs I have no grumbles. Lots of adjustment on the driving position, so a comfortable position can always be found
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Security and Service
Security
Perhaps not so good, mine has been broken into prior to me owning it. I'm not sure it would be much of a challenge for most seasoned car thieves
Service
Never encountered Fiat, never needed to!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
It seems as though the electronics have been designed by a group of monkeys with soldering irons!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes