Fiat Punto Hatchback (1994 - 1999) 60 S 3d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
that i prefer style over reliability, or that you're gullible
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they dont trust it or want 2 ride in it
Would you buy this car again and why?
absolutely no way!!! I strongly suggest that if you want a punto, spend a bit more and get a Mk2
What are you likely to buy next?
Well i have recently purchased an Audi A4 Avant, which i absolutely adore!!
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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?
£700
When did you buy the car?
December 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
the car was quite a good price and it was well looked after
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
cheap, and i knew the person selling it
What was the dealer like?
a good guy, a family aquaintence
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
quite good 2 drive when everything is working, very nippy, nice gearbox as well
What's it like to park?
easy peasy good visibility and obviously its a small car
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
pretty much everything. 2 exhausts had 2 b replaced, and they dropped off about 4-5 times. water pump broke caused engine seals 2 burst thus lots of damage, 2 clutches and various gearbox components, front and rear windscreen washers, overheats alot, so quite alot of problems 2 have in 12 months of ownership, i own an Audi A4 avant now so im getting quite accustomed 2 problem free motoring
What's most practical about your car?
i can fit my drum kit in it, so that aint 2 shabby and its got the largest amount of passenger space in its class, beats my mates old corsa
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
none, there werent any
