Fiat Punto Hatchback 60 S Team 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Relatively cheap second hand and get more for your money than a French super-mini. I bought mine in 2004 for £2,500 with 20,000 on the clock.
Costs
Running costs are reasonable. Costs around £35 to fill up the tank and you can get about 41mpg through normal driving.
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On the road
Driving
Not brilliant at handling tends to lean through corners. Engine response is not bad though.
Performance
Average performance, is faster than most 1.1 litre engines and rivals 1.2 engines well. It is also able to beat 1.2 engines in newer cars with more horse power, because the Punto is very light (870Kg). Expect to hit 0-60 in around 13 seconds.
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Living with it
Reliability
Bought with 20,000miles, have almost done 17,000, replaced the exhaust once and an indicator bulb, changed the oil once a year. Never broken down and always starts.
Image
Looks more modern than its rivals, especially models with metallic paint.
Comfort
Very spacious compared with its rivals. Can seat 5 adults comfortably, this is where the Punto has the edge over its rivals. Not too bad on long distance driving.
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Security and Service
Security
Never been stolen or broken into. Not really a target car for joy riders.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems so far, but haven't hit 40,000 miles.
Other
Not very easy to take apart yourself, always the only tool you don't have needed!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No