Fiat Punto Hatchback 60 SX 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You will not get much for part exchange deals, an ideal first car.
Costs
Economical engines, cheap insurance and road tax.
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On the road
Driving
Non-powered steering so hard to park at times but generally ok.
Performance
8v engine can handle motorway speeds but shows on acceleration and hills.
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Living with it
Reliability
Would have scored higher, problems with engine start when car gets older (4 years plus).
Image
Starting to look dated.
Comfort
Plenty of room for a car of this size, suspension not so good over bumps.
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Security and Service
Security
Has built in immobiliser but its not a car that any one would want to steal.
Service
Expensive servicing.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Heater matrix and cylinder head gasket replaced at 60,000 miles, a common problem with the 8v FIRE engine.
Other
Manufacturer's exhaust pipe lasts around 2 years.
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