Fiat Punto Hatchback (1994 - 1999) Sporting 16V 3d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
The car says I am a mug for buying it!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks nice but always off the road being repaired!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO CHANCE!!
What are you likely to buy next?
Nothing from FIAT!!!!!!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2000
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got a fair px on my old car but a bad deal overall.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
For reliability
What was the dealer like?
Helpful to take your money but not interested with complaints, problems or after sales care at all!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The car drives well (unless it's playing up) gears get noisy then gearbox packs up, changed every 10000 miles!! Really good to drive though and handles well, will out perform most cars similar!
What's it like to park?
As good as any car of the size.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I have had six gearboxes fitted reconditioned and new, it has needed new suspension, rear trailing arms, new exhaust, new radiator, new fuel pump, misses when it feels like it and does not run properly 90% of the time!
What's most practical about your car?
Very spacious inside
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electric sunroof!
