Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 ELX 3d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
that I needed cheap reliable transport iwht a bit of style
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone laughed originally, but not now. Clear to see realiability
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes.
What are you likely to buy next?
I've handed it on to my wife, who has handed it on to our daughter. Still going strong and no plans to replace.
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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?
£4,400
When did you buy the car?
March 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, got the price down a bit and the deal was not too bad to start with anyway.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed cheap transport quick and liked the style of the Punto.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent. Cannot fault them.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Super. Nippy enough. Fast enough. Nice handling. Comfortable enough.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
We've had it over 4 years and have put 50000 miles on it and the only things to go have been general service items, brakes etc. Totally reliable.
What's most practical about your car?
Reliability, basic A to Z transport.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Gadgets? This is an ELX !
