Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.2 ELX 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good specs for the price, and a decent discount from the dealer. Resale value plummets rapidly though, so long-term value not so good.
Costs
Cheap to run & insure, good mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well. Ride a bit on the firm side, but acceptable for the price.
Performance
1.2 engine never going to raise your heart rate too high, but feels nimble in town. Struggles a bit on the motorway, but cruises comfortably.
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Living with it
Reliability
Fine for 3-4 years, then turned into a catastrophe on wheels. In the space of a year have had to replace gearbox, clutch, rear & mid sections of exhaust, sunroof motor & broken bolt securing passenger seat. Now experiencing repeated overheating problems.
Image
Sharp looking, fun.
Comfort
Good driving position, plenty of room for driver & passenger, rear passenger room acceptable. Lots of room for big loads with rear seats down.
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Security and Service
Security
Central locking, immobiliser. Not outstanding but does the job.
Service
Dealership seemingly staffed entirely by Del-Boys. Customer service abysmal.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New exhaust need at 33k miles, repeated problems with overheating.
Other
Sunroof motor burned out, passenger seat assembly collapsed.
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