Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.2 ELX 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Car had 35k when I bought it, but was still like new and cost a mere £3,500... what a bargain.
Costs
Servicing in parts do not seem too expensive for a Euro car.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well, but can be a bit of a rough ride. Fine on roads with a decent surface.
Performance
Very lively for a 1.2 8v engine, but lacks torque.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good so far. Has a noisy wheel bearing since driving on gritted roads. Also has worn/noisy bearing in the steering column assembly.
Image
Supeb looking car, especially with body colour bumpers and sporty alloys.
Comfort
Very comfy seats. Good driving position (I'm 6' 1"). Could do with a little more room for left foot when not using clutch. Ride is harsh over bumpy roads.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, but has a good encrypted key immobiliser.
Service
Very poor on warranty claims. The worn bearing in the steering is a known fault and many cars have been recalled, but Fiat say mine was not in the batch of VIN numbers recalled, so they won't replace it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Worn wheel bearing and steering column bearing.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes