Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.8 16v HGT 3d (2002/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Says I love the colour yellow, I love Italian motors and bikes.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Call it the yellow peril, banana car, take the biscuit saying its a fiat it'll go wrong, but really it all depends on how it's looked after and how many miles it's done, nothing lasts for ever.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, and in yellow again.

What are you likely to buy next?

Would definitely go with fiat again, maybe an Alfa?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£900

When did you buy the car?

February 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Thought £900 for a 87,000 mile old car with mot and tax wasn't bad, had full service history and receipts.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Always thought they looked good and wanted a decent engine, first engine Ive had that isn't a 1.2.

What was the dealer like?

Private seller very nice.

What's it like to drive?

It's a hard ride, compared to normal 1.2 cars it's had updated suspension and brakes. Nice a stiff around corners, brakes straight and without fuss. Headlights arnt great and it's also a bit noisey at speeds of 60+.

What's it like to park?

Easy like Sunday morning, lots of view and obviously nice and small so easy peasey.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Had it 21 months and I've had several things underneath like springs and disks, had a new clutch ( expensive ) . New thermostats ( expensive ) and a new drivers door handle ( snapped on a frosty morning ).

What's most practical about your car?

Size of boot, nippy engine without being to thirsty, more visible to sleepy drivers in the morning.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Traction control is handy.