Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.2 Active 3d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

This car says that I want to drive around in style but I'm not bothered about anything to do with the actual driving experience.

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

My partner thinks it's a great car but she has never driven in it or spent any time with it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, this is the first car I have ever owned that I would not buy again. The interior quality is awful and the engine is nowhere near as good as its rivals.

What are you likely to buy next?

Kia ProCee'd or Skoda Fabia.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,400

When did you buy the car?

November 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Compared to the price of similar Grande Puntos at the time I believe I got a good deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I decided to buy the car because I needed a car urgently and thought this would be good value for money.

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was always in a rush to get things done and didn't really give me time to try everything out I wanted to.

What's it like to drive?

The engine is slow to rev up, under-powered and a complete disaster when it comes to hills or trying to overtake. Loads of body roll going round corners and heavy nose dive when under breaking.

What's it like to park?

Parking is a breeze with the car, which has got to be its strong point by far.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Most of the interior plastics are either squeaking, vibrating or falling off.

What's most practical about your car?

The most practical thing about the car would be its ease of parking.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Favorite gadget is something I had to add, I put an aux cable into the back of the radio so I could plug my phone or mp3 into it to play music.