Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.2 Active 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing much, it's just another Grande Punto.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone likes the look of it, Now 5 years old, Still looks as good as anything in my street.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Maybe a Punto Evo Diesel but only as they're cheap compared to Clio's and Corsa's.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not getting anywhere near the claimed 47mpg on average, it averages 34-40 so it would need to be a Diesel, Maybe a Golf or a Punto Evo Multijet.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,399
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got £2300 on my old Peugeot 307, Paid £3000 cash for a car 4years newer, thought that was a good deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought the car being possibly the cheapest 56 plated cars in the dealership, being 18months old at the time, Also wanted a black car.
What was the dealer like?
Dealer was very pleasant on the week i purchased the car. Think they got sick of looking at me by the time the warranty ran out.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It is a really nice car to drive, Corners well, gives great confidence to take bends. Although the car has the grip, it doesn't have the speed or power to match most other cars, being a 1.2, it feels like a 1.0 or worse.
What's it like to park?
It's so easy to park with the city button,.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Loads: Suspension wishbone broke during the first 6 months of ownership, replaced under warranty. Had to replace engine after 27000 miles, Heater works only sometimes. Power steering sticks on a sharp turn, Have to switch off engine to drive it again.
What's most practical about your car?
It benefits with good all round visibility.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Being the Active model, it doesn't have too many gadgets, So i would say the CD player,.
