Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.2 Active 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
mines bright orange so it looks like a young persons car being 19 its perfect for me, looks a lot more expensive than it actually is.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
really like it, very stylish car for not a lot of money.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes as its very attractive inside and out however i'd choose one of the bigger engines next time, fiat seem to of got it right with this car.
What are you likely to buy next?
fiat 500 or Bravo, similar styling very nice cars.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,500
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
cheapest grande punto around at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
cheap for such a new car
What was the dealer like?
quite good got a good p/x price but would follow you round.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
1.2 8v is too underpowered for this car, got to keep the revs up to go anywhere making overtaking anything but a tractor impossible, fuel consumption isnt too great, I average 30-35mpg round town and around 40 on the motorway without too heavier foot. However the handling is very good and everything else feels well put together, especially the gearbox, vast improvement in overall quality over the last generation.
What's it like to park?
Its a big car with a small rear window and you cant really see the end of the bonnet however the turning circle is quite good and the wing mirrors are huge.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
display flashes for no reason sometimes, otherwise so far so good. If im being picky the front cupholders are too small as are the doorbins, more a design flaw than fault.
What's most practical about your car?
one of if not the biggest supermini out there, comfortably seats 5 with a good sized boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
base spec although the city steering and steering wheel stereo controls are useful.
