Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.2 Dynamic 5d (2007/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they like it. At first, they are put off by the fact its a fiat, but once they have got in/driven it, they soon change their minds.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, however i would get a parger engine. Its a nice drive and so far reliable, however could do with more overtaking power. I would go for a model with 6 gears, so the 1.9 diesel or 1.4 16v Petrol to make it an ideal motorway cruiser.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably an Astra SRI or Focus.
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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?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a 5 year ineterst free finance package and a 2 year extended warranty. All in all, i think it was a good buy
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I purchased the car because of the low price, fantastic finance package offered, i liked the design and thought it was a nice drive when i took it for a test drive
What was the dealer like?
The dealership i purchased it from can be described as adequate. The car deal i got was good, do i bought the car, however simple things seem to be so difficult for the staff, such as gettin the correct details on insurance policies etc.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its a nice, quiet drive and around town is perfect. for a 1.2 its brilliant on the motorway as well, especially if kept around 70 MPH, remaining quiet and composed it feels like a much larger car. The handling isn't bad either. The car rarely suffers from understeer and is quite fun to drive. If your looking for a 'quick' car, obviousley this isnt the one for you! afte owning for a while, i have noticed just how much the fromt and rear pillars obstruct visibility.
What's it like to park?
very easy, however visibility can be an issue, as you cannot see any of the bonnet. When you get used to this though, its fine.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, when i got the car the rocker gasket cover was loose thus causing an oil leek. This was down to the mechanics who serviced the car before i bought it. This was fixed free of charge under the warranty and since then has been perfect. No problems what so ever
What's most practical about your car?
The interior room. Being 6'4 i find it difficult to find a car which has adequate interior space, especially within the supermini range.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
A mixture of all the electrics on the car, including air con, electric windows etc etc
