Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.4 16v Sporting 3d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sad 40+ year old trying to look younger
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No adverse comments
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, best car I have sad for faults including BMW and Lexus
What are you likely to buy next?
Same car but turbo version
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£9,900
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Saved over a thousand pounds on list price by playing two dealers against each other. Could have saved another £400 if I was willing to wait for car to be build in Italy.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Like Fiats and the shape of the grande punto
What was the dealer like?
Very good. No nonsense. Car was in stock. Easy test drive on our own, no saleman went with us.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lacks low down power but likes to rev so no problem. Will go along at 40 in sixth gear with no moaning, just dont expect it to accelerate unless you select second gear. All controls light and smooth, very stable at high speeds(90+). Brakes can be a bit sharp and grabby.
What's it like to park?
Poor visibility when reversing into space, but fairly small car. Have never used the city steering button.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
not a single thing in 10000 miles. Way beyond my expectations.
What's most practical about your car?
Good economy, over 45 mpg, does not matter how hard you drive it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
aircon, six speed gearbox and 17" alloys
