Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.4 16V T-Jet Sporting 3d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like sporty looking superminis.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They liked it but secretly I was not 100% happy but pretended I was ;).
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - too unreliable. Constant fear that it will go wrong.
What are you likely to buy next?
I swapped it for a much more reliable Ford Fiesta S1600 which is much better to drive.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
£9000 new. No idea why just a good internet price I guess. The model was being phased out too the following March (2010).
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Internet price was £9000 brand new! Yes brand new for the highest model.
What was the dealer like?
It was good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
When it was running well the engine was great. Lots of Torque ! ! !. Pulling away from stand still fast was not great however, as it seemed to be limited in 1st gear and felt sluggish off the mark. I would easily get beaten off the lights by some slower cars but once into 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th the car pulled really well and was fast. Handling was ok but not great and the steering was poor! Lacked any feel and when approaching bends I would not be confident. My current Fiesta S1600 would blitz a Punto in the bends.
What's it like to park?
Easy peasy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes! Oh dear.... Car would not select gear as I first drove off with it. Electric windows would freeze halfway down and not go back up until it decided to (3/4 hours later) Dash board carbon fibre trim started to break away. Replaced under warranty. Re-called as it may set on fire (Lmao) Wiper motor broke, had to have new one. ESP would turn off, in the ice!!!! then come back on, when the ice melted! Engine management lights would turn on then go off. New electric window switch. New wiring looms all round (2 weeks to do) Rear lights rubbing against bodywork and chipping paint.
What's most practical about your car?
Interior feels a lot bigger than it is.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
City steering.
