Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.4 Active 3d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I love Italian styling but cant afford a Ferrari. Believe it or not this cheap little run around turns heads, it looks v sexy from the front oooohhh aaaaahhhh ooops!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They LOVE IT, comments like; looks stunning in mettalic blue & couldn't believe the price I paid!!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but with a different engine. 77BHP simply not enough in a sporty little hatch.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure; let's see if Fiat have improved their reliability & service.
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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?
£7,030
When did you buy the car?
June 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes i bought through the government scrappage scheme, £1000 off the normal price but not the £2k as advertised.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Car scrappage scheme
What was the dealer like?
Pushy! Glyn Hopkin Wasn't content with selling the car they wanted to charge me £300 to lifeshine the car! You can buy a kit online & do it yorself for under £40! They also tried to flog me extended warranty & Gap insurance. After two & a half hours I was happy to get out of the dealership when I collected my car.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handles quite well, plenty of grip even in the wet. The car is lovely & quiet and the controls are very light. I have the 1.4 8V which has no torque/pulling power what so ever, it's not too bad if thrashed though. Go for the 1.6/1.9 TD which has plenty of low down grunt; cheap tax & 60+ MPG
What's it like to park?
Terrible; rear visibility is dire.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes the paint was scratched on the bumper & very thin on the bonnet & wings. Also have problems yet to be solved with the indicators self cancelling!
What's most practical about your car?
Cheap
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Blue&Me; tho media player from USB drive doesn't work!!
