Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.4 Dynamic 5d Auto (2007/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I can afford a new car - but it's a Punto, and I'm up for a gamble.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it's OK, but then they don't have to put up with the trouble we have.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutely not
What are you likely to buy next?
Toyota Avensis or Fiat Croma 2.4
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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?
£7,995
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Great deal. Dealer had had an order from an elderly couple who originally purchased the car then decided they didn't want it. They paid a £1000 deposit which the dealer kept (beware!!) and we paid the dealer price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wife had just passed her auto test
What was the dealer like?
Great when selling it - Same old story I suppose!!!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OK, as a big hairy fireman though, I felt a bit stupid. We were told it was great for our family (Me, wife, girls aged 7 and 14 - Was terrible!!)
What's it like to park?
Front wise ok, - back was terrible due to poor rear visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
8 major faults in 14 visits in 11 months. You name it!! New clutch, new gearbox, new steering, door locks, leaking boot, new door card, engine components, poor build quality!
What's most practical about your car?
City steering, remote boot open - great designs
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Stereo was suberb sounding.
