Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) 1.9 Multijet Sporting 3d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That you're not too bothered about the badge but that you like a good looking, quick small hatchback.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Mostly positive on looks but they wouldn't buy one themselves.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, I've just traded it in and all the cars I've taken out to test drive have felt much better built.
What are you likely to buy next?
Astra Sport Hatch CDTi(150) SRi (Ex.Pack)
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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?
£11,250
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, I got over £3k off the list price with the optional extras I chose. The dealer were doing a good deal at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a sporty small hatchback with decent mpg for a commute as I had a new job further away from home. Good discount from dealer.
What was the dealer like?
Ok, not massively helpful - I wouldn't really recommend them if it weren't for the price.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quick and pulls well in any gear but noisy and unrefined.
What's it like to park?
Easy, no problem with rear view for me.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots. The turbo pipe came off after 3 days of owning. A loose piece of interior had to be replaced in the first week along with an interior light and the seatbelt alarm. Electric windows and door lock mechanism both replaced under warranty inside 18 months and the climate control had to be fixed after a couple of months. Lots of annoying squeks and noises. When the AA collected vehicle after turbo breakdown they pulled a huge piece of paper towel out the was tangled in the engine bay. Said a lot for the pre-delivery inspection and the build quality.
What's most practical about your car?
Decent mpg and "Blue and me" built-in hands free.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Probably the Blue and me. I got the sundome roof which was nice although climate control was not worht the extra over air con.
