Fiat Punto Hatchback 55 S 3d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
For £300 you can't go wrong.
Costs
If driven sensibly 50mpg is possible.
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On the road
Driving
Ok handling. The back end is known to jump around under fast cornering and horrific understeer can be obtained in wet conditions.
Performance
For a 1.1 it's fast with just me in it.0-60in 12secs. But any additional passengers bring the acceleration down greatly. Good down backroads once you get used to the body roll. With agressive gear changes you can give 1.4 corsas a run for their money.
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Living with it
Reliability
only failed to start once.(faulty alternator)
Image
bit of a girls car really.
Comfort
Large amounts of road noise are obtained over 80mph. Have done several 5 hour journeys in it and not had any other complaints.
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Security and Service
Security
Flimsy locks but comes with a factory fit immobiliser. The dents in mine keep the thieves away.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Leads needed to be replaced (not changed for 6years).
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No