Fiat Punto Hatchback 55 S 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost £800, worth about £500 23k later, not bad.
Costs
Been pretty expensive but a lot of costs were incurred when I bought one with a hole in the radiator. Also radius arm went, its a common thing but annoying, spent rather a lot on it.
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On the road
Driving
Comfy on the motorway if a bit noisy above 70, alhough it quietens back down at 90 oddly and will stay there all day. Good back road fun if you don't mind body roll, has strong brakes and communicative steering, gear box is alright.
Performance
One word....slow. It's a 54bhp 1.1 its not going to fly but it revs like mad so and sounds sporty so it seems faster than it is also a good amount of torque for the motor size.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never left me stranded just niggles from time to time like not starting 1st time sometimes (it'll go on the second) and an uneven idle.
Image
Used to be rather cool heading a bit sheddy old fiat now you either love 'em or hate 'em (most garages hate 'em so don't expect top dollar on trade in especially if it faded to pink).
Comfort
Pretty good for a 10 year old super mini lots of space and good seats ride is a bit bouncy but settles on motorway nicely, the foot rest is a nice touch.
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Security and Service
Security
Manufacturers immobiliser, but offers no serious resistance to break ins.
Service
Only been once for a brake pipe recall which was free so cant complain!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil leaks but nothing huge.
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?
Yes