Fiat Punto Hatchback 55 SX 3d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You get what you pay for.
Costs
Average bills and running costs.
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On the road
Driving
Underpowered and very poor suspension, especially at the rear. Irritatingly noisy over speed bumps etc. Needs PAS desperately. Windscreen pillars quite thick and affects blind-spot visibility.
Performance
Ok if you're on your own. Underpowered. Very bad uphill with any significant load. Engine revs willfully and sounds pokey, but it isn't.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good starter, but manufacturing standards below average. This ultimately leads to problems.
Image
Good looker with good colours and nice paint. That is, until the dents start to appear AND THEY WILL!
Comfort
Plenty of room throughout. Excellent luggage capacity and rear legroom is amazing. Bumpy, noisy suspension and lack of 'under-thigh' seat support causes problems.
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Security and Service
Security
Didn't withstand a screw-driver attack on the locks, but at least it was still there where I'd left it!
Service
A particularly sorry performance from one Fiat dealer that used to be in Liverpool.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket went after 35,000 miles (4 years). Coil started to go after 3 years and went completely yesterday!
Other
Suspension bushes. Seat broke. Brake pads in 18 months! New exhaust in 24 months. Elec windows.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No