Fiat Punto Hatchback 55 SX 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Wasn't worth what i paid for it (or the extra £4000 poured into it to keep it working).
Costs
Fuel economy was okay, but the maintenance costs are high.
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On the road
Driving
Sluggish handling and poor cornering, although acceleration isn't bad.
Performance
When it was running, it was a pretty good.
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Living with it
Reliability
Absolute dog of a car. In and out of the garage like a yoyo.
Image
Pretty enough, especially in yellow.
Comfort
Not good for long journeys. Horrible plastic steering wheel which burnt your hands if you left it in the sun.
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Security and Service
Security
Nobody would want to steal one, would they?! All the locks on mine froze up except the driver's side, so excellent security there.
Service
Expensive, took a long time, communication with garage was strained, and generally unsatisfactory.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
When something went wrong, it was major. Cylinder head was the biggest job, but not the only job.
Other
Windscreen washers stopped working, locks seized up, radio wouldn't work (minor quibble, but so annoying when you're on a budget), back windscreen wiper was temperamental. Electrics, especially the brake lights, were really flaky and needed replaced lots.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No