Fiat Punto Hatchback 60 SX 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not much kit and the Fiat stereo is awful.
Costs
Cheap to run, cheap to service, good mpg. Cheap!
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On the road
Driving
Cornering is a bit hectic when unladen.
Performance
For a 1.2 it does the job - buzzy little engine, but keep the revs high.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never put a foot wrong - ever. Not even the electrics!
Image
Bit of a stealth car, no one really notices a Punto.
Comfort
Not for long journeys, but adequate for around town.
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Security and Service
Security
Begs the question: who would nick it? No problems in this department.
Service
Fiat are terrible, use an independent it will quarter your costs. Also, the engines are bullet-proof, but the body work is suspect.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Unstoppable - but keep those revs high!
Other
Misting problems and terrible stereo.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes