Fiat Punto Hatchback 60 SX 3d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good value nearly new, though residuals not great.
Costs
No major expenses in 3+ years, apart from servicing.
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On the road
Driving
Very easy to drive. Power assisted steering worth having. Rolls a bit in corners.
Performance
Nippy around town and on motorway once up to speed, but does lack torque. Should have chosen 16v version instead.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically very good. No trim has parted company yet. Only a few minor niggles, eg: rear wash wipe and boot lock packed up. Build quality average and some detailing poor.
Image
Shape has aged well and, compared to other superminis, has more character.
Comfort
Driving position pretty comfortable with good range of adjustment. Harsh, crashy ride is worst aspect of the car.
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Security and Service
Security
Only standard fit immobiliser but no problems, yet.
Service
Local dealer ok so far, though certain services did seem unnecessarily expensive. Found a cheaper independant specialist who provided equally good service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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