Fiat Punto Hatchback 75 SX 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
For the money - excellent at first BUT depreciation does hurt.
Costs
Parts fair, economy is good.
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On the road
Driving
Fun but lacks grip and is quite harsh on the bumps, gear change is not especially smooth.
Performance
Not a sports car but typically Italian - lively and responsive throttle when pushed.
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Living with it
Reliability
A Herbie style revving (between 2-3000 revs) at any time - fun at traffic lights, failed head gasket (30,000 mls), doors stick and creak like a Hammer Horror film set, but it has never let me down.
Image
OK young, fun, but still a bit tacky in terms of quality - a VW it is not.
Comfort
Generally very good for a tall person even on longer journeys though seats could be more bucket like. Can't comment on the rear comfort but no one has complained.
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Security and Service
Security
Not being a thief I wouldn't know, but it hasn't been broken into! That may say more about the cars desirabiliy.
Service
Fiat dealer could not detect electrical gremlin that allows this vehicle to roam the streets with a mind of its own.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Revs are all over the place when it is in the mood.
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