Fiat Punto Hatchback GT 3d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Have owned car for 3 years and have been surprised how much the car price hasn't been affected that much, but is starting to hold.
Costs
With the exception of insurance (group 14) this is a relatively cheap car to run - easy on petrol and road tax.
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On the road
Driving
Like most performace cars, the ride can be rough depending if it's lowered etc. Also, watch when wet if hammering it round bends!
Performance
Remember this is a 1372cc turbo boosted engine, so easy to boot - in fact, a bit to easy.
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Living with it
Reliability
Apart from the notorius rear swinging arm problem, has been a fairly reliable. Had to do minor things.
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Depending what you do to it, can be a real head turner.
Comfort
Seats suck. Could have done with something along the lines of Recaros.
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Security and Service
Security
Comes with factory fitted alarm and immoboliser. Never had any problems - alarm is Thatcham Cat2 recognised.
Service
Fiat parts are expensive, especially when the word GT is mentioned.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Lambda sensor, rear swinging arm and 1 strut.
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