Fiat Punto Hatchback GT 3d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Car was bought in 1999. Only 22,000 miles on the clock. Stunning black and immaculate for only £6,500.
Costs
To date, had to replace; wait for it; Lambda sensor x2, power steering motor, petrol tank, rear suspension, front brake discs, throttle sensor, air flow meter x2 (about £600 to replace air flow meter). Expensive!
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On the road
Driving
Very quick car. Good acceleration, good fun to drive.
Performance
Not much can touch you!
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Living with it
Reliability
Very bad. Make sure you have a Fiat garage near you - could only take the car there, as nobody else could plug into engine management (£45 per hour). Fiat gararge had a waiting time of at least 2 weeks.
Image
Body shape not liked at first, now lots of new cars are a similar shape. Perhaps a bit before its time!
Comfort
Plenty of room for passengers. Not much room for the girlfriend to fit her shopping into!
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Security and Service
Security
Never had any trouble with alarm etc (one of the blue keys failed).
Service
Very expensive and long waiting list.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
As above.
Other
Problems as others have said with suspension and Lambda sensor.
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