Fiat Punto Hatchback Sporting 16V 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good value; lots of 2nd ones about so shop around.
Costs
Cheap to run - that's when gearbox/clutch don't go.
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On the road
Driving
Good driving position, very responsive... although the gears are terrible.
Performance
Punchy and nippy for a 1.2.
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Living with it
Reliability
Gearbox/clutch problems I had a (P) Brava before I owned my Punto with exactly same problems...
Image
Still very stylish, looking a bit dated now.
Comfort
Okay. A bit bumpy though stiff suspension.
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Security and Service
Security
Transponder immobiliser FF, should have alarm as standard though.
Service
Recalled for faulty brake pipes/car has never been right since I took it to FIAT.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None (yet). Slight tapping noise at start-up..?
Other
Back arm (passenger side) loose.
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