Fiat Punto Hatchback Sporting 16V 3d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Purchased 1 year old, £4000 below new list price.
Costs
Fuel economy great, but parts not that cheap (exhaust).
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On the road
Driving
Fun and entertaining. Suspension too soft for 'energetic' cornering.
Performance
Bearing in mind it's a 1.25-litre.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only the exhaust has let me down.
Image
Easily the best looking small car.
Comfort
Suspension - hmmm. Too soft for cornering and too harsh over bumps.
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Security and Service
Security
Added own alarm to factory immobiliser.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Exhaust fell off when car was only 3 years/32k miles old. Electric window motors slowing.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes