Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 16v ELX 3d (2002/02) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not much really

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Not a lot, not much to look at.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No way - too many electrical faults. Fiat dealers are not very helpful and in my experience were ignorant and rude. They were very quick to say in the last year of warranty - its gonna cost you cos we don't think its covered!!! Whats the point in having a warranty then if you can't actually use it to claim? Doh!!!

What are you likely to buy next?

certainly not another Fiat

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,695

When did you buy the car?

February 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not bad, not brilliant

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It was cheap to tax and insure

What was the dealer like?

Quite good - to start with...

What's it like to drive?

Engine wasn't bad - quite perky and economical. Handling was rubbish - I've had shopping trolleys that handled better

What's it like to park?

Great with city steering.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yep lots... Electric sunroof went wrong but fortunately that was under warranty... Mostly minor electrical problems and the clutch was going but that was when I got rid of it!!!

What's most practical about your car?

It had 4 wheels, was economical, fairly good equipment

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

City steering - great for tight spots