Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 16v ELX 5d (2001/X) Owner Review

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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I don't care what kind of car I drive.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Funny but nice to drive.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I actually quite like the car to drive, theres not much go in it but its a handy run around (without mechical problems).
What are you likely to buy next?
Buying a 4x4. The Punto has been nice to have but the mechanical problems have really let it down.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,800
When did you buy the car?
March 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes and no.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed to down grade due to fuel and insurance costs on previous car.
What was the dealer like?
Hid the fact that the head gasket was starting to go (I don't know anything about cars and the signs of this werent that noticable when we test drove it).
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Light and easy on the steering.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, radiator leaks, thermastat gone, head gasket needs replacing and the exhaust went.
What's most practical about your car?
cheap and economical to run, nice to drive (excluding repairs!)
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
There arent really and gadgets!