Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.2 16v Sporting 3d Speedgear Auto (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Decent price, ABS, CD player, sports seats and classy interior.
Costs
Expensive 24,000 mile service £215 at Reg Vardy Leicester.
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On the road
Driving
Lovely interior, although let down slightly by the uncomfortable seats.
Performance
Doesn't feel like there is a 1.2 under the bonnet. More like 1.4, helped by the 7 auto gears.
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Living with it
Reliability
Every winter, the engine light comes on when extremely cold but goes off once its warmed up. Sometimes this causes accelerator pedal not to function, turning off the engine and back on seems to cure.
Image
Looks good with the side skirts, colour coded bumpers, spoiler and alloys. Cool interior.
Comfort
Seats are not overly comfortable in the back, although ample legroom.
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Security and Service
Security
Not really had it tested but it has remote central locking and immobiliser.
Service
Excellent staff, but unfortunately dealer warranty does not seem to cover anything that I have had a problem with yet.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine light comes on in extreme cold and stays on till warm weather comes.
Other
Loose sunroof water drain pipe meant water stain on lining. Also water ingress from behind dash.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes