Fiat Punto Hatchback 1999

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    wouldnt have paid FIAT new prices, cars not worth that, bought new at car supermarket, got a lot for my money after the discount

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    45mpg average, great on fuel. Parts and servicing isnt the cheapest.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite nippy round corners and on local roads, easy to drive but also quite good fun given the chance

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It is after all a 1.2 dressed up in a smart outer, it is ok at a steady speed but not too great when accelerating onto the motorway or on hills - especially if theres more than two of you in the car

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never let me down in all the time I have had it. Still runs like new although have only done 10 000 miles

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very pretty car, stands out. Mine is an import and came with blaupunkt stereo kit so even better.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Back seats are good, no complaints from passengers, husband complains of back ache when driving over distance. All the luxuries make it more pleasant though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I hear that they are easy to get into and hard to get away with - somebody tried to break into mine by forcing lock out, apparently easy to do on the punto and from what I have learnt this is common knowledge amongst those that way inclined

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok,don't offer low mileage service which was annoying when took it for first service at 4000 miles

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Nothing as yet

    Other

    airbags malfunctioned, rattle on sunroof area

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes