Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.2 16v Sporting 3d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
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
45mpg average, great on fuel. Parts and servicing isnt the cheapest.
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On the road
Driving
Quite nippy round corners and on local roads, easy to drive but also quite good fun given the chance
Performance
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
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down in all the time I have had it. Still runs like new although have only done 10 000 miles
Image
Very pretty car, stands out. Mine is an import and came with blaupunkt stereo kit so even better.
Comfort
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.
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Security and Service
Security
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
Ok,don't offer low mileage service which was annoying when took it for first service at 4000 miles
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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