Fiat Punto Hatchback 1999

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Price just about set right.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    First service £98, second service £185!!

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Easy to drive. Steering light, but feels all the bumps.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    This 1.2 8v model is underpowered around town.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Has needed two sets of front discs and pads after only 25,000 miles. Also needed two replacement throttle idle units. So much for Fiats improved reliability claims!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still a smart looking car.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Adequate.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Adequate, but consider upgrading.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor communications and long time for replacement parts to arrive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Two throttle housing units failed. Car engine revved dangerously on its own.

    Other

    Two discs and pads set needed, under warrenty, for a car that has covered only 25,000 miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No