Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 3d (2002/51) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

erm, not sure

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

I've never really asked

Would you buy this car again and why?

No - the repairs are just too frequent and expensive

What are you likely to buy next?

Renault Clio

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,295

When did you buy the car?

February 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

They gave me good price for my car, taxed it & full tank of petrol

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Small but with a larger than average boot space for carting around stuff!

What was the dealer like?

Really friendly

What's it like to drive?

I like it - when it works! It can feel a bit scary on a windy motorway and I very rarely have the courage to overtake anything - even slow moving tractors but in town, on a dry day, its good.

What's it like to park?

Sooooo easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Oh yes - where to start really! Clutch twice, gearbox had to be stripped down and sorted (not the technical term i'm sure), exhaust twice, battery, horn, lots of electrial weirdness such as the windscreen wipers only work when it is dry - don't seem to like the rain which is really not helpful and the handbrake light keeps coming on when I go round corners........ but apart from that its fine....!

What's most practical about your car?

I love that it has a larger boot and that there is lots of head room. Height adjustable seats for short people plus adjustable steering wheel/column thing helps loads. I love the city steering and it is really economical to run - tax, insurance and petrol

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

City steering without a doubt - it is very cool!