Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 3d (2000/V) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I was young & needed a cheap run around.

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

Most unrealiable pain in the arse car ever. My dad is forever fixing it..!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Certainly not..& neither would anyone I know now!

What are you likely to buy next?

Am trading my car in for Toyota Aygo--hoping to be more reliable.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,100

When did you buy the car?

August 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

its ok, not brilliant but fairly cheap car to buy so what do u expect!

What's it like to park?

preety easy. Easy to see out of back when reversing.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Quite a fair bit tbh! The head gasket blew and had to be replaced which was extremely expensive. Car generally bad at over heating & thermostat been replaced several times. Water pump was replaced & recently the starter motor went. I've also had continous problem with the wiper system and motor. The arms disconnecting from the motor system whilst driving in the rain. V dangerous!! Generally preety unreliable for the 3 years I had it..

What's most practical about your car?

Quite a large boot and preety good for space inside really. Handling of the car is quite nice but my gear knob became unattached which was irritating!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

City steering, good for parking in tight spots!