Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 Active 5d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Im not afraid to get my hands dirty. Fiat does stand for Fix It Again Tomorrow, but i love fixing it and the parts are dirt cheap too.

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

They think its great. i have HID's and the paintwork is Gunmetal Grey. It looks quite mean with the facelift. Grrrr.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definitely. Great little car. Very economical and quite responsive for its size. I know the Italian electrics can be troublesome, but that just adds to the fun of it. C'mon the Italians! Love it!

What are you likely to buy next?

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 T. Spark or Audi A3 1.6.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£850

When did you buy the car?

November 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Great deal. Car is in great nick.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a car for college. Fiat was the optimal choice. Cheap, economical, fun motoring. Ideal for a student!

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Fun, responsive and generally great. Steering lacks the mechanical feel as a result of the Electric Steering, but other thatn that its a grand little car!

What's it like to park?

Super easy. Great all round visibility and the city button is just brilliant fun!

Have you had any problems with the car?

As per usual, needed a head gasket because of an oil leak. Have a ramp and garage, so no biggie. Some tires, front shock mounts and a good service. General wear and tear really. Cheap to repair.

What's most practical about your car?

Good rear legroom for such a small car. Runs on a sniff orf petrol and it's quite nippy too for a 1.2 8v.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

City button. It makes me feel super strong because I can turn the wheel with 1 finger. It's fun for showing off :).