Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 Active Sport 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not alot - which is good!!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Unsure
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, not now I have a family which means we have outgrown the wee beasty!
What are you likely to buy next?
Something along the lines of a Renault Laguna or Ford Focus - a 5 door family hatchback!!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not bad - super nippy little urban car, not bad at all out of the town either, handling is not the best but still very predictable and you'll loose your bottle before the car looses itself. Not bad on the motorway when up to speed, but steep hills will make it slow down due to lack of overall grunt. Wind noise is noticable but un-obtrusive, engine noise the same - turn the stereo up!!
What's it like to park?
Easy peasy, specially with the city mode turned on!!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing but servicable parts such as brake pads and a replacing a rotton exhaust pipe - thats what a CAT does to mild steel exhausts!
What's most practical about your car?
Even though its a small 3 door car, I fit in very well and Im 6' 6" and 17 stone!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the "City mode" steering - super super light steering for when parking up in tight spaces, you can turn the wheel using your little finger!!
