Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 Active Sport 3d (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Nothing. I have attached a picture of our cat which seems just as relevant as this question wrt to car ownwership.

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

Nothing

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, if they still made it.

What are you likely to buy next?

Fiat 500 on order - I'm expecting it to go wrong a lot more than this Punto, but wife likes the interior.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£7,100

When did you buy the car?

January 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

Its was lot of car for £7k on the road, ascheap as Trade Sales and Motorpoint were knocking out pre-reg cars at the time.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wife liked the look of it, especially interior.

What was the dealer like?

Pretty good, female sales person so didn't talk to my wife as if she was an idiot.

What's it like to drive?

Fine, better than a 16V Clio in town, cruises happily at 80 on the motorway too. Ride is choppy though.

What's it like to park?

Excellent lock and visibility. Ends of car obvious even to my wife.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Absolutely nothing in 5 years, unexpectedly brilliant.

What's most practical about your car?

You can get a surprising amount in the back with the seats down, excellent interior for cost of car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Stereo is good quality.