Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.2 ELX 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A great value car, but loses money fast from new.
Costs
Insurance cheap. Fuel good, though thirsty if worked hard.
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On the road
Driving
Good cornering. Small and nifty in town, too. Much understeer in the wet - be warned!
Performance
My model 8v struggles on the motorway, but is great in town.
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Living with it
Reliability
Unfortunately, a long list of things gone wrong.
Image
Nice looker - call me sad, but I still look back after locking up.
Comfort
Good seats, though comfort suffers on longer trips.
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Security and Service
Security
I fitted an alarm for the central locking - unstealable.
Service
Changed dealer due to bad treatment. Never has been outstanding.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Top notch. Never missed a beat.
Other
Headlamps condensate - inside electrics fragile.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No