Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) 1.2 ELX 5d (2001/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm an idiot for buying a fiat

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

I'm an idiot for buying a fiat

Would you buy this car again and why?

It really is a (F.I.A.T) Fix it again tomorrow

What are you likely to buy next?

Bought a Ford Mondeo mostly a safe buy due to the experience I had with the Fiat and its been a seriously good car

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

April 2001

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not really didnt include any extras

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Largest car available in hatchback size at the time

What was the dealer like?

Not really dealer was very standoffish and generally had a take or leave it attitude bought car as he was the only dealer close to me at the time

What's it like to drive?

Fine to drive easy to handle and but I should have bought the 16v brilliant fuel econ seriously cheap to run (apart from the parts required to keep it going)

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Headlamp filled with water apparently a common problem over heating according to dealer common problem due to valeo fan motor not working leadig to head gasket warping (very expensive) wiper linkage went id say after 4 months from new all puntos have this problem apparently hub on drivers side went

What's most practical about your car?

Generally the size was the biggest thing for me im 6"1 and i could still fit inside n carry passengers

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

City button was very usefull esp when parking in tight spots or for mavouring around small tight spots. ie tight car parks etc