Fiat Punto Hatchback 1999

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value. 0% finance deal is excellent.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Low cost to run. Insurance is low and mpg is almost diesel-like.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good handler, but poor ride and poor tyres let it down.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nippy in low gears, but can struggle on faster roads.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front discs are a little fragile. Usual Fiat quality on the putting together of the interior (bad!)

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better image than previous generation. Still gets looks, even though there are more about now.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Interior space is excellent with comfy seats and driving position, however ride is poor with lots of road noise at any speed.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Immobiliser as standard, but no alarm or central locking.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Recalls are anoying, however everything is covered under warranty. Dealers are good, but parts may require some searching around between them.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Front brake discs. Recall for engine and door problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes