Fiat Punto Hatchback 1999

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Come complete with all gadgets sat-nav cd electric windows ABS and thatcham alarm

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap enough second hand

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stiff, but acceptable handling

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easily as quick as my old renault 19 16V

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems as yet, had car 4 months

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice bright yellow, no easy loosable in a car park

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not enough driver seet ajustment

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Thacham alarm as standard

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor only way to get thngs done is to complain either to dealer or to Fiat direct, even then it's hard work work getting a reply let alone anything done!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Check for diesel sound on startup, denote variator problem, expensive fix as seam only fiat dealer/ specialist can fix, cost around £420!

    Other

    Problem with sat-nav cd changer, fiat have ne repair centre for these so you'll have to find local Blaupunkt centre

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes