Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.8 16v HGT 3d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£3500, 4 years old, 30000miles. Was very happy.
Costs
Insurance is terrible - g14. Yaris vvti and c2 vts are only g8, c2 vts is also faster. Around 30mpg with a mixture of motorway and town driving.
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On the road
Driving
Bumps are hell, as you would expect with sports suspensions. Grip is poor.
Performance
Low down power is missing as vvt engine only kicks in after 4000rpm, still very satisfying though.
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Living with it
Reliability
V,suprisingly good. Had a prob starting when first got it, only lasted 2 days. passed mot first time. no real problems. can have valve problems diesal knocking however fiat told me this always happens for first few secends on start up. then should stop.
Image
Love it i got yellow and along with light blue is best colour. it looks great inside and out
Comfort
Driving position easily adjusted, can't complain. Stiff suspension but what do you expect.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems, touch wood. I am however very cautious & have my steering lock on anytime when parked.
Service
vERY EXPENSIVE AT FIAT OVER £200 FOR 36000MILE SERVICE
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Could not maintain revs over first few weeks of ownership.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes