Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.8 16v HGT Abarth 3d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost a lot new, and with Fiat depreciation, best bet is to buy second hand or nearly new, so biggest chunk of value is lost, but car is very highly equipped for a small car! Packed full of features standard, which usually are not seen on cars above 25k.
Costs
Insurance is ridiculously high for its class, being group 14! Likes to drink when driven hard which, let's face it, is why you bought it or thinking of buying one in the first place... to drive it 'spiritedly', so it's expected! -)
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On the road
Driving
Great car to drive, one of the best in it`s class, responsive steering!
Performance
As said before, likes to be driven hard! 4000+rpm is when the car opens up, and is quite fast! Puts a lot of bigger more expensive cars to shame! A pleasure to work through rev range with gearbox!
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far! (Touch wood).
Image
Let's face it... it's probably the best looking car in its class!! And Abarth model in Broom Yellow is that little bit more special and looks really aggresive!
Comfort
Quite comfortable. Seats are comfy and a good driving positon can be acheived. A bit of a 'stiff' ride, but it is a sporty car after all... its suspension setup is more for performance than for comfort and the car does handle quite well.
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Security and Service
Security
Quite good. Comes with Thatcham Cat.2 Immobiliser, remote central locking and alarm as standard, along with Fiat's 'Key Code'...
Service
Fiat's 'aftercare' is usually a bit hit and miss, but there are a few good dealerships out there... it's just hard work finding them!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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