Fiat Punto Hatchback (1999 - 2003) JTD ELX 3d (2000/W) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm mean and don't like spending money going to work! Have larger car for weekends and long distance familly travel.

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

No idea!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Would consider one again as second/third car

What are you likely to buy next?

Bought a Clio!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,000

When did you buy the car?

December 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a cheap diesel car to travel to work each day.

What was the dealer like?

Helpful and courteous.

What's it like to drive?

OK Good enough workhorse and economical for 40+ miles per day commute. Ok on open roads and motorway.

What's it like to park?

No problem

Have you had any problems with the car?

Dashboard troubles. Dash would switch off especially when cold. Car would continue to drive but no speedo,rev counter fuel or temperature readings. Many missing pixels in digital info display. No major mechanical problems in almost 3 years and 36K miles! Front exhaust pipe and winscreen wiper mechanism only! In an Italian car as well- much better than Alfa I previously owned !!!! Bit of rust on bodywork towards the end.

What's most practical about your car?

Cheap to run and insure. Dependable mechanicals,dodgy electrics.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Gadgets? What gadgets?