Fiat Punto Hatchback (2003 - 2006) 1.2 Active 3d (2004/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
white colour stands out - quite rare on new model punto so gets noticed
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
is a nice looking car but dents are easily noticed
Would you buy this car again and why?
no - far too unreliable and fiat parts are hard and expensive to come across good first car
What are you likely to buy next?
a3/3 series
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
compared to other models was cheaper and lower mileage
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
cheao insurance low mileage
What was the dealer like?
desperate to get a deal
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
quite jerky - not a smooth ride - quick in first 2 gears then slumps from there - sluggish
What's it like to park?
quite simple - small car and city steering helps when required
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
lots after 1 week the oxy sensor went - £140 28,000 miles gearbox went £1400 replacement and clutch 33,000 miles throttle potentiometer went - bought scrap throttle body £60 jvc cd players are not compatible
What's most practical about your car?
good on petrol when in low revs
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
city steering but dont get chance to use it much - to busy focusing on driving!
