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2006-10-23 09:08:28 · 23 answers · asked by Jez 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Fiat
I love them! I've had four Puntos and currently have a Cabriolet ELX and my son has the 60sx. We've never had any real problems with any of them and because Fiats don't seem to be too popular they are relatively cheap.
My sons is only the 1.0 model and is a little too weak on power for my liking. My last Punto was the 1242cc model and would have been a far better choice for my son to have learnt in. The steering can also be a little heavy on models with no p.a.s.
The ELX is a 1.6 engine and uses a lot more fuel than the smaller engined Puntos. I might even get rid of it because of this. The boot is also very small! Nice and posey though when the suns out!
But all in all it's a terrific all round car, the Punto. Good for a first car but go for the 1242 cc engine. 50mpg no problem when driven nicely and will cruise all day at 80. 4 door models cost a little more usually but it's worth the extra. And don't be afraid to get a high mileage one either, all mine have gone past 100 000 miles without any hassle! These are all the older model Puntos....M,N,R & S reg. I don't actually like the newer Mk 2 ones. Too boxy looking.
2006-10-23 09:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a fiat punto sporting mk1 for 4 years and loved it! i ended up writing it off in the most stupid of accidents but to be honest i just couldnt bring myself to sell it!! that was over a year ago, i have a new car but i still miss my baby!
2006-10-23 16:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by aerobicsjojo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its a new one they are brilliant they handle well i have got one and im not sad ive hadno problems with it at all.My boyfriend had a renault megane only 2years old and its a load of **** its been into the garage more times than ive had hot dinners.parts fall off it and apparentlly many others have had the same problems and he paid £8,000. I paid £1,800 for a 2001 and it has lasted longer.if its an old fiat not worth getting the frase Fix It Again Tony comes to mind!
2006-10-23 16:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by tinascoffield 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a punto, very economical and cheap to insure, really depends what you want the car for, if it is for practical terms then it is an ideal little city runaround and very reliable.
If you want something with a bit of va va voom then opt for something a little more racy.
2006-10-23 16:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by horsegal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are much nicer looking cars out there than a punto.
2006-10-23 16:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by vic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have had a punto for almost 4 years, havent had any problems with it, its so reliable, never even had to replace a light and i LOVE my punto!
2006-10-23 17:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIAT. Fix It Again Tomorrow. Says it all really dont you think.
2006-10-23 16:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got me a punto and when its good every f.u.c.k.e.r. wants a ride in it. But when its bad . . . well it dont move and no-one helps out. Hope the b.a.s.t.a.r.d.s. know where the bus stop is. Good luck with your punto.
2006-10-23 16:17:40 · answer #8 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are for people who cant afford the car they really want.
I am not knocking these people I had a fiat once, but it was because I was skint!
2006-10-23 16:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by michelle a 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good reliable little car, i used to work for a company that delivered and repaired these cars, but as with any car it depends on what suits your requirements.
2006-10-23 16:18:08 · answer #10 · answered by exile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋