2001 Fiat Punto ELX review from UK and Ireland
"All in all a great car, and I love it to bits!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Acceleration lumpy in 1st gear.
Plastic cladding separating from driver's side door.
Unexplained rattle from near side rear window.
Radio signal dire + tape player is temperamental.
Indicators often do not self terminate.
General comments?
Feels surprisingly nippy for a 1.2, very nice handling and fun to drive.
The car does not much like driving slowly, especially in town, but that is not to say that it is not easy to do so.
The city button is great for really tight parking, but the steering is so light anyway that it is hardly necessary; if anything it needs a speed button to make it a little less twitchy on dual carriageways.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2008 |