1996 Fiat Punto Team review from Netherlands
"Perfect when not serviced by Fiat dealer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering unit, broken at 20.000 km
Clutch, broken at 15.000 km (it's my wife's car so...)
Guarantee fixed by Fiat (dealer didn't want to do anything, parking the car in front of showroom door helped him changing his mind)
Accident at 55.000 km, new front suspension, new steering unit (until now perfect, older units have problems), new shocks etc.
Nothing serious until now, very cheap to run when serviced by NON-Fiat dealer!!!
General comments?
Suspension is very hard.
Little engine only suited for short distances.
Fun to drive around town.
Biggest small car on the market.
Beautiful design.
Car has been bought from large dealer, serviced later by other Fiat dealer. They both charged me with things they didn't do, one time 750 euros for parts which were not replaced!!!
The problem with Fiat is not the car, but the dealer! At least in my case and that of everybody else I know with a Fiat or Alfa.
Have it serviced by Toyota and you will have a perfect car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 82000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Porsche 924 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2005 |