2001 Fiat Punto SX review from UK and Ireland
"Lovely to look at and comfortable, but zero reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had problems with 1st and 2nd gears since I bought the car, and very minor problems with 5th gear. The gear stick jumps when I take my foot off the clutch and seems to get worse. I had my gearbox rebuilt and my clutch replaced last week too, and I still have the problem.
General comments?
I like how nippy the car is, it's pretty quick for what it is. General driving of the car is OK, apart from changing gears (1st-2nd). It's very comfortable to drive and I'd buy another if it wasn't for the horrendous reputation Fiat gearboxes tend to have.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2005 |