1999 Fiat Punto S60 review from Italy
"Great car for city's and out in the countryside"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump developed a fault and caused the temperature to rise high enough to blow the head gasket.
The drivers airbag warning light comes on sometimes, even though I had the airbag checked by a electronic diagnostics expert.
Small tear in one of the back seats, about one inch in length, but very hard to notice.
General comments?
The particular one I drive is quite fresh as it has a 2003 engine.
These are actually very fast cars, I was extremely surprised by the performance, you can go almost 70mph without leaving 3rd gear for example.
The shape of the Mk1 that I drive is perfect for modifying with body kits & polyliptic lights etc.
The clutch and gearbox are very well built and feel really smooth and expensive when operating them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3i petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81270 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2005 |