1995 Fiat Punto 55SX 1.1

Summary:

Better than FIats of the old

Faults:

Wear and tear in some cases excessive.

General Comments:

Unlike older Fiats, this one is more reliable and better looking. I'm afraid though, Fiat still have an awful long way to go before they can match the Japanese cars for ease of driving and build quality. 73,000 miles for a Punto 1.1 is high, whereas for an equivalent Nissan Micra 1.0 this mileage is average.

Gearbox is stiff and clunky, clutch heavy, idle tick over is not at all smooth. Car feels tired but has f/s/h.

Foot rest is too far forward meaning an uncomfortable driving position.

Roomy & it looks good compared to a Fiat Uno!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 22nd September, 2004

21st Dec 2004, 07:17

But I don't drive it like a racing car.

15th Nov 2005, 18:15

Well if you haven't someone else has, these are good little engines and they don't go into early retirement for no reason.

15th Mar 2009, 07:00

70.000 is not a lot, I've seen FIRE engines with 200.000 miles and more.

1995 Fiat Punto 55S 1.1

Summary:

You get what you pay for

Faults:

Clutch broke after 2 months of ownership despite pre-delivery inspection by the Fiat dealer who I purchased the car from.

Door seals needed replacing due to water ingress.

Rear suspension radius arms needed work at 32,000 miles. A common fault apparently.

General niggles with the electrics, e.g. I lost count of the number of times I had to replace the rear brake light and number plate light bulbs.

General Comments:

Generally a very comfortable ride, if a little rattly.

Lovely and spacious car which happily accommodates 4 adults and luggage. Ideal car if you need a lot of space for not much money.

Loved pottering about town, less willing on long motorway journeys.

The engine is quite punchy for a 1.1.

Bad points: Lots of minor niggles and problems.

Build quality is atrocious, as is the bodywork - it only needs someone to lean against the car to dent it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 14th March, 2004

1995 Fiat Punto GT 1.4 turbo

Summary:

Lots of power for not too many pennies - pocket rocker

Faults:

Nothing major, gearbox isn't up to scratch. doesn't always go into first.

Tiny leak from radiator, rad-weld done the job there..!

General Comments:

As quick as a milk float until the turbo boost kicks in, g-force...!!!

Saxo VTS killer.!

Nice roomy motor, comfy seats, I'm liking the sporty steering wheel.

Although its got electric windows, sunroof and mirrors still looks basic in side for the top of the range modal, needs to be a bit more exec inside.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th December, 2003

1995 Fiat Punto 75 ELX Exclusive 1.2

Summary:

A cheap, fun runabout - absolutely an ideal second car, and looks good too!

Faults:

Exhaust has been replaced 4 times in all (3 rear sets and 1 front Catalytic converter). Still not right!

Brake Pads (front) changed @ 39000.

Brake shoes (rear) changed @ 43000.

MOT failure due to emissions (required new CAT - engine passed MOT, but still not running correctly. Fault believe to be with ECM.

Face-off stereo - buttons fallen off - no spares available.

No red ignition key supplied - either £250 to fix at a dealer or £175 to have a remote Thatcham alarm fitted (Toad) - went for the latter. Messed about by dealers. Make sure you get one!

Sun-roof failed to open/close found a 'backstreet' Fiat specialist who fixed it FOC when they service the car (c.£60/10,000).

New battery needed after I killed it on a dodgy charger.

General Comments:

Handles and drives really well. (My company made the front anti-roll bar!)

Poor quality of interior materials.

Generally reliable.

Like a TARDIS - very spacious interior!

Looks good - especially with the colour coded bumpers.

Never failed to start (except when I killed the battery!).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 14th October, 2003

1995 Fiat Punto SX 1.1

Summary:

Its great for a first time car

Faults:

My fan belt went at 53,400.

Cam belt went at 56,246.

Radio aerial doesn't work.

General Comments:

This car is fairly quick for a 1.1 engine.

It doesn't feel as is it sticks to the road very well when going round sharp corners.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 17th February, 2003

20th May 2004, 17:26

Sounds like your car has not been well looked-after. I've had my Punto a year and a half now, it's done 49k, touch-wood nothing has gone wrong yet except a break light switch.