1998 Fiat Punto Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"The best car ever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well my indicators only work when they want to.
My battery went flat the other day, so I left it on charge over night, and in the morning, the side lights were on?!? (This happened to my sister's Punto as well, but it was the headlights)
The car uses a lot more fuel than it's supposed to.
Someone who thinks they are funny decided to steal my number plates in the middle of the night.
The back seats have stains on them (but were there when I got it).
The car had had a crash before I bought it, and not all the dents were knocked out. And also only the headlights worked when I bought it.
General comments?
Well it's quite a speedy little car really, and it has a nice growl (the engine is standard).
I have heard it's only meant to do 108 or 110mph, but I got 112mph LOL.
Going round corners when it's wet is fun cause it slides everywhere.
The seats are so so comfy, I am so glad I chose a Punto as my first car, my mate wants one too now she has been in mine. So I do recommend them to new drivers, even though they have their funny electrical moments, but hey it is Italian!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2008 |