2000 Fiat Punto Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"A fun, nippy, roomy and practical good-looking, over-looked bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This is my 2nd Punto Sporting during the past year, as my original purchased one got vandalized by fire while in my local Fiat dealers car park. My current car is a brand new replacement, with all extras included, not bad eh.
But one common fault with both of them was an annoying loud mechanical noise sounding while braking and reversing at slow speeds, happens infrequently so impossible to show the garage this fault.
My new car had both headlamps replaced under warranty due to excessive condensation.
Front wiper blade motor replaced, also under warranty, due to a loud noise when operating.
General comments?
A good mean looking car, a class beater, economical and very fast for a 1.2 engine.
Great city drive, especially with the "City Button" function.
Front seats need more support, interior build and overall reliability need to be improved.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2001 |