2000 Fiat Punto Sporting review from Greece
"Good car, bad after sales"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had a broken lock, and a defective ventilator at 350 KM.
Defective air-conditioning at 2.000 KM.
Defective gear box at 4.500 KM.
Defective gear box again at 10.000 KM.
Defective gear box again since 12.000 KM.
General comments?
This car is very good on the road. The engine could be a little stronger (like the 1999 sporting) and generally it's a good choice.
The big BUT is that the manufacturer (and especially its official distributor for Greece) are unreliable and unwilling to help.
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| A great all rounder |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 22000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault Twingo |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2001 |