The car has been very reliable to date. There have been no major faults.
Gripes would include poor ventilation/de-misting system - all windows fog up at an alarming rate and only rolling the windows down seems to work.
The car suffers major body roll in bends. My Punto has been broken into 5 times in 2 years.
The door locks are pre-historic in terms of their wrong-doer repelling ablities and the car came equipped with a reasonable mid range Blaupunkt CD system so the writing was on the walls from day 1.
All in all a very competent Euro-box. Surprisingly roomy and versatile. Very acceptable long distance cruising abilities. The model was an end of the model life bells and whistles example so came with a good array of creature comforts as standard. Which was nice. Reliability Superb
Not a car to own if you are an inner-city dweller without a secure lockup however.
I would like to say that my PUNTO has gone mad on me; wrong doors opening, windows fogging up, head gasket went, electrics are haywire.
I would also like to add that my Punto also went mad within the space of one month, requiring new head gasket, brake-pipes, headlight electrics and rear suspension, not to mention the fogging up! Although it's very comfortable when traveling under 60. Also very roomy, even for a 3 door.
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