1998 Fiat Punto ELX review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Delivery wax on the car when I picked it up, inner sill cover loose and handbrake went all the way to the top. Took several phone calls & a personal visit to get the dealer to fix these. Now it is 8 months old, with 6000 miles on it and the gear lever gaiter has holes worn in it & the passenger electric window switch has worked itself loose.
General comments?
Other than the less than delightful buying experience, and the dealers reluctance to honour the manufacturers warranty, I will certainly look at another FIAT in the future. The cars themselves are beautiful to look at and perform & handle way in excess of the usual Ford/Vauxhall equivalent.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 16v 86 BHP petrol |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 14th March, 1999 |