2001 Fiat Punto review from UK and Ireland
"You get what you pay for I guess"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Erratic windscreen wipers - not wiping smoothly or too fast or too slow.
Bolts and screws missing on interior panels.
Jerky ride on cold starts.
General comments?
We fell in love with the style and comfort of the newest Punto, but after only a week or so of driving, we were shocked at the rather shoddy workmanship and dubious engine fault.
The passenger door made a horrendous screeching, cracking noise every time you opened it... since disappeared, but only because several bolts had dropped off from the inside.
The car is very jerky during a cold start when pulling away and I was simply told by the dealership that I had to wait several minutes after starting the engine before driving off...ridiculous!
Finally, various other screws and bolts missing on interior panels makes for a rather slapdash feel to the car quality.
Search for New and Used Fiat Puntos available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
Recommended reviews
|
| A disgrace. NEVER BUY A FIAT! |
|
| A big disappointment |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th April, 2003 |