1998 Fiat Punto 60 s review from UK and Ireland
"Your own personal deathtrap on four wheels - fun to drive, and you can be amazed by its performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since acquiring the car (formerly business-owned) :
Handbrake cabling of poor quality.
2nd failure of head gasket within 10 months.
Fan cut-out and overheating.
Replacement of fan.
Poor quality shock absorbers.
Sticky doors and squeaky boot door in motion.
Windscreen drainage blockage.
Vehicle catches side-winds.
General comments?
Handbrake cabling of poor quality - needing regular replacement often requiring gears to prevent rolling.
2nd failure of head gasket within 10 months - currently undergoing cylinder skimming and replacement (£440)
Fan cut-out and overheating due to poorly mounted thermostat.
Replacement of fan motor and housing (£85) due to warped plastic grating sounds.
Replacement of poor quality shock absorbers (£70)
Windscreen drainage blockage - needs regular clearance (common fault), but has now corroded windscreen wiper motors - resulting in constant 'hey hey' sound when in rain.
Vehicle catches sidewinds on motorway -substantially more than other cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64500 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2003 |