2000 Fiat Punto Base review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap as buggery and a hoot to drive. Love it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Because it has those bluey-tinged halogen bulbs in the lights they need replacing more often than normal bulbs. And cost a fair bit more (about £8.00!).
Apart from that a smashing little car.
General comments?
I bought it for work and because I had a child on the way.
My other car is a 6.0 secs / 150mph job so I was obviously expecting the Punto to be a pile of dung.
How wrong I was! I LOVE driving my Punto; it's roomy, airy, fun, cheap to run and has more get-up-and-go than you would imagine!
I've only got the 1.2 and it's a scream to drive.
I opted for the no-frills base model as I didn't want to worry about electrics going zzzt.
And I made the right choice. It's actually MORE fun BECAUSE it's got no kit.
BEWARE: Do NOT use the City button when you are driving - even for a laugh. It is so effective that you will drive into the scenery before you know it.
I love my Punto - get one! Cheap and an absolute scream.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2003 |