2000 Fiat Punto ELX review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap BUT UNRELIABLE car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Window wiper on passenger side stopped working three times over the short period of time in which I retained the car.
Electric windows button on driver side rarely worked. Required having to put car in neutral, unfasten seatbelt and open door to retrieve parking tickets etc. - never fixed during a service although it was asked to be fixed.
Squeak in driver-side passenger door.
Twice the car failed to start.
The engine coolant dial rose to limits and red light turned on, steam and water started to flow from the engine. This occurred 2 less than two weeks after a full service from a fiat garage. No explanation was given, nothing had burst, no leaks etc - car seemed fine to them. Strange gurgling noise continued from the engine each time car was started.
General comments?
In general the car had a lovely feel to it and enough power for a first time driver. However it was always unreliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 18500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2003 |