2000 Fiat Punto HGT review from UK and Ireland
"Unreliable rubbish"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cam belt snapped @ 52,000.
Wheel nuts rusted @ 40,000.
Headlight misted @ 45,000.
Numerous niggles under warranty including persistent alarm faults, steering problems, warped discs, etc, etc, etc.
General comments?
Fiat Punto HGT. Never, never, again. Awful reliability, overrated car, overrated dealership, overrated performace. Need I say more?
Car is decidedly average with poor handling, tatty trim and lack lustre performance.
A final word of warning. Fiat service schedule states cam belt does not require change until 72K. If you are an owner who has done anything over 40,000 get your belt checked ASAP. After a little local research have discovered this is a common fault on the HGT's. Worse case scenario, new engine, best, at least valve damage and new head gasket set.
If you are considering purchasing... don't! Have owned a Peugeot GTI 6 and Golf GTI previously and they are far superior in every respect.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 32 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2004 |