1998 Fiat Punto 60 Selecta Auto review from UK and Ireland
"Great car - buy one!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket went at 70000mls, replaced at service. No issues, gave plenty warning signs of overheating. Ran it for a few weeks checking water level regularly before replacing head gasket. Very low cost repair, €45 for parts from Fiat, 6 hours labour.
Rear drum breaks prematurely worn at 25000mls, suspect 1st owner drove it with handbrake on for extended periods. Replaced shoes, no issues since.
General comments?
Fantastic little car to drive.
Very light power steering in town.
Great fuel economy, great in traffic.
Great handling and breaking.
Very reliable.
Could do with a bit more power, only 60hp with CVT automatic gearbox option. Very nippy around town, but a bit slack on motorway and high speed overtaking.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 petrol Auto Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2006 |