2000 Fiat Punto review from UK and Ireland
"Fiat Punto Mk 2 (1.2 Basic)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car 1 Front wheel bearing at approx 86000 miles
Car 2 Clutch started slipping at 105000 miles
car 3 clutch failed completely 98000 miles exhaust system replaced 60000
car 4 exhaust replaced 59000 both rear wheel bearings 77000 miles
car 5 wiper motor 29000 miles (warranty)
General comments?
I saw this review by accident and just can't believe the mileages at which some of you have problems. I run 5 Puntos on a hire fleet. I keep them for 3 years by which time they are between 110000 - 125000 miles.. they are by far the most reliable small car we have ever put into the fleet. The new Puntos now i.e.54 plate on are not so good and we have had all 5 clutches changed under warranty due to clutch judder. Our mileage show that low mileage privately owned cars are not always the best... I can't afford to my cars off the road and the Punto servicing costs are much cheaper than the Ford Fiesta... more reliable and our customers love them... most hirers don't mind what make you give them but a lot of people bring the Punto back and say they are so impressed they intend to change their car for one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Punto |
| Date of Entry | 26th June, 2006 |