Owner Norman     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 1

Now this review might come as a surprise - this littel Punto is brilliant, it was bought in April 1999, 9 months old with 9K miles, an ex Fiat leasing car. Its a 3 door hatch, the 60SX

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

i have recently bought this heap of **** the car has gone into what i believe to be limp home mode. diagnostic computer sais its a turbo pressure sonsor ? me thinks doesnt have one? today all electric

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

reliable. <br>minor technical issues. <br>Seat latch failure. <br>Clutch replaced. <br>door handle loose. <br>bonnet latch broken. <br>All easy to fix at low cost t

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Previously owned a fiat uno for ten years and only once had a problem with it. Have had this car, second hand, for only twelve months and up to now it has cost me over ?‚?£600 for repairs. Aft

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought at auction at 18 months old and little history. for 2 ears it was no bother then some very erratic idle speeds started up. A visit to Fiat found it to be a ?‚?£5 sensor fault but only aft

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Door window mechanism broke first 3mnths, <br>Air-bag light stayed on Sent back reset x 5 in first 3 years, Eventually cured by changing software so it resets itself when it comes on ( I still s

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought the Punto from new in November 2004 and got an excellent deal, unbeatable by any other dealership. It is currently on 27000 miles after 20 months. <br> <br>I had problems straig

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Purchased from new this could have been a good car but I had to return it to the dealers several times due to water ingress on the front floor pan. This wasnt a minor leak, the carpets were soaked. Th

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought this car when it was 3 years old at the start of 2004, I have had less than a years worth of hassle free motoring and a year and a halfs worth of problems. <br>Bad points - this car ea

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

This has to be the worst car Ive ever been in! It was horrible to drive for one thing. This point i could live with, the fact that it was back at the dealers within two weeks of collecting my brand ne

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought the car 8 months ago with 22k on the clock, now its got 43k so Ive done 21K in that time with an 88 mile round trip to work on the M62. <br>In that time it has never missed a beat and is

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Oh dear, sorry to see so many lemons for the Punto, we have had ours since 1989 and it has been a great trouble free and economical car. We are the second owners and bought it with 6000 miles on the c

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

New clutch fitted at 2000 miles. Apart from that its not a particularly bad car. Stereo sound quality is awful, no matter how much you play with it. Not too thirsty, but ought to be better. Engine fee

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

We have just traded this car in after a year of ownership. <br> Just about a week after buying it we had to replace the cvt powder clutch. This is VERY expensive...over ?£1000 easily at a

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Good little runner. Got rid of it last week for a ford focus. There is only so many rattles I can take. Steering column used to rattle. Back seats rattled. Went over a pot hole once and my bonnet

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought a 1.2 5dr base model Punto from new (51 reg). Its done 23000 miles. <br>Ive been to Paris and back twice in the Punto, fully loaded with 2 adults, 2 kids and loads of luggage, there wa

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

A disaster before it was even delivered. Main dealer in Portsmouth now has had Fiat franchise remove. Delivered with numerous manufacturing faults, including leaks, electrical failures and paint probl

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Purchased new in April, noticed after 2 weeks the sill and door met and was removing paint. Had car inspected by 5 bodyshops all said car manufactured wrong, but none could say why without stripping

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Punto was 5 months old when my wife bought it with 4000 miles on the clock. Its been the best car weve ever had including VWs, ford, honda, volvo, etc. Its fun to drive, always puts a smile on my face

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought by me at 15 months/8,500 miles old. Ex fleet. Now 4.25 years/43,000 miles. Excellent car, no problems. At 8,500 it still felt very new - stiff and jerky. Now it is much more smooth and supple a

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

This was a fantastic first car. I bought it second hand and owned it for 4 years, in that time I only lost ?£1495 on depreciation. I chose it as I thought it would be cheap to run and insure.

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

What a load of rubbish. Very poor build quality, if you look at it, it falls off. Had a very severe clutch judder which took 3-4 months to fix. Exhaust sounds like it is going to fall off. The custome

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought Punto second hand one year old, with one year of warranty left to run, severe clutch judder, two clutches before Tun Wells Fiat Dealer admitted problem with clutches and then refused to replace

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

we have had our car for 3 months and had nothing but problems at the moment the car wont start we think it might be the ecu does any1 have the same prob or give any suggestions thanks

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

The car i bought was a wonderful car during the first 2/3 months. Then, things went from bad to worse. with a long list of problems and even more appearing after a service! it went in with the followi

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

what can i say, garage have the car more than i do. list of faults so far, 1. water in passenger footwell 2. clutch judder 3.severe clunking when reversing 4.engine management light now coming on, rev

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

The worst, the very worst car I have ever owned and the very worst customer service I have ever experienced. I would give this car at least a dozen lemons! DO NOT BUY A FIAT if you wish to retain your

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I purchased my 1.2 Active Sport in October 2003, since the day I picked it up the drivers side door was out of alignment, I’ve had 3 new rubbers around the driver side door, its taken me 4 att

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

The sporting looks good and goes good. Its very efficient (50mpg plus), quick (though ive added racing filters), and goes just as smoothly and quickly as when I got it (when it was 18mnths old). Ive d

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I have had this car for 2 years, it is my second Punto , touch wood it has never let me down , I have read the other owners reports and they are very scary reading !! The mileage now is 43,000 and the

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Im having a real problem with water leaks coming into my car. The drivers and passenger footwell are soaking with what seems like rainwater. Ive been to at least 5 different garages to see if they can

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I have had a few problems with my Fiat since I bought it new in 2000. The gearbox went just after 18 months. I have had the juddering clutch since new, which no one at fiat could hear or feel. I found

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

On collection of the car from the dealer they had ripped the seat and scuffed the bumper, NOT a good start. The first year went fast and so did the Punto! Only in the last year I have experienced prob

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought my Punto second hand in March of this year (2004) so I have now had the car nearly 8 months and so far I have been really pleased with it. <br>It had to go back the week after I bought

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I’ve had my 1.1SX for about four years now and it has just clocked 107,000 miles. It has had its fair share of mechanical problems: the head gasket started to go at about 90,000 miles and the

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Punto 1.2 Active Sport bought new in September 2002. Clutch judder in first year after 6000 miles, clutch replaced. Clutch judder again after another 6000 miles, Fiat tell me they know of the problem

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Has been really nice reliable car only done approx 8k miles, though one month from finishing its 3rd year dealer warranty started to experience problems with the power steering light staying on and th

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Fiat dealer replaced my December 2003 Punto - after 6000 miles, 3 clutches, and various other bits replaced. <br>New Fiat has done 700 miles (replaced last Month - September 2004) --- similar cl

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Had Punto 60S from new. OK until fourth year when it had to have cylinder head gasket replaced owing to overheating. Now running very poor and especially when starting up on a morning it is very roug

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

There is a persistent rattling sound coming from the boot when driving. Have taken everything out of the boot but to no avail. Has anyone had the same problem or got a solution.

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Great car, shame about the manufacturer. 20 yards down the road from the garage the gear lever fell off. Various other faults over the following months all took a long time to get parts. This year th

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I was a confirmed fan of Fiats until I bought this car. Never again. I have spent more on it than the loan repayments. Rear suspension, cylinder head gasket, exhaust all replaced. Also, great engine

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Great car, done 35000 miles so far with no real problems. It did have an annoying squeak, which the garage said was a dry clutch cable. This went away after they sprayed it with lube, but it has come

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought my Punto two years ago it has been a brilliant car until this January. first my rear suspension went then a month later my head gasket, together costing me &#163;400 hundred pound!

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

<div class="Body">Leased through my employer in July 2001; 28000 fairly hard miles later, nothing major has happened (touch wood...!) apart from a new wiper motor, replaced under warra

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Absolutely superb vehicle. Bought the car at 6 months old with 21,000 miles on the clock. Now have 25,000 on the clock. It has been in the garage a few times, mainly to do with poor wiring to passeng

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought this car second hand. I was impressed with the road handling and general toys for the price. Unfortunately the ECU died on me thanks to a leaking heater matrix. The fantastic design allowed

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Thought Id give Fiat one more go to see if shoddy quality on parents previous cars now rectified - unfortunately not. Car now 2 years old and has been back to dealer almost a dozen times for niggly f

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

This car has been great in the year and a half I&#8217;ve been running it. Only problem I had was the coil (replaced for &#163;60) and replaced the tyres all round. Needed nothing done for MO

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought the car December 2000 and have had my fair share of problems Good Points *Economy - 40+mp *Insurance - group *Performance is not bad for the size of the engin *Price - Good value for mone *Sp

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I purchased a Fiat Punto 60S from new Nov 1998. At 14 months when the top dead centre and rpm sensors became intermittent, the car would start when it took the notion At 3yrs (35k) the exhaust fell o

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

A nasty tacky Italian job. Well worth avoiding. Leaks like a sieve, seats go mouldy, engine management system is hopeless. I can find nothing good to say about this car.

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

All I will say is . . . . . AVOI This car was a replacement car provided by Fiat for the Punto I purchased November 2002 brand new In two months the first car, in 1,500 miles had sixteen faults, incl

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I have had Fiats since 1979, the last 2 in succession being Puntos, (Galvanised body) After 5 years each, they still performed well. However, I am not very fussy as long as they go. The "Fire&qu

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

2nd Punto for the wife. She loves it and I must confess I enjoy driving it as well. Bit noisy for sure but hey, it was only &#163;6k new Two faults discussed here, brake callipers seized, fixed o

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

My Punto was great until 37K miles when the cylinder head gasket blew. It had been service by Fiat and was out of warranty when it happened. I complained to Fiat customer services, which took 3 weeks

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I went from old Minis and Land Rovers to thinking I wanted something a bit newer that didnt break down on the way to work.....How wrong I was I Bought a Fiat Punto from the local dealer A few months

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Ex fleet car purchased with 36k on clock and intermittent syncromesh problem in 2nd gear which dealer claimed was normal for mileage and would not repair Faults 37k, exhaust co sensor faulty 40k, rea

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought the car for &#163;500 as a runabout for partner. &#163;500 is more than my usual budget. In 6 months the following; exhaust downpipe (&#163;80!!! cheap quote!!!), head gasket, disc

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought car with 11.5K and traded in after four and a half years with approx. 85K on the clock. Used nearly every day combined motorway and town driving and had no problems until around 70K when clutc

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought a new Punto in April 2001, since then I have lived to regret it Shortly after buying this car I noticed that there were scuffmarks on dashboard and scrapes on and around the release button o

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

As with most Italian car makers they focus on style/design first then work on other aspects such as quality, reliability etc. We love the styling of the new Punto, a cut above the rest in this small

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Nice looker but poorly built In the 3 years that I owned this car I did 40K miles. Here is a list of some of the faults 1 the head lamp units needed replacing because they were misting up inside 2 do

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I love my little automatic fiat Punto but when it went for its MOT, I was told that the brake pipes were corroded and that there had been a re-call on them for this problem I had not heard of this, b

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

From new this car had clutch judder when moving away from rest. The main dealer (nightmare to deal with) changed the clutch - same problem. And so its remained We have another one year-more recent Pu

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Very easy to drive with a good amount of space in the front and back. Lots of useful spaces and pockets in the front. Sometimes find it can be difficult to see out the back clearly for tight manoeuvr

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought a Punto because it looked nice and you got a lot of equipment for your money. However during the 1st year that we owned it we had so many problems with it that I can see why they are cheap To

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Brake disks needed replacing after 17k miles, headlights also failed. This car is used infrequently but not stop-start journeys, so I would not expect brake disks to fail. Avoid this car at all costs

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

An excellent car to drive, fun, nippy and grippy. I really enjoy driving it. I have clocked over 40,000 miles since I got it new in March 2001 The only problems I have had are flat battery; faulty st

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

The worst car I&#8217;ve ever had. Every window replaced due to leaks, wet carpets that made the car stink. And a sales manager who said, "If you buy a cheap car what do you expect&#8221

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Exceedingly good reliable car. Suspension very much on the harsh side of the sports set up

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

What a pile of rubbish! I bought the car in September 2001, it was 11 months old Within two weeks it needed both headlights replacing as they kept on steaming up when it rained I had one years troubl

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought new and was fine for 10K, then over the next 50K it needed the following work New brakes all round after only 20K, new rear suspension assembly after only 25K. Clutch, head gasket, and exhaust

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Poorly built A piston cracked after 1200 miles. Gear cable seized, drive shafts threw grease out of them, and the steering made grinding noises, rear suspension knocks, and the air bag light came on

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Plus points Interior space - extremely impressive for a car of this category. Can get four people in without a struggle. Boot size is equally impressive Spec - very well equipped with trip computer,

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Nice car; very happy with the performance, but shame about the poor after-sales service and attitude of the dealers.

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

This is my second Fiat Punto, I had a 97 model first for just over three years, and I like it so much I purchased a new one in 2001 Ive had this Punto just over two years, and the only trouble Ive ev

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I have had this car since it was 6 months old and have been really pleased with the way that it has performed Admittedly it is not super speedy but it is roomy comfortable to drive and small enough t

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

The car has been the worst Ive owned in 20 years of driving due to Corroded engine sump Overheating - head gasket blown twice! Corroded front to rear brake pipes The car was bought at 12 months old w

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Very pleased with it. It has been faultless sine the day I bought it (new)

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Oh dear, I have just looked at all the other comments. I am just enjoying my first few months with my Punto, but there are very mixed comments on these nippy cars I have only had one thing go wrong s

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Terrible car. After 1 year of ownership Ive had enough The list of failures include wiper motors (front and rear) wheel bearings, CDi ignition (leaving me stranded) and many, many more. For me, Fiats

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought second hand with 40,000 miles on the clock. It is a second car and used intermittently and apart from being blown in the wind a little bit on motorway journeys is an excellent drive Absolutely

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

An attractive little car that is reliable only for two years, after which it should be dumped as one can then expect many costly replacements in parts. Brake discs warped after two years, door handle

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought this car as a main family vehicle Since buying it, it has had a clutch master cylinder; a new radio as the other shorted out. . Its uncomfortable I cant get high enough to see out of the win

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Purchased from main dealer with 1000 miles on clock as an ex-demo Have done 55k with a squeaky rear side window. New wiper motor fitted at 30k Good mpg 45-50mpg and gets better if you drive a bit qui

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

In the past I had the occasion to praise my previous Punto. Now I realise why the majority of your contributors are negative. My new Punto stopped the first day I got it After a few months it stopped

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought from Dealer in 98 with 15k on clock, ran well but then leaks started through windows Head gasket went after 30k and now at 40k I&#8217;ve been told it needs replacing again!!! Rang Fiat wh

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I purchased my Fiat Punto in October 2003; it was 6 months old at the time I have had the car just over 2 months and so far the rear window has come away from the frame and have today noticed that th

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I recently snapped one of my Punto keys in half and have been forced to buy a new one from a main dealer because Fiat will not release the programme codes to the "copy" transponder key manu

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

An excellent reliable car, which has never let me down, been North East to South Wales a few times with a full car and no problem at all, only thing missing in this car is air con.

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Nothing but bother. Bought the car second hand and was fine for a few months. The engine then began to overheat and a new head gasket and sump were fitted. Three months later the same happened again,

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Ill say up front - I like Fiats. Ive had six of them over the years. I like their style and they generally are fun to drive However, this Punto will be the last. Having had three trouble-free years o

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought this car new in March 2003, my second Punto in 5 years. My first one in 1999 this car was ok, then bought this heap off rubbish Permanent clutch judder and I have been promised a new clutch

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

This car was an economic insurance right off and had been restored to its original state before I bought it. I knew all about its history and had it independently checked before I parted with any of

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

These cars had a good reputation once, which is why we bought one. Big mistake! Never did track down the source of water leaks onto the rear seats, or the reason for the rear suspension clonk, despit

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Well what can I say, had the car three months, squealing noise coming from the engine when cold, clunking noise from steering when reverse, ventilation unit in car broke, door handle lost colour and

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought new for a good price from Warwickshire dealer. Cheaper than importing from Europe. Excellent fuel economy, nippy to drive. Suspension set up harsh over bumps but soft round corners. ABS and ai

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Lovely to drive, the engine is very eager but does need to be pushed to get decent performance. Handling is very good, grippy and positive The car is comfortable with very supportive seats but the su

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought this as my first car before Christmas (2003) and so far have found it to be a good runner, nippy and economical. In the last couple of weeks however it has started to make a screeching sound

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I dont know who Fiat think they are, but they arent all that. In fact I am so sick of this Punto, I wish I could send it over a cliff. I bought this Dynamic 1.2 16V car brand new in 2002 and it has b

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought the car about a month ago (March 2004) and only has done 30,000 miles. Very impressed with drive and fuel economy and the car in general until, erratic idling kicked in. When I started it, i

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I&#8217;ve had my car for 6 months after buying it second-hand with 50k miles All i can say is what a piece of lard. So far its needed a new battery, two new headlights, new wipers all around, a

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Comfort and seating Plenty of space in the car and boot for a super mini which was the main selling point for me Economy and performance Good economy and performs fine for an 8v, steering is ok for a

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

From the time I brought the Punto, major costly jobs have been done to the car. New brakes, new lights Now I am looking to sell it, leaving me to think what job is going to be next and when. Never ag

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought this 6 months ago after driving around for years in old old VW Polo Two weeks after buying, had to take to Fiat for a safety recall on brakes (and the Customer Services were helpful as ever, a

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I have bought my 1.2 ELX Punto second-hand just over a month ago A few problems so far Sometimes the dipped beam switches off when switching the main beam on A mysterious clutch judder when taking of

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Although I have never had a Punto, I have seen a total of 5 pass through the hands of my family and so feel qualified to write a few words about it Our first Punto was a 1995 M 55SX - a good reliable

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

For the last couple of months I have noticed quite a loud rattling sound coming from the passenger door. It doesnt happen all the time and when it does it only kicks in at about 50mph. Does anyone kn

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

(Irish) - I bought the car last July (03). I was taking a chance, as they dont have a very good name. Unfortunately I didnt listen - the car looks gorgeous, lovely interiors and all the extras I was

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Well, my little Punto so far has been a dream, I drive her hard but treat her well, with regular DIY servicing and constant monitoring under the bonnet, unlike most of the negative comments on the bo

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

2 Puntos in family. Daughters 1.2 active had water leak ns footwell which dealer put down to faulty door alignment. Still leaked. I traced it to fault in sealant applied to water lining panel behind

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought new as a second car in 2001. Three years later (Only 2000 Miles) Still going strong. Quite enjoy driving it but it is not without problems though Passenger airbag replaced under warranty Gearb

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Fairly decent car for the price but at 35K miles I have started to get a clunking noise when steering - anyone know what the problem is In response to the owner with the rattling noise in the boot -

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

This is my second Punto and my first was the new version purchased in 2000 and I was very satisfied with it never had any problems However in October I traded it in for the 2003 version and I must sa

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I bought this car new in March 2002 and was attracted by the stylish interior &amp; exterior design, spacious cabin and low price Over time the Punto has impressed further with its excellent seat

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

I have a fiat Punto bought sep02 a few niggly points. Until now engine management system gone. Still under warranty Fiat dealership useless and easier to find the Holy Grail than get any assistance f

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Ive owned this car for two years and have experienced nothing but problems ever since. It failed its MOT on radius arms failure (this problem is easy to spot because the back wheels start to bend inw

Owner PeachorLemon_Archive     Posted in Fiat Punto    Comments 0

Bought car new in Dec 98 I have had problems with the car up and down over the years, which you would expect, clutch went, exhaust went (left me stranded) The quality of the interior is low as little

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My car is a convertible and I love it but just the other day it leaked. I get many opinions, but I need to know do they leak, are they meant to, is this a common problem????????

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Just bought the car 3 days ago 2nd hand for ?£3495, only done 29000 miles I dont have any major problems with it, it s a joy to drive, lots of mod cons i.e. electric windows, adjustable seat, p

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Fantastic - cant believe how well it goes for a 1.2 and it handles like a dream. Loads of space too, bodywork still looks like new despite not having time to do much regular cleaning, and interior is

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Bought the car second hand 6 months ago, and will never go back to fiat or the dealer I bought from! After picking the car up I heard a strange clunking sound on the drivers front side, presumably a

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Second Punto I have had. R reg a big improvement on M reg. Ex rental when purchased - 10K on clock - now done 95000 miles with no problems until this year - broken valve springs (&#163;600), brak

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Bought my Punto 2 years ago with 17k on the clock. Had juddering wipers fixed first under warranty (grease in wiper motor too thick apparently) then the drive went on the diff, which needed a new gea

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I have always like Puntos so when it was time that we needed a newer car the Punto was on my wish list. Found a nice good priced M reg and bought it last week The engine cooling fan stopped working y

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I bought this car for my wife as a runabout in Nov 2000 from new. Was ok for first 2 1/2 years but in the past year brake pads and discs have needed replacing. Exhaust needed replaced for a ludicrous

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My first and last Fiat. Bought it in late 2003 as the first of the new models, I had to return it seven times in three weeks The power steering failed twice, a spring tore through the back of the dri

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Previously owned a Fiat Punto Mia which was a cool little car and so I decided to upgrade to the sporting model- looks hot but doesnt run that well Ive had a catalogue of faults and its not even two

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Oh dear, what else can possibly go wrong with this car. Bought at 3 years old with 23k on the clock from a main dealer and then 23k gear stick vibrated like mad at anything over 55mph - straight back

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I got the car this year and have done 2000 miles and have had no problems what so ever I am pleased with it so far as I seem to save a fortune on fuel and it still runs as it did when new I would lik

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The Fiat Punto HGT Abarth. I have owned this car for 2.5 years Most of the time it has been great, with a willing engine which delivers great performance. The sat nav works great, through a fabulous

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I used to be a motor mechanic so I should no better but no I let my son make the mistake of buying a Punto &amp; since hes had the dam thing for 15 months in all r/h/f suspension leg, l/f/suspens

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I purchased a 53 plate (facelift model) in February 04. It is now (Aug 04) and requiring a second replacement clutch despite only covering 9k miles since new. This fault causes the car to shudder vio

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Have had no real problems apart from expensive servicing, except that under 1 year had to have both front shocks changed, and now again at 36000 mile service had to have driver side shocks changed ag

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Yes, I too have the same problem with the high-pitched noise when starting from cold. Have heard other Puntos do this as well! Anyone know what it might be, as I have no idea Other than that I have f

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Got my lovely little gold Punto September 03. So far at 43,000 miles Ive had a few problems 1. Exhaust fell off due to it rotting away 2. Handbrake light shows after going round a large corner at ave

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I have had this car for 5 years it has been excellent and very reliable. Great car to drive, even my wife said so; I will defiantly buy another Fiat Punto.

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Had one a few years back with no problem apart from I crashed and wrote it off, oops. So I thought Id try agai Mine leaks its two weeks old for me as I bought it from a private address. Seems ok at 9

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We had an ELX 1.2 for about three years and the only problem was the well-known Punto water leak in passenger footwell, which was fixed by eventually complaining to the Fiat UK MD However as we liked

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Ive had this car for a year now. Brought it second hand. Since then Ive had to replace the clutch slave, and steering is not without problems as in the balance rods wear easily but that may be becaus

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My 2000 Punto mists up the windows in the back of the car in the winter, the dealer cannot help, also have been told it will need new disks and pads after only 36,000 miles, heavy on tyres.

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Well, unlike most of the negative comments on the forum Im full of praise I bought my 55SX as my first car and I simply love her. Sure she leaks oil and is covered in dents but with nearly 70k on the

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I bought this car with 29 miles on it, and added another 52,300 to it in 3 and a half years. The car must have had a unique chip built into it, as I had no problems during the 3 years that were cover

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Its now 27/09/04 I bought my Punto in Nov 03 brand new looked great and it felt great for about a month. After a month I noticed that the engine revved itself when the car was stationary, this had a

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I too have had severe problems with clutch judder with a Fiat Punto 53 plate -- 3 clutch replacements in 5k miles; my dealer is useless and burying their head in the sand; finally my dealer has repla

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Avoid like the plague. Bought the car in August 2002 with just under 12000 miles on the clock from a Fiat Dealership. In the first week the power steering packed up (replaced free of charge), 2 weeks

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Fiat, are so commonly known as fix it again tomorrow, by the people who work with them I have had my car for 3 year now, and not only do the breaks squeak there is a rattle from the passenger side do

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Bought Punto Feb 02 no heating in car they replaced heater box. Aug 03 ECU failed car not driveable, replaced under warranty. This week power steering motor failing, power steering works when it feel

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My Punto sporting 1.2 2001 is about 3 years old now it is in its last week of warranty! I got the usual small faults, which many have got, juddering wiper blades, electrical faults etc My airbag ligh

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I previously owned the 1994 1.1 model which I didnt have any major complaints with over the two years except a severe clutch judder and my entire exhaust fell off the car, leaving me stranded in the

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Up until three weeks ago I would have said this was the best car ever. That is until the key code light decided to stay on and it would only start sporadically. Took it to the local fiat dealer who &