2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 8v
Summary:
Stay away from Punto!
Faults:
Head gasket blew 3 months after I got it.
Thermostat and water pumps needed to be changed one and a half years later.
Some unidentified problem causing misfiring during cold weather. Switched airflow sensor, but the problem remains. Neither the dealer nor my garage can identify it.
General Comments:
Pros:
It's so comfortable to drive; the seats are great.
Steering is like a breeze. I steer with my index finger.
Spacious both in the front row and in the boot.
Very economical. I get c.a. 15km per liter driving in town (good traffic here).
But.
Cons:
Breakdowns are like daily routines.
Unidentifiable cause of misfiring makes it impossible to drive during winter and spring over here.
So it's a cheap summer toy at the best. Not something you can count on as an automobile.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 10th July, 2010