Faults:

There's a really loud banging noise coming from the front of the car over bumps (suspension I think).

Heaters make a squeaking noise.

Clutch makes a squeaking noise.

The suspension is too hard.

Had a new ECU.

General Comments:

I've had my Punto for about 6 months now and there's a list of problems I've had as you can see, but I bought mine for £3995 which was reasonable.

It has the most comfortable seats and driving position which can be adjusted in almost any way.

To say it's only got a 1.2 engine it is reasonably fast especially on acceleration.

It has one of the best sound systems ever (4 speakers & 100w sub-woofer in the boot)

Even with this list of problems I still love my Punto and seriously would consider buying another, although I would go for the more sporty HGT Abarth.

Faults:

Squeaks from interior/sunroof.

General Comments:

Despite what a lot of people say about Fiats' my Punto has proved to be remarkable, I've covered 25000 in 7 months and its been super reliable and comfortable.

Faults:

Wen driving over bumpy service rear suspension will make squeaking sound.

ABS light will come on now and again.

Cuts out if going over speed bumps and then comes back on!!

General Comments:

Car is very comfortable.

Very fast for a 1.2 and handles great.

Brakes good.

Looks great.

The lightest steering I have ever felt (city button)

Faults:

I have had problems with 1st and 2nd gears since I bought the car, and very minor problems with 5th gear. The gear stick jumps when I take my foot off the clutch and seems to get worse. I had my gearbox rebuilt and my clutch replaced last week too, and I still have the problem.

General Comments:

I like how nippy the car is, it's pretty quick for what it is. General driving of the car is OK, apart from changing gears (1st-2nd). It's very comfortable to drive and I'd buy another if it wasn't for the horrendous reputation Fiat gearboxes tend to have.

Faults:

The car has only needed a new box box which was £80.Car is in good solid condition.

General Comments:

The car goes well in a straight line, but feels a bit unstable when pushing it had into bends under wet conditions.

Faults:

CD autochanger is temperamental.

Radiator needs replacing - under warranty.

Seats showing signs of wear, especially in raised side sections.

General Comments:

After having a 1995 N Punto S, the HGT goes like a rocket! There is a marked improvement in build quality over the old Punto, although nowhere near the VWs of the world, but you get what you pay for. The 5 disc autochanger, sat nav, electrics all round and leather steering wheel are all nice touches and the seats are comfortable and supportive. The ride's quite hard, but you'd expect that from this kind of car.

The interior is quite dark, but the silver-coloured insert on the central console livens things up a bit.

To drive, it's a brilliant laugh, it takes everyone by surprise because it looks quite understated - the look on a Golf GTi driver's face last week was a picture :-) Handling is good, I've never driven a Saxo or 106 so I couldn't compare them, but the Punto's styling is way ahead looks-wise.

Running costs are pretty high - fuel economy isn't great and insurance quotes can make you cry, but it's well worth the fun of driving it! Buy one!