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Fiat Punto

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    #32
    2stageturbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭2stageturbo


    Clutch,ECU,and head gasket will give you grief.;)
    Not worth the hassle.
    Steer well clear'

    JAP-JAP-JAP:):)


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    #33
    sc4rf4ce
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭sc4rf4ce


    id have to agree with that last post there. ive had a punto for the last few months. id never ever go near one again.
    i got the car with a failed slave cylinder, which wasnt too bad. but everything has seized in it, making servicing it a nightmare. and now to top things off i think the fuel pump has died. bloody car wont start.
    your best off with either German or Jap. Prefereably Jap import. My previous 2 were jap imports and were bullet proof. But some scangers robbed my last car, leaving me with a fiat as a temporary car.


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    #34
    IncredibleHulk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 633 ✭✭✭IncredibleHulk


    sc4rf4ce wrote: »
    id have to agree with that last post there. ive had a punto for the last few months. id never ever go near one again.
    i got the car with a failed slave cylinder, which wasnt too bad. but everything has seized in it, making servicing it a nightmare. and now to top things off i think the fuel pump has died. bloody car wont start.
    your best off with either German or Jap. Prefereably Jap import. My previous 2 were jap imports and were bullet proof. But some scangers robbed my last car, leaving me with a fiat as a temporary car.

    I do not understand the negativity around Puntos. I do not disbelieve you but have to balance your view with my experience or rather friends of mine who have had Puntos. One has one from 1999 bought new and she is not the type to hang on to a car that is not good value :confused:


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    #35
    sc4rf4ce
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭sc4rf4ce


    i never had an opinion on them until i got one. you could get lucky and have one that rarely gives any problems but from the majority of people ive talked that have owned puntos have all had nothing but bad things to say.
    on a positive note, i would say that when they are working fully. they are very comfortable to drive.
    but as soon as i get my punto sorted, im selling it and going back to a jap car.


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    #36
    IncredibleHulk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 633 ✭✭✭IncredibleHulk


    Ok fair enough. Hope you sell Punto but not to me ;)


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    #37
    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    The head gasket did go on mine, but luckily my Dad repaired it. I wasn't too upset though because it is a 99 car and the head gaskets are a known problem. Otherwise I've never had any issues, other than what is required as part of regular maintenance on an old car.


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    #38
    IncredibleHulk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 633 ✭✭✭IncredibleHulk


    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=627438

    What do you guys think of the above


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    #39
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    If you're looking at Puntos go for at least the ELX or Elegance models. The basic black bumper model is just too bare, you might as well get a few extras as there are so many Puntos out there. Aim for a HLX 16v model if you can find one.


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    #40
    Mailman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,571 ✭✭✭Mailman


    from looking, half the cars advertised as HLX spec on carzone are, when you look closer, only ELX spec and 8v at that not even 16v.


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    #41
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    the HLX is 5 door only, and can be easily identified from the ELX by colour coded electric mirrors, alloys and sunroof.

    ELX 16v was only available in the UK AFAIK, tried to order one in 2000 and was told they weren't doing them. (Good excuse to buy a Sporting!)


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    #42
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    2stageturbo wrote: »
    Clutch,ECU,and head gasket will give you grief.;)
    Not worth the hassle.
    Steer well clear'

    have to agree, my missus is driving a 00 punto for the last 2 years. so far she's had to get the engine skimmed , head gasket has gone , both wipers keep popping out and now the clutch has gotten really stiff (though WD40 seems to have solved that one temporarily)

    its really does seam the old saying of FIAT stands for Fix It Again Tomorrow is true :(


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    #43
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    My favourites are

    Found In A Tip

    or

    F**king Italians Assembled This


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    #44
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    F**king Italians Assembled This

    I drive an Alfa so can't really use this one myself :D:D:D


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    #45
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    ...because they forgot to assemble it?


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    #46
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    lol :)


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    #47
    Earth Worm Jim
    Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭Earth Worm Jim


    I would look at other cars first, the punt is usualy the cheapest in its class but not the best, though some can be aright,

    a mate of mine traded in a 01 punto with 58,000 on the clock in jan and was given 1100 yoyos on the trade in, it was in mint condition.

    I have a punto van 1.8 diesel and while its a lovely van to drive, the electrics and immobilizer give loads of problems and at the moment its f'cked, ecu and lock set needed for it, not worth fixing - might sell for parts.

    I have just sold a 99 clio 3dr ex condition with less than 20k on the clock (genuine miles) 2,500 yoyos and I have a 99 corsa good con with 40k on the clock for 2,500 yoyos, so thats the ball park I would be looking to pay.


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    #48
    woop
    Registered Users Posts: 809 ✭✭✭woop


    Posted by IncredibleHulk
    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index...r&carID=627438

    What do you guys think of the above
    that ones alright its funny how you say youve got no comeback with a private sale that is true although I seem the other way I just cant trust a dealer.......I say just look at everything, private or not, just get a feel for the car youre thinking of buying its easier to spot a genuine one then, get a mechanic to go with you aswell
    was looking at getting one myself a while back
    heres a nice one, bit boy racery but still a reasonably good looking car
    http://www.cbg.ie/Cardetail.aspx?CBGID=778059&ID=1437768&NumPics=3&Make=Toyota&Model=Starlet&frmFilter=#


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    #49
    IncredibleHulk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 633 ✭✭✭IncredibleHulk


    woop wrote: »
    Posted by IncredibleHulk

    .... got no comeback with a private sale that is true although I seem the other way I just cant trust a dealer.......

    I know, you can't trust anyone when it comes to buying a car. I feel quite tired from listening to dealers lies and bull, how they can keep it up each day amazes me:D


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