SaintKenny Posted 3 August, 2008 Share Posted 3 August, 2008 Was looking at one of these for a first car, Anyone driven them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstevesaints Posted 3 August, 2008 Share Posted 3 August, 2008 Buy a Daewoo Matiz they are much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 3 August, 2008 Share Posted 3 August, 2008 Buy a Daewoo Matiz they are much better! Nippy as well for a small car apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 3 August, 2008 Share Posted 3 August, 2008 Well, I want one.... Would rather have one instead of the tin box I have at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 3 August, 2008 Share Posted 3 August, 2008 Nippy as well for a small car apparently. Only they're not. Now the 205 1.9 GTi or Daihatsu Charade GTti Turbo, they were nippy small cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 4 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 4 August, 2008 I am not that keen on the Daewoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 They are ok. Fiats are expensive on parts thou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 2 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 2 September, 2008 I paid the deposit on mine today, got the Stripe edition, comes in 2 weeks, am excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 2 September, 2008 Share Posted 2 September, 2008 ********, wanted to flog a 2004 Punto Active Sport to someone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 2 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 2 September, 2008 Haha, how much were you selling for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 2 September, 2008 Share Posted 2 September, 2008 Haha, how much were you selling for? £3500ono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 2 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 2 September, 2008 I am not so keen on the old styling, prefer the Maserati design the newer models have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 2 September, 2008 Share Posted 2 September, 2008 I am not so keen on the old styling, prefer the Maserati design the newer models have. To be fair mate, they are okay cars, it's lasted me for two years. Just be warned they are prone to the odd breakdown, I had the gear sync go which cost me a fair bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 2 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 2 September, 2008 I got 3 years warranty on it, and set aside some spare cash for any unexpected additional costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 15 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 15 September, 2008 (edited) Took it out for a drive today Edited 9 March, 2009 by SaintKenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 Vinyl graphics on a car that is not competing in a race are fuhhhhucking ghey. My Punto has raped me in repairs over the years. I've blown a head gasket, had to replace the clutch and the gearbox aside from other odds and sods. At present my speedo isn't working or the power steering. I have grown a hasty disdain for Fiat over the years and unless i win the lottery will never be owning an Italian car ever again. Mercifully i will be taking ownership of a VW Golf next week...thank f::ck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 17 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2008 Well nothing wrong so far, got a warranty, and will sell it when that runs out. So hopefully won't be spending to much on repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 Well nothing wrong so far, got a warranty, and will sell it when that runs out. So hopefully won't be spending to much on repairs. Aside from the graphics of course Good luck to you...i happen to think they are a lovely looking car also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 17 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2008 The graphics arn't that bad! Makes it look a bit different from other Grande Puntos cause its the limited edition one. The guy who designs Ferraris and Maseratis also designed this, and I agree that its a nice looking car, the front headlamps are the same as the older model Maserati coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 I like it. I'm particularly impressed by its ability to bounce on a trampoline. As for the graphics, forget what Scudamore says, the right ones look fine. It's the Japanese street-style ones that look all wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 I like it. I'm particularly impressed by its ability to bounce on a trampoline. As for the graphics, forget what Scudamore says, the right ones look fine. It's the Japanese street-style ones that look all wrong. I will not be silenced by your censorship Ponty...i don't like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 You wouldn't look out of place down Mcdonalds in Hedge End.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajv2809 Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 My Punto has raped me in repairs over the years. I've blown a head gasket, had to replace the clutch and the gearbox aside from other odds and sods. At present my speedo isn't working or the power steering. Mercifully i will be taking ownership of a VW Golf next week...thank f::ck... I had exactly the same problems and a fair few more. I sold it and got a Golf too, and it has never ever let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 I like it. I'm particularly impressed by its ability to bounce on a trampoline. As for the graphics, forget what Scudamore says, the right ones look fine. It's the Japanese street-style ones that look all wrong. Can graphics be removed without damaging the paintwork? I think they're laughable especially on 1.4l engine cars but I am sure that they would affect second hand sale price as potential buyers will think that the engine has been ragged by a deluded kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 Can graphics be removed without damaging the paintwork? I think they're laughable especially on 1.4l engine cars but I am sure that they would affect second hand sale price as potential buyers will think that the engine has been ragged by a deluded kid! Yes, with a hairdryer. If they've been on awhile they can show the dulled paint that's been exposed to the elements as opposed to the bright paint behind the graphics though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 They are ok. Fiats are expensive on parts thou. Yep, this is true. I still have a Fiat Tipo which I'm getting back on the road next month. And while I know it will be a fun car to drive, exhibiting very good steering, handling and practibility, it will, once in a blue moon, let me down. In the time I have driven my Audi it has not missed a beat. But that's another story. The Punto, like so many other recent Fiats, and one or two other cars, is based on the Tipo platform. So it starts from a very good base. Do make sure you obtain one that has been looked after as spares are indeed quite expensive. Fingers crossed though, you won't need them too often. What we need is German, Swedish and French, to add Italian to their spares line up. Then we could all buy Fiats and not be too phased when the need for spares became apparent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 Interesting to see that Fiat is using the Grande Punto to reintroduce the Abarth brand, distinct from Fiat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 Interesting to see that Fiat is using the Grande Punto to reintroduce the Abarth brand, distinct from Fiat. Isn't there a Fiat 500 Abarth though? Or is that an upcoming model? Also, there was a Stilo Abarth not so long ago. It's not like we've been waiting since the last Ford Cosworth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 18 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 18 September, 2008 Can graphics be removed without damaging the paintwork? I think they're laughable especially on 1.4l engine cars but I am sure that they would affect second hand sale price as potential buyers will think that the engine has been ragged by a deluded kid! I am a deluded kid though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 I am a deluded kid though Lol! I hope I didn't sound rude! Ponty, Fiat have reintroduced Abarth as a make, not a model. Badge re-engineering the new 500 and Grand Punto as sport variants, but not Fiats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 You're a lucky sod Kenny! Lucky you didn't buy my Skoda though. The gearbox went 2 days after the guy bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 Vinyl graphics on a car that is not competing in a race are fuhhhhucking ghey. My Punto has raped me in repairs over the years. I've blown a head gasket, had to replace the clutch and the gearbox aside from other odds and sods. At present my speedo isn't working or the power steering. I have grown a hasty disdain for Fiat over the years and unless i win the lottery will never be owning an Italian car ever again. Mercifully i will be taking ownership of a VW Golf next week...thank f::ck... Italian and French cars are for nobbers, not that you were seeking my validation but you have made the correct decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 I am a deluded kid though A 17 year old with two driving lessons to his name thinking he could get insurance on an Audi A4 3.0 Quattro? You can say that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Italian and French cars are for nobbers, not that you were seeking my validation but you have made the correct decision. Blimey, I own a French car with graphics. I must be a total c***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintKenny Posted 19 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 19 September, 2008 A 17 year old with two driving lessons to his name thinking he could get insurance on an Audi A4 3.0 Quattro? You can say that again. 5 lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 5 lessons. Apologies. I take that back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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