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Fiat Punto ELX 16valve / Clio 16valve

  • 19-09-2010 7:24pm
    #1
    dubes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭


    Im thinking of buying a Fiat Punto Mk2.

    Are all the ELX models (1.2) 16 valve?

    What is their reliability like does anyone know? No Fiat-haters please!


    Also, was the 16valve version of the Renault Clio II sold in Ireland?


    Which do you think would be better, 16valve clio or 16valve punto?


Comments

  • #2
    ottostreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭ottostreet


    i had an ELX Mk2, and it went through head gaskets like a mad yoke.
    It was an 8v, and im not sure if the ELX came in 16v, the HLX did.

    it also had a power steering failure 8000 miles after i bought it.

    i liked the car, but it wasnt great. maybe get a sporting version, theyre apparently much more reliable.


  • #3
    SV
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭SV


    ottostreet wrote: »
    i
    i liked the car, but it wasnt great. maybe get a sporting version, theyre apparently much more reliable.

    until their engine falls out.


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Irish elx models were 8 valve. Hlx 5 door is 16v. As is sporting 3dr. Hlx is 5 speed, sporting is 6.
    Crunching between 1st and 2nd is common enough and means the syncromesh is shagged.

    UK got elx 16v model.


  • #5
    dubes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭dubes


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Irish elx models were 8 valve. Hlx 5 door is 16v. As is sporting 3dr. Hlx is 5 speed, sporting is 6.
    Crunching between 1st and 2nd is common enough and means the syncromesh is shagged.

    UK got elx 16v model.


    Thanks for that, I thought all the elx models were 16valve!


    By any chance, does anyone know about 16valve clios (1.2) , are they available?


  • #6
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Fiesta 1.25 16v worth a look. Nice handling and lovely engine too.


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