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07 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2l

  • 08-10-2011 3:29pm
    #1
    Macker1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭


    Wife is looking for a cheap enconomical and reliable car. She has been looking at a 07 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2l model. Just wondering if there are any issues relating to this model of car. I'm not keen on a Fiat but my understanding is that their reputation has been improving of late.

    Any thoughts welcome.......


Comments

  • #2
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    the grande punto is a very solid car. almost bought a sporting version myself. the head gasket problems are a thing of the past and like alfa romeo, their latest cars a great.


  • #3
    Macker1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭Macker1


    Bumped..........


    Any other comments in regards to the Fiat Grande Punto 07 model.

    Good, Bad or whatever welcome....


    Thanks in advance


  • #4
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    Good car, handles well, enough space, cheap to run, simple to repair and stylish.

    If something does break the parts are cheap and available.

    Their reputation is really a legacy from the past but you must service the car correctly and on time.

    I'd have one if I was in the market for a small car


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The 1.2 is a bit underpowered and geared fairly short. Grand if you don't regularly do high speed driving.


  • #6
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    An uncle of mine has a 07' Punto 1.2 with near 80k km on it at this stage. Never heard him complain about although the interior isn't the best.


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  • #7
    shamwari
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭shamwari


    Good solid car without the weaknesses of its older bretheren. The 1.2 is sluggish, but comfortable and economical. No head gasket issues with this car BUT timing belt failure on the Grande will bend the valves, unlike the earlier cars. I've heard some noises that the 1.4's can have a thirst for oil, but not massively so. Check the electrics, especially the heater fan on all speeds. Make sure you get 2 keys if you really need them as getting replacements from Fiat are megabucks.


  • #8
    shamwari
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭shamwari


    Forgot to add, a 1.4 16v is a very nice car indeed...:D


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