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Thoughts on Fiat Punto Grande?

  • 21-06-2015 4:52pm
    #1
    iimpulsive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    I'm looking into buying my first car soon and the Fiat Grande has caught my eye. What are peoples thoughts on these cars? I don't really want to spend to much on it but would you recommend spending a little more to get an 07/08? I am a bit clueless so any suggestions/thoughts are welcomed!

    cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto-grande-2006-2300/9076058
    cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/06-fiat-grande-punto-for-sell/9710286
    cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/price-drop2950-fiat-punto-grande-1-2-8v-activ/9508067
    cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto-grande-1-4-emotion/9693927

    (Sorry i couldnt post the actual links as im a new user)


Comments

  • #2
    gavmcg92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,317 ✭✭✭gavmcg92


    In the same boat as yourself. They seem to be all over the place at my price range and have been strongly considering it.


  • #3
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    they are an excellent car, the 8v engine is one of the most reliable and cheap to maintain engines around. The car itself is very capable - it is closely related to the opel corsa of the same era.
    One issue with them is the alternator, which can fail prematurely due to the way the water from the windscreen drains right on to them. But most have been fixed at this stage - just make sure its not noisy. You have to replace it with a Fiat alternator (expensive) as pattern copies dont work well with the cars electronics. Just something to watch.

    Other than that there arent any stand out issues with them.


  • #4
    2lazytogetup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 852 ✭✭✭2lazytogetup


    ive an 07 punto, grand aul car. bit of trouble recently but its cheap to fix. it feels so top heavy that a windy day on the m50, and i can feel the resistance.

    also im bored with it


  • #5
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    Don't know much about the Grande Puntos but the 8v Fire engine in them has been around years and is still be sold today. Don't think they've aged that well either imo.

    The 1.2 Fiesta is also worth a look.


  • #6
    gavmcg92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,317 ✭✭✭gavmcg92


    Any impressions on the Seat Ibiza. Love the look of the car but have not info on the specs. Was also told by someone that they're a bit cheap feeling.


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    The Ibiza 1.2 litre is noisy and whoefully underpowered. The Ford Fiesta 1.25 litre is way superior imo.


  • #8
    gavmcg92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,317 ✭✭✭gavmcg92


    bazz26 wrote:
    The Ibiza 1.2 litre is noisy and whoefully underpowered. The Ford Fiesta 1.25 litre is way superior imo.


    Is the 1.4 L any better? Looking at one on Saturday.


  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If your going to be paying tax on a 1.4 litre there are better ones out there.


  • #10
    gavmcg92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,317 ✭✭✭gavmcg92


    bazz26 wrote: »
    If your going to be paying tax on a 1.4 litre there are better ones out there.

    Think I'm taking up too much of this thread now. Going to start a new one. Thanks for the help bazz

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057452564


  • #11
    PukkaStukka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,203 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    I've owned and driven Punto's of varying description, including the Grande. The earlier Mk2 Punto's were light and felt really agile but the Grande's have bulked out considerably and are a tad underpowered. Rear door handles give trouble and gearboxes can be soft on some. Like buying any car, due diligence is essential and check everything is working properly.


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