Fiat Grande Punto

rev_henry

Fabia VRS sounds a good idea to me. It looks hot, its quick and it'll do 50mpg at least.

TiTheRev

If two Rev's tell you it's a good idea, i'd get the hint

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TiTheRev wrote: »

If two Rev's tell you it's a good idea, i'd get the hint

:rotfl::D

This place is getting like a Vicarage;), whoops, sorry that wasn't very helpful, still the OP is mad anyway.

richardvc

TiTheRev wrote: »

Or even this one?

It's a very reliable engine, good interior spec with quite a bit of electrics, pas/airbags/computer/cd etc and my mum's got one, so I know they are quick and cheap to maintain as all I've had to do on hers (since new) is a temp sender for £15 and regular servicing since 2004.

Plus at this price you're saving 2500? It's a bit of a no-brainer if you ask me

Really good call that !

GemJar_2

just to squeeze in on the thread.. what does everyone think of Seat cars? I really love the Seat Leon to look at but have never actually been in one.. any horror stories?

Kilty_2

GemJar wrote: »

just to squeeze in on the thread.. what does everyone think of Seat cars? I really love the Seat Leon to look at but have never actually been in one.. any horror stories?

Another VAG brand and they're pretty solid tbh.

I'd probably buy a Skoda with my own money though - they're a fair bit cheaper for basically the same cars.

TiTheRev

Kilty wrote: »

Another VAG brand and they're pretty solid tbh.

I'd probably buy a Skoda with my own money though - they're a fair bit cheaper for basically the same cars.

Pretty spot on. Seat are trying to brand themselves as the sporty younger brother of VW and Audi, and the Leon with the same engine is very pokey too, but you'll pay more money for it with a Seat badge.

roddydogs

verityboo wrote: »

The latest copy of Whatcar magazine contains the results if its latest JD power survey whichs gets feedback from actual car owners. It covers what owners think of the cars, the dealers, the service they provide and reliability etc. The Fiat Grand Punto came 101 out of 104 cars listed! It states for the Grand Punto that owners were critical of the cost of servicing, the dealers staff and the work they carried out together with lots of problems with the cars.

The best superminis were the Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris & Mazda 2

yes, but their all at least £3,000 dearer!

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roddydogs wrote: »

yes, but their all at least £3,000 dearer!

Maybe they are initially, but probably not in the long run and you don't get an almost permanent parking space at some Fiat dealership.

flyingscotno1

Inactive wrote: »

Maybe they are initially, but probably not in the long run and you don't get an almost permanent parking space at some Fiat dealership.

In fairness, my Aunt, myself and a mate all own newer Fiats and we haven't had anything serious- mind you the same can be said for the Skoda I had prior. I think the main problem is the dealers are fairly hopeless at fixing things properly when they go wrong and it leads to succession of faults. When I had some stuff that had worked loose- no doubt due to bumps it took some time to fix it, but not too bad. The Fiat dealer is cheaper but the knowledge to me is night and day between the Skoda franchise. No matter- got a good independent near us.