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Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
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6th Jun 10 at 17:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What are you overall thoughts

I've purchased a 58 plate 1.2 and pick up on Tuesday evening. Cheap and cheerful with just under 2 years warranty left.
Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
Location: Lancashire
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6th Jun 10 at 17:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is it petrol?
John
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6th Jun 10 at 17:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.2 is.

Slightly different from a 3.0 V6 Vectra.
ed
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6th Jun 10 at 17:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The base spec ones are shit.
Adam_B
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6th Jun 10 at 18:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My mum has a 1.2 Corsa D, very similar car i believe? Its dangerously slow, just way too heavy for that engine.
Andrew
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6th Jun 10 at 18:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by John
1.2 is.

Slightly different from a 3.0 V6 Vectra.


Yes - i either got something to sit on the drive and use when i can be arsed, and have a garage look after it. Or, i get something a little daft and do as much of the work required myself. Got it for a decent price and can sell on still at that price if i want.
am4nf
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Registered: 27th Jul 08
Location: South Ayrshire Drives: Corsa Sport
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6th Jun 10 at 18:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I hate them
kz
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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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6th Jun 10 at 18:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My Punto has made me loose interest in cars.
DannyB
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6th Jun 10 at 18:33   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mundane, plasticy, drab cars.
deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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6th Jun 10 at 18:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.2 8v is deathly slow. I can't really comment because mine is a Sporting with all the goodies, better suspension and bigger alloys.

I love how much space is up front though, and the foot rest for clutch foot. Sporting handles really well although a bit choppy.

The only real appeal of the Punto's is the Sportings or good diesels though. If I was faced with a 1.2 I'd have preferred a previous Fiesta or something.
pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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6th Jun 10 at 19:18   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I find it hard to belive it'll move when they are also available with a 1.9JTD 130bhp engine
ed
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6th Jun 10 at 20:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They don't. I had one as a hire when mine was in service, totally different car...
Bonney
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6th Jun 10 at 20:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Only one i would go for is the diesels. Bit more punch in them than the petrols
mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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6th Jun 10 at 21:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
the only reason Ive still got mine is because its quick, I can imagine a small engined 55bhp one would be wank

it might surprise you though
deano87
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Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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7th Jun 10 at 05:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My 1.4 16v with the 6 speed box is pretty gutless tbh, it doesn't have much torque. It's only quick if you drive it quick i.e. rev the nuts off it.

I wouldn't say they're particularly plasticy inside or anything. I'd describe Punto's as great value for money.
mattk
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8th Jun 10 at 14:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
the interior on mine is lovelly, doesnt rattle too much

actually cant think of a reason I dont like mine, apart from the dodgy alternator
Andrew
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8th Jun 10 at 16:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Think i'm going to sell this car on if i'm honest. Got it cheap enough and got top wack for the pug.
ed
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Mine is still for sale, unless this guy buys it off of me on Friday.

 
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