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2006 fiat Grande Punto reviews

fiat Grande Punto reviews by year of make:   2006  2007  2008  2009  Read all reviews

The Fiat Grande Punto is Italian design at its best. Acres of space for both storage and passengers and a curvaceous body combined with 5 star NCAP rating and 75bhp of clean diesel power ensure the Grande Punto is a ride to remember.

Malcolm Moore, Nottinghamshire

Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 8v Dynamic 5-door 2006

4 star review

I bought my car new in June 2006, drove over 1100 miles in first 10 days holidaying round north England and Scotland. Apart from Fiat recalls affecting steering and door, car absolutely fine until 2 weeks before 3 year warranty expired...then alternator failed, and driving a Grande without power steering is no joke! Fixed under warranty, and no further troubles until Dec 09/Jan 10 when worrying noises began through steering column. Booked into auto-electrician who diagnosed Power steering electrical unit (ECU) about to fail, as on numerous previous model Puntes. Garage claim mine to be the first Grande booked in with the old, old, fault (see web pages relating to Fiat Punte power steering failures... there are plenty!) Fiat replacement about £600, but motor factor unit (with same warranty as Fiat’s) is about £300 + fitting. I have now lost all faith in this car. 33000 essentially trouble free miles and yet Fiat have not corrected a fault going back YEARS !! In all other aspects I have been happy with the car, yet always suspected a 1.6 engine could and should have been an option. Consumption averages 41 overall, yet my 1.2 16v Punto previosly owned returned 50 /55 and was quicker. Got 27000 miles out of front tyres, and nothing else needs replacing.

Submitted: 01/02/2010 10:01:55

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Dave Lazlo, Wrexham

Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 DIESEL 2006

1 star review

I bought a second-hand Grande Punto from Stonearce Wrexham in January of last year. All was well for 3 months when the passenger side shocker spring broke. Got that fixed, then 3 months down the line the door handle broke, after paying 160 pounds for it to be fixed the steering fault light keeps coming on. I went to an independent garage and they said that the steering rack has broke. I am at my wits end with this car and I don’t feel safe driving it. I paid for this car on HP for 5 years, i haven’t even had it 12 months. I would never have another Fiat car again.

Submitted: 14/01/2010 22:59:24

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Owen Wright, London

Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 2006

3 star review

I don’t regret buying the Grande Punto but part of me feels that I could have done better for the money. If I had the decision to make again I may opt for the Vauxhall Corsa or the VW Golf. It managed to pick one up new for a pretty good price and I have to admit that I was impressed with the style and interior design. The downside for me was the lack of space for passengers, poor suspension and the lack of engine power.

Submitted: 28/04/2008 11:48:53

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David Smith, Yorkshire

Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 dynamic dual logic 2006

4 star review

We purchased 2 1.4 grand’s from Piccadilly in Knaresborough. This one has had its fair share of problems but the tailgate holding water fault has happened to both vehicles and gives me most concern. Our Dealer is one of the better ones though and all faults have been rectified to date. The thing about these cars is that you get a lot of car for a little money. Yes, you do seem to get niggling faults at first, I should know, we’ve had over 10 fiats but once sorted you get a great car!!!!!!

Submitted: 25/01/2008 16:17:57

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Mr B Macklin , Northumberland

Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic 2006

2 star review

At first I was very satisfied with my choice and purchase of this great looking car, however if only the reliability matched this first impression. The car was recalled to fix a steering support (fair enough, these things happen). Then the dashboard came away from its fixings. That had to be replaced after the fix failed on the same day of collection. Now there is an electrical fault that tells you that the fluid temp is too high, this before you even pull away after standing overnight, again told it’s an easy fix just a software upgrade This too failed to remedy on the day of collection same old story, and now waiting for it to go in for further "investigation" COME ON FIAT WHAT’S GOING ON!! Hope this time they can actually solve something.

Submitted: 21/01/2008 16:17:08

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