Fiat Punto 1.9 JTD

I was forced into buying a new car when my old car, a Citroen ZX, finally died, after I had owned it for a couple of years. Personally I think it was the previous owner (my mother) who ran it into the ground. As such I needed to go and find a new motor. After turning down the thought of getting a Vauxhall Corsa after the salesman said to me “All girls like Corsa’s” (good way to sell cars) I found my way to our local Fiat dealer, there on the forecourt was a 1.9JTD Eleganza. To cut a long story short, I went, I saw, I drove, my dad haggled, I bought! Cost I bought this car in ... more

Just got a new Punto 1.9 JTD - what a wonderful car. The fuel economy is excellent, we can get upto 70mpg on a straight run. It is vey nippy, the acceleration is a dream and it is very comfortable. It easily seats 5 people, and my husband (who is 6'2") has loads of head room. It is almost like a large car to drive. One thing about price - I got 2,000 pounds off list price by getting an internet quote and taking it along to the dealer. They are desperate to sell cars, and will compete with internet quotes. We love our new Punto!! ... more

I purchased my Punto 1.9JTD in July 2001 for £8500.00, not cheap for an ex-demo with 7000 miles on the clock, but hard to find at the time, It looked good in metallic silver with blue trim, with optional alloy wheels, and came well equipped with all the usual goodies plus 10 disc CD changer and up-graded Blaupunkt 6 speaker Hi-Fi. On the test drive I couldn't beleive how far diesel engines had advanced. The latest common rail direct injection engine is a revelation.Punchy & refined with excellent performence, I was immediately smitten. A short drive was enough to ensure a sale. I couldn't wait ... more

2001 fiat punto - 1.9 turbo diesel my first ever car!!! only ever driven little vans before, so this is like luxury. mine is a top spec model, so air con, sunroof, heated windscreen, great sound system, city mode etc. only costs £40 to fill up, for now anyway! extremely easy to drive, very comfy. have never used the city mode yet as i've never needed to, very nippy car and if you put your foot down its great once the turbo kicks in. good sized boot (i use the car for work) and 5 door. even though its a small car it still feels quite roomy, way better than corsa's etc. interior's a manky grey ... more