Hi!

I found a Fiat Punto 1.2 petrol automatic transmission. Full optional version, with climate, city, airbag, radio, central locking with remote control, double keys, abs etc. Car has only 43,000km (27,000 miles), will be serviced if I buy.

I was hoping for a newer car, but this one is only 3,100 euros ($3700), and I think I can negotiate down.

I drive on the highway a bunch, and want a safe car, and I mainly stay within my region in the city or countryside. I am just looking for a cheaper car that won't die on me and have major issues.

Should I get it or is it not a good car, or will have so many problems as it's 16/17 years old.

Thank you!!

The selespeed dualogic (robotised manual) gearbox has a reputation that when it goes wrong it costs more than the car is worth to repair.

Unless you want gamble your money do not buy that car.

Plus the price is far too high for the car and it's age in years.

It could also be seriously corroded underneath.

Find something else.

Good luck

Jack

Hi
good body.. good engine

But there are (were) two gearbox options if you needed an Automatic

Selespeed: nice system but complex
See the duologic repair threads on here..

CVT: 'FUN' Singlespeed drivetrain
Developed by FIAT and FORD..

It was best in low power cars.. the higher outputs overstressed it

I know you are in a different location with its own car market.. but as you say that is a lot of money for a 16 year old fiat

There is an immaculate uk one on here around €800 as the floor needs repair through corrosion

I think it's a bit pricey for what they're charging, especially a 16/17 year old car..

I bought a 2004 one for £1000 (1124.92 euros) , and it came with problems. Mine was on 58k miles though. However, I have found one or two at 34k miles and they still don't reach to £3000, roughly around 1800.

Even found one with 14000 miles ( 22530 km) for £1690.


They do tend to have problems though. With the one I bought, I've had to replace the temperature gauge (hardest thing to do), rubber holdings for the exhaust pipe, central locking, speakers, radio unit, brakes (which was just for servicing but double check the brakes when you check the car).

Also at times you'll notice the (if it's the active sport one) the plastic reflectors at the back tend to fall off, you'll have to double sticky tape it.

If you feel you can repair / do these changes yourself then that's fine, if not, I wouldn't recommend it. People charge quite a bit for little repairs and in regards to the temp gauge, it would of costed quite a bit to get that replaced. (unless you find a trusted garage).

Personally with that price, I think it's a bit too much. Also you mentioned country roads, the fiat punto (at least mine) you can feel every bump in the road, so you may not have a comfortable ride.

Thank you! Seems like everyone agrees this is too much money.

Thank you all! Seems like they are asking way too much. So definitely would ask for much less. These are the cars I'm considering if you have any experience. I am in Puglia, Italy

All Automatic:

2009 Volvo V50 Diesel166k km / 103k miles5500 euros / $6500

2004 Fiat Punto 1.2 Gas (benzine)43k km / 27k miles3200 euros / $4000

2004 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Diesel166,000 km / 103k miles1800 euros / $2300

2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI DSG Bluemotion Diesel169k km / 105k miles6959 euros / $7900

2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI S-Line Diesel158k km / 98k miles5500 euros / $6500

A low mileage car has usually done lots of short journeys, and as a result has suffered more wear & tear than a car that has done lots of motorway miles, with the engine at normal operating temp more of the time. Changing a car's use can often throw up lots of silly faults, or some big ones.
I'd avoid buying a low mileage car and then using it for longer journeys, unless I had good breakdown cover, and deep pockets for the repairs.

Thank you! Very helpful!

newfiat39 said:

Thank you! Very helpful!

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Do not buy anything vw Audi seat Skoda with the dsg gearbox.

Sorry - does DSG mean any automatic car, or is that a particular gearbox?

dsg is another type of robotised manual gearbox. That is to say there is no clutch pedal for you to press but there is a clutch controlled by a computer. The computer also selects the gears in the gearbox for you.

If you must have an automatic then go for a traditional type of automatic gearbox, one that has a torque converter rather than a clutch ,they have been around for decades and decades and generally much more reliable than robotised manual type of autobox.

The key is torque converter not clutch.