Hey all ive traded my 1.4early GBT for a brand new GBT. Its a compleatly different car with extra interior styling, lovely new sport seats. The only thing is that it is a 1.2. Which the insurance people love (only being 20).
Anyway im only returning 37mpg at the moment where as the 1.4 would be returning 44mpg on the same run and same driving style.

Is this normal for a car with only 100miles on the clock... will it improve as it runs in. First new car i have had... will appriciate any advice

The new 2012 punto seems much better built then even my abarth I had.

Only 100miles on the clock you need to wait a till at least 3000 before engine worn in.

Nice if you have some pics don't hesitate

The 1.2 is a bit light but of course when it is break in you will have a better MPG (I am a bit lower with my 1.4 8V, about 36-40 MPG)

I get 50mpg 65 mile commute on motorway between 60-70mpg in my 3 yr old 1.4 16v multiair which i think is a great little car.

All good advice thanks
Ill put some piccys up when its had a wash .
Also picked up a 500c for the Mrs today... shes very happy with it

Heres some pics as promised

Forgot to do one of the back lol! Also one of mine and the Mrs' 500c on the fourcort

How come it has the seats from a lounge

col-blue said:

How come it has the seats from a lounge

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No idea but comfy as! Also has blue lighting along the dash where the dash splits

Just looked on site they have changed everything on the punto you have the correct seats. They look so much better then the new sporting ones. Also multiair turbo has been dropped for some reason maybe due to it not being that much slower then the abarth.

Ah goodo yeah its compleatly different to my last one in terms of quality,

Hmm abarth.. fancy that one next

Nice white one with great seats

Ho no they dropped the 135CV in England too

Don't understand why Fiat is doing with the Punto

I think this is rather because of the cost of this engine.
Sad thing.

bennycovelly said:

Ah goodo yeah its compleatly different to my last one in terms of quality,

Hmm abarth.. fancy that one next

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I've got the TA,
nice interior and feels solidy built - ride can be a bit choppy - BUT an OK compromise car.

I've got 3 k on mine now - about to get 1st oil change, first 500 miles was hardwork as the engine was SOOoo tight,
MPG will improve- but as stated it's a BIG body for a small engine,

Charlie

Yeah already its improving.. took it up motorway today and averaged 43mpg
Going up to Swansea tomorrow to LongLife to have a sexy back box put on cant have a compleatly refined car now can we

One thing to make sure of when you are at LongLife, get them to ensure that there is only about 4-5" of sound dampening. When I got mine it had 10.25" of dampening, meaning there was no noise at all.

scoop987 said:

One thing to make sure of when you are at LongLife, get them to ensure that there is only about 4-5" of sound dampening. When I got mine it had 10.25" of dampening, meaning there was no noise at all.

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Ok cool thankyou!

Well heres the new exhaust! Sounds lovely very deep but quite when ya want it too... Extreamly happy!

Looks like you got the tip I wanted but the center I went to didn't have it in stock so I went for the 2x70 which I'm totally happy with

Ok not updated this post in a while, car is now on 7000k and running lovely. Body work still immaculate, seats are a pain in the arse to keep clean!!
Just put a pipercross panel filter in aslong as the back box, gives it better tourque and smoother acceleration...
Returning About 40mpg on a 4mile commute which is respectful for the conditions.

Anyone got any new additions to the driveway?

Thanks for the update !

Nice, you millage has increased, it's a good new

Hope you enjoy it for a lot of more miles