General Grande Punto Sporting- WHERE TO BUY?

[jetweed]

Hello Folks,

I am looking to buy a Punto Sporting 1.9 M-JET but wanted your advise on where the cheapest deals are from?

I have spoken to FiatSupaSaver.com and Broadspeed.co.uk - Both WERE quoting £10,618 for a base spec Sporting, but the price went up to £10,756

Has anyone used either of those companies to buy a Grande or any other car?

Research Fiat Dealership Nuneaton said the cheapest they can go is £11,170... Jamjar (for whom I have used before) quote £11,010..

I would like Climate control ; Skydome Sun roof ; Leather ; Subwoofer ; Parking Sensors ; Rain Sensor ; Exotica Red Special Paint - from Broadspeed/FiatSuapsaver it is £12,756


Can anyone better this??

 

[robk77]

Try autoebid.com but read the terms carefully.

It's a reverse auction site that works surprisingly well, I've ordered my car through them although any car with options is likely to be a factory order and you'll have to suffer the long wait to get your hands on a car.

I've saved around £1000 on list price for my GP 1.4 16V Sporting.

 

[Stu DemonD]

I thought you wanted a Brera next :chin:

 

[jetweed]

I did/do....... Just that I've now bought a house and now can't afford anything after 13k!

 

[AppleSei]

I am looking to buy a Punto Sporting 1.9 M-JET

I would like Climate control ; Skydome Sun roof ; Leather ; Subwoofer ; Parking Sensors ; Rain Sensor ; Exotica Red Special Paint

Dont ask for much then

 

[AlexGP]

try www.nuvolalondon.com

They specialise in used performance/prestige but can also get discounts on new Puntos.

They're also very, very trustworthy - I can personally recommend them having used them to sell a car not so long ago. They have also supplied an Alfa to my brother, the service was excellent.

 

[jetweed]

Is AutoEbid.com a trustworthy reputable company?

Not only do they have low prices on the car but also low on the Options!

ROBK77 : Did you get exactly what you wanted or did you have to make a few sacrifices..?

How many dealerships/suppliers bid and who are the Suppliers generally?

When do you pay your deposit and how much are they looking for?

 

[robk77]

Basically, you put in the model you want and the exact spec, the website comes back with a reserve price. Once you've agreed to this your order goes out to auction. Bids come from brokers and main dealerships predominantly.

The reserve price set doesn't mean you're guaranteed to get it at that price but bidders will gradually bid lower and lower until the best price is reached and the auction ends (think you have a choice of running the auction for anything from 7 to 14 days). The majority of bids come in towards the end of the auction. Only if the reserve price is met are you obligated to buy. My best bid ended up being around £300 off the reserve price in the end - I decided to go for the lowest but one bidder, a Fiat main dealership based near Chippenham in Wiltshire. They impressed me with the speed of email replies to queries I had sent to them. Once you have accepted a bid you pay autoebid around £115, they pass on your details and then all other contact is made direct with the dealership/broker etc.

They will confirm all the details of your order and take a deposit (typically £500). You can also pay extra if you want the car delivered direct to you, otherwise you want to pick it up yourself. All the dealership paperwork will come in the post, you sign the top copy and send it back to them and then it's a case of waiting for your car to arrive.

Obviously if you're going for a car with lots of options then you are looking at a factory order and a lengthy wait. Standard, or basic specs may well already be in stock and with you in a matter of a fortnight. The popularity of the GP probably means it will be the former.

Hope that helps!

 

[faster4_tec]

CSMA car shop, older puntos were getting 20-30% off I believe, new ones had 10% off!!!!

I think sportings weren't on there last time though

can't remember the address, try google

 

[jetweed]

I went to Grays Garage.... they could only knock off £500 !!

Had another test drive in a Sporting which was good...

I have ordered via AutoEbid.com - The Auction closes on Friday...

Lets hope its genuine and successful.

Robk77 : How did you get to know about AutoEbid? Is your impression good so far of them?

 

[jetweed]

The fee for me btw is £346 !

 

[custard]

just to jump in.my local dealer seems to be doing 1 years free insurance on some/all GP's.
depending on what you pay for insurance it can be a good saving

 

[jetweed]

What is the timescale for your car RobK77 ?

 

[robk77]

Autoebid were fine, just see them as an introduction agency, that's the only contact you have with them, after that it's all through the vendor (i.e dealership etc). Not sure why you've been charged over £300 though, I think they up their price according to the value of the car. Anyway, you don't have to pay it if you dont get a satisfactory bid from the auction.

As for waiting times, there's plenty of threads on this site covering this matter. I've a feeling things are getting a bit better now. Mine should be arriving in the next week or two, I ordered it at the start of April.

 

[jetweed]

Reserve Price : £12484 RRP : £14270 Current Offer : £13806


Description RRP Cost
Auto dual-zone climate control system £225
Electric SkyDome opening sunroof £550
Headlight washers £165
Heated front seats £70
Hi-Fi System with 100W subwoofer £150
Leather - Grey £600
Locking fuel filler cap £20
Rear parking sensor £275
Solid - Exotica red £200
Tyre pressure sensor £120

 

[Stu DemonD]

I just specced up the above on www.coast2coastcars.co.uk and got £13411.

Vehicle Fiat Grande Punto Hatchback PUNTO diesel HATCHBACK 1.9 Multijet Sporting 3dr

Factory Options

Rear parking sensor
Hi-Fi System with 100W subwoofer
Electric SkyDome opening sunroof
Headlight washers
Auto dual-zone climate control system
Heated front seats
Solid - Exotica red
Tyre pressure sensor
Locking fuel filler cap
Leather - Grey

Additional Options
Basic Price £9674.89
Factory Options Price £2021.28
Discount £930.46
Additional Options Price £0.00
Sub Total £10765.71
Manufacturer's Delivery Cost £301.18
Admin. Charge £200.00
VAT £1971.71
Road Fund Licence (12 months) £135.00
First Registration Fee £38.00
ON THE ROAD PRICE £13411.59 TOTAL SAVING £858.4

 

[jetweed]

Unless the auction reaches £12,484 or less I'm not going for the deal with AutoEbid! The Auction ends on Friday.

I have a fallback : Broadspeed.co.uk now quote £10,736 !!! (No options) (Was £10,618 then £10,896)

 

[jetweed]

Re: Grande Punto Sporting- ORDERED!!!

Hello Folks,
Just to let you know I have now ordered a Grande Punto Sporting in Exotica Red from FiatSupaSaver for £12,693 for the above spec bar heated seats and headlight washers (Apparently Fiat have stopped producing those options!)

Can't wait! I have been quoted 6-8 weeks delivery time... Can't see them sticking to that but lets see shall we...