Grande Punto Looking To Buy A 1.9 M-Jet Soon! [Need Advice]

[VanGuard666]

Hey guys.

I am looking to buy a 1.9 M-Jet Sporting in the next few weeks.

I have read the stickies about technical problems etc.

The car I would like is listed on (google the site) carpointofpeterborough (front page).. [I cannot post links yet]

Can anyone give me any hints and tips on what else to look for?

How are Fiat electrics these days? The car has done 55000... does anything need replacing? It has full service history so I can check what has been carried out.

Would an AA/RAC check be beneficial? They do not test electrics though.. so should I buy a sealey EOBD / OBDII Vehicle Diagnostic Fault Code Reader Scanner VS8700 and test it myself?


I look forward to your replies.

Thanks

 

[willp27]

What year is it?

Check if the cambelt has been done or not. Around a £300 job which will probably need doing soon if it hasn't been done yet.

Can't vouch for electrics, although there don't seem to be too many people on here with Grande Punto electrical problems.

 

[grantm616]

Well I took the plunge yesterday after debating it for a few weeks! Main thing I done really was take it a decent drive and tested all the electrics out first and then again when I was getting out the car.

The one thing that really surprised me was the acceleration the thing has off the line, compared to my 2 litre Hyundai Coupe it absolutely flew away from the lights!

 

[jamesbrown]

3 Rules to buying a M-Jet

1) Buy It
2) Map It
3) Enjoy It

Anything else you worry about it when it comes up