Hi guys,
Well i am finally the owner of Mk 1 sporting obviously in broom yellow. I have been looking for one for some time and managed to get my hands on a 44k mile original example a couple of weeks ago, thanks to ebay.
It became more of a needed purchase after visiting a local italian car show. It was full of Lamborghini and Ferrari cars, but at the same event stood a white Mk1 GT turbo. Wow, every one flocked round the car and paid little attention to the other cars, 20 times its value. It took me straight back to the late 90s and my love for a car that at the time was probably no more than £9k brand new, but one i couldn't afford.
Since my ownership, the car has a few issues, only to be expected. Nothing major, on first inspection the underside seems to be totally solid which i jumped through hoops at. One thing that was a fault was that the blower motor that only worked on speed 4, i was told it was just the resistor and went on to order a new one. Once fitted the heater worked fine, although a smell of burning at first through the vents. I put it down to the car being old and probably been stood with dust gathering on the motor perhaps. However a week on and once again the blower motor only works on speed number 4. Further investigation now needed, any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Only real other issue is braking, the car seems to only brake on the front right as the car lurks to the right under breaking and also lunges forward giving the impression the rear brakes are inoperative. New brakes have been ordered and i have been told worn or sticky caliper could be the issue or even brake master/slave cylinder. Either way i will sort as i suppose it's quite important.
Lastly, the car is going in for some paint, just to make it look the part but also i'm thinking of some little modifications. I don't want over kill as the car is totally standard and that's the appeal. I am thinking that maybe a set of coil overs, just because the handling is a bit drab and some of the shockers are leaking and coil springs are a little rusty. What if anyone knows should i be looking at? what are the best coil overs for this model? Only other mod would be some wheel spacers as wheels sit too deep in my opinion. Again any advice would be a real help, i am new to this type of car and need trusted advice on any current and future issues.
Thanks for everyone taking the time to read this far, I absolutely love this car and plan to keep it for many years. Having been fortunate enough to wn and drive some amazing cars over the years, why do i love a sub £2k Fiat Punto more than any others? Answers on a post card. Have a great weekend.
Andy
Well i am finally the owner of Mk 1 sporting obviously in broom yellow. I have been looking for one for some time and managed to get my hands on a 44k mile original example a couple of weeks ago, thanks to ebay.
It became more of a needed purchase after visiting a local italian car show. It was full of Lamborghini and Ferrari cars, but at the same event stood a white Mk1 GT turbo. Wow, every one flocked round the car and paid little attention to the other cars, 20 times its value. It took me straight back to the late 90s and my love for a car that at the time was probably no more than £9k brand new, but one i couldn't afford.
Since my ownership, the car has a few issues, only to be expected. Nothing major, on first inspection the underside seems to be totally solid which i jumped through hoops at. One thing that was a fault was that the blower motor that only worked on speed 4, i was told it was just the resistor and went on to order a new one. Once fitted the heater worked fine, although a smell of burning at first through the vents. I put it down to the car being old and probably been stood with dust gathering on the motor perhaps. However a week on and once again the blower motor only works on speed number 4. Further investigation now needed, any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Only real other issue is braking, the car seems to only brake on the front right as the car lurks to the right under breaking and also lunges forward giving the impression the rear brakes are inoperative. New brakes have been ordered and i have been told worn or sticky caliper could be the issue or even brake master/slave cylinder. Either way i will sort as i suppose it's quite important.
Lastly, the car is going in for some paint, just to make it look the part but also i'm thinking of some little modifications. I don't want over kill as the car is totally standard and that's the appeal. I am thinking that maybe a set of coil overs, just because the handling is a bit drab and some of the shockers are leaking and coil springs are a little rusty. What if anyone knows should i be looking at? what are the best coil overs for this model? Only other mod would be some wheel spacers as wheels sit too deep in my opinion. Again any advice would be a real help, i am new to this type of car and need trusted advice on any current and future issues.
Thanks for everyone taking the time to read this far, I absolutely love this car and plan to keep it for many years. Having been fortunate enough to wn and drive some amazing cars over the years, why do i love a sub £2k Fiat Punto more than any others? Answers on a post card. Have a great weekend.
Andy