Hi guys, this is my first post.
I have a 53 reg 1.2 16V Dynamic Punto. Like many of you, I cannot resist the temptation of the latest Grande Punto. I had a test drive on Saturday on a 1.4 Dynamic. I loved it. I don't know if anyone noticed, the car is more stable around corner i.e., less body roll, inside the cabin is quieter too. I found I had to change from 1st to 2nd gear very soon in order to get more acceleration. I know many of your prefer speed and diesel seem to achieve just that. I on the other hand prefer petrol because of the budget reason. I therefore ordered the 1.4 Dynamic. Petrol consumption seems to be identical with the 1.2, so I thought for an extra 500 pounds is worth going for a high bhp range. I have gone for a jungle grey color because I often drive to South of France where the sun can be strong and so it reflects heat better than the other colours.
I also wanted the SkyDome option which is available as an option on the Fiat main website. To much disappointment, the sale representative had told me that this option is not available yet. They don't know when and perhaps never at all. As I am trading in my 53 reg Punto, if I wait my present punto will value less and so I went ahead with the order of the Punto Grande without skydome. It would have been a perfect car!
To be honest, this car speaks for itself. The sale person didn't have to hard sell, because as soon as I saw it, I know I am going to buy it. This is my 3rd Punto and my 4th Fiat car. Fiat now rocks!
I have a 53 reg 1.2 16V Dynamic Punto. Like many of you, I cannot resist the temptation of the latest Grande Punto. I had a test drive on Saturday on a 1.4 Dynamic. I loved it. I don't know if anyone noticed, the car is more stable around corner i.e., less body roll, inside the cabin is quieter too. I found I had to change from 1st to 2nd gear very soon in order to get more acceleration. I know many of your prefer speed and diesel seem to achieve just that. I on the other hand prefer petrol because of the budget reason. I therefore ordered the 1.4 Dynamic. Petrol consumption seems to be identical with the 1.2, so I thought for an extra 500 pounds is worth going for a high bhp range. I have gone for a jungle grey color because I often drive to South of France where the sun can be strong and so it reflects heat better than the other colours.
I also wanted the SkyDome option which is available as an option on the Fiat main website. To much disappointment, the sale representative had told me that this option is not available yet. They don't know when and perhaps never at all. As I am trading in my 53 reg Punto, if I wait my present punto will value less and so I went ahead with the order of the Punto Grande without skydome. It would have been a perfect car!
To be honest, this car speaks for itself. The sale person didn't have to hard sell, because as soon as I saw it, I know I am going to buy it. This is my 3rd Punto and my 4th Fiat car. Fiat now rocks!
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