slate58
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I'm currently looking into buying a new car and I've got my heart set on an '02 punto. Garage nearby is offering 0% finance on them so I'm definately going for it soon but I'm not sure which model only want a 1.2 as its only for running about to college work etc. Its a choice between a 1.2 active or pay £300 more and have an ELX 16v, all other features are pretty much the same, what do u reckon?
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vibrio
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get the 16V
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Sam
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Buy a Vauxhall Corsa.
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slate58
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I already have a corsa, want something different, had a punto on loan from uni 4 a placement and loved it so want one of my own.
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slate58
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Its either:
1. PUNTO ELX 16V 5DR
met silver,17k,c/locking,e.w,p.a.s,a/bag,c/coded bumpers,a.b.s,cd player. £5995
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2. PUNTO ACTIVE 5DR,
met orange,18k,c/locking,e.w,p.a.s,a/bag,cd player,c/coded bumpers. £5695
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slate58
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I love the orange colour, is the styling better on the active? Will there be a seriously noticeable difference in response etc between the active and the ELX?
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vibrio
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the 16V engine is just soo much better than the 8v unit
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Marc
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They do look sportier/better in 3 door tho!
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miss_bravo
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yeah there is a noticeable difference, go for the ELX, although i've got orange bravo and its a nice colour
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Marc
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Altho if thats the choice....
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miss_bravo
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ah don't get a 5dr
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slate58
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I know what ur saying bout 3 door but always have a car full of people and climbing about is gettin majorly annoying. Cheers for your advice lads, I'm going across to have a look in the morning and maybe get a run out in them, will keep what you've said in mind.
And lasses, sorry!
[Edited on 2626/1212/20032003 by slate58]
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MikeE
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5dr no
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miss_bravo
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Don't be lazy, or alternatively get the passenger to let them out the back seat
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slate58
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Just had another look on the site and he doesn't seem to stock any 3drs below 7 grand that are younger than a T so havent really got much choice. Needs to be done by time insurance is up at end of Jan.
[Edited on 2626/1212/20032003 by slate58]
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DanielJ
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can buy my m8s modded 1 for 5 grand if u like
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slate58
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Wish I had 5 grand sittin around then could throw deposit down on a brand spanker and have everything as I want it.
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DanielJ
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who wudnt want a modded punto on a t reg for 5 grand tho 17s, lowered combat 2 kit, f50/badboy bonnet, custom spoiler full respray
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slate58
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Sounds very tasty but T reg is older body style, I'm into the new body shape but not 53 reg cos they've got the crappy new lights on.
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Craig6682
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Don't like the new Puntos. They look a bit cheap !!! You could get a better car from Pound Land
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