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MarkM
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8th Nov 04 at 21:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
are they gonna cost too much to run? Looking on trader and can pick a decent one up for 3.5...just wondering what there like to use day to day...maintenance etc?
J da Silva
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8th Nov 04 at 21:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Generally alright if you look after it, but you will inherit the previous owners faults, same as any other private sale car.
MarkM
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8th Nov 04 at 21:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah I am aware of this...however reliability wise etc...they ok?

And fuel consumption...that ok?
J da Silva
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8th Nov 04 at 21:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yep both quite good from past experiences, sister has one which I drive now and then.
MarkM
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8th Nov 04 at 21:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Any common faults? When do u turbos' need changing etc??
Jambo
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i was thinking of one of these as a runabout, then the real cost of an engine conversion hit me
MarkM
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8th Nov 04 at 21:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Im liking this one...

1996 FIAT PUNTO GT TURBO,
64000 miles, Tax and tested, SH, cat 1 alarm, Mongoose, lowered, K&N, dump valve, quality ICE system.

£2,799.

What u think?
J da Silva
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No set limit for turbo change, its knackered when its knackered. Most people moan about the rear arches, and general handling.
Jambo
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me likey, the black wheels are a deffo with the GTs
MarkM
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And this one...

1997 FIAT Punto GT ,
R reg. 49000 miles, Multi lock, 16 alloys, sensible mods, plus extras, 2 months tax, 12 months MoT, excellent condition. £2,600 ovno
MarkM
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9th Nov 04 at 17:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
TTT
Ojc
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9th Nov 04 at 17:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
GT is the worst handling car I have ever had the misfortune of driving.

Had lots of niggly things wrong with mine, did get them sorted before I sold it but because of ban never got to drive it.

They are very realible engine wise, mine is still going strong in AK's hands and its done over 100,000 miles
MarkM
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9th Nov 04 at 17:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
GT is the worst handling car I have ever had the misfortune of driving.

Had lots of niggly things wrong with mine, did get them sorted before I sold it but because of ban never got to drive it.

They are very realible engine wise, mine is still going strong in AK's hands and its done over 100,000 miles


They must be good then...how many cars has he blew up?
Ojc
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LOTS!

Its done lots of 1/4 mile runs and its had the boost turned up.
MarkM
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What u think of that yellow one oliver....worth the money?

I have been debating for over a year to get one of these...last month I have decided to get rid of the MR2 and buy a car what wont stand me at anything each month...and is cheapish to run...

I am taking your lead oliver...wanna cut my debts down a bit...and cut my hours in work as im approaching loast year in uni...so gotta cut the needless expenditures...
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quote:
Originally posted by sport16v
Im liking this one...

1996 FIAT PUNTO GT TURBO,
64000 miles, Tax and tested, SH, cat 1 alarm, Mongoose, lowered, K&N, dump valve, quality ICE system.

£2,799.

What u think?



I'm thinking over priced
vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
me likey, the black wheels are a deffo with the GTs



no GT ever came with black wheels as standard
jr
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9th Nov 04 at 21:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
stockers gt was by far the nicest punto about
MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
quote:
Originally posted by sport16v
Im liking this one...

1996 FIAT PUNTO GT TURBO,
64000 miles, Tax and tested, SH, cat 1 alarm, Mongoose, lowered, K&N, dump valve, quality ICE system.

£2,799.

What u think?



I'm thinking over priced


How much should it be then?
jr
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quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
me likey, the black wheels are a deffo with the GTs



no GT ever came with black wheels as standard


GT3 had anthrecite wheels i belive
CORSA NUT
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9th Nov 04 at 21:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nooooooo grey one EASY mate yellow is orrible.
MarkM
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I do like the yellow one though....
corsa kev
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if you want hassel and expence get one, mine had only done 28k i had it for 3k and got rid after a melted piston, and a rake load of trouble
wank gearbox, didnt handle at all just stay clear unless you are prepared to spend money
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
me likey, the black wheels are a deffo with the GTs



no GT ever came with black wheels as standard


GT3 had anthrecite wheels i belive



not black MoFu
vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa kev
if you want hassel and expence get one, mine had only done 28k i had it for 3k and got rid after a melted piston, and a rake load of trouble
wank gearbox, didnt handle at all just stay clear unless you are prepared to spend money



gearbox is fine, handle fine but nothing special, piston melting most likely due to you turning the boost up to much.

I've had a few niggles with mine but hey they are not perfect like other cars

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