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vibrio

 posted on 3rd Jul 05 at 16:23

mpg will be around 25 urban 38 motorway at 70mph


Ojc

 posted on 3rd Jul 05 at 16:10

quote:
Originally posted by SilverSport1.4
I expect this has been covered before- but did not find much when I did a search. I know a few people on here own or have owned Punto GT's and I just wanted some background info on them basically. Have a Mk1 Ph2 Clio 16v at the moment that I am having to sell due to it having cost me ridiculous amounts in repairs to keep running. I know the Punto is a bit slower than the Clio, what insurance group is it? And what are the basic running costs like- MPG, reliability etc?

Be grateful for any info. Cheers peeps.



Bit slower than the Clio? Nope, maybe off the mark but not once rolling :lol:

I know what you mean about the Clio 16v being a nightmare for parts etc, I know people around here that have spent ££££ on gearboxes, headgaskets etc


AK

 posted on 3rd Jul 05 at 11:11

expect the usual wee problems with turbo cars...... split boost pipes etc... nothing major.

I bought mine for 1k with 93k on the clock, no MOT, no TAX.....

serviced it every 2k miles (over kill), had it running about 19psi... FMIC etc.... was a very quick wee car... and didnt suffer any serious problems.

Sold it for 1.8k with 97k on the clock.....


Problems i did have:

Had an appetite for plugs.... not a major hassle though. Car ran much better on fresh plugs anyway.
boost leak - main boost pipe, replaced it with a stainless pipe
leaking rocker gasket - just let it seep, and cleaned everynow and then


vibrio

 posted on 3rd Jul 05 at 10:48

test drive them and come to your own conclusion. a GT will be fine if it has been looked after


SilverSport1.4

 posted on 3rd Jul 05 at 10:43

I expect this has been covered before- but did not find much when I did a search. I know a few people on here own or have owned Punto GT's and I just wanted some background info on them basically. Have a Mk1 Ph2 Clio 16v at the moment that I am having to sell due to it having cost me ridiculous amounts in repairs to keep running. I know the Punto is a bit slower than the Clio, what insurance group is it? And what are the basic running costs like- MPG, reliability etc?

Be grateful for any info. Cheers peeps.