SilverSport1.4
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Registered: 14th Jul 02
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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.
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vibrio
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test drive them and come to your own conclusion. a GT will be fine if it has been looked after
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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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
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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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 
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
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vibrio
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mpg will be around 25 urban 38 motorway at 70mph
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