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I have completed 10,000 Kms mark on my lovely Punto on 06/05/2013. It took me 17 months to reach this small milestone. It was expected as I have done only long drives and weekend drives in city which was preplanned. Many guys can ask then i choose diesel as petrol would be a better choice for my need. Well, I am a SRK fan and heart always rules over mind. Jokes apart, the feeling punto has given me from the first time when i test drove it, i fell in love with it and no other senses capitalized over the decision to take the MJT engine.
Few Observations(Good/Bad) within this time period
Good Features and Memories
1- Punto is a gem in the highway and no other car i have seen which gives that much stability @ 120 KMPH in it's class. We will never feel you are out of control at any moment.
2- ABS-EBD is the punch to the stability it gives. You will certainly feel that when you want slow down from 100+ speed to 20.
3- Seat adjustment features are really helpful when user having short height or long legs.
4- Maintainance cost is almost zero till date. Never face any big issues except the brake disc which is again replaced under warrenty.
5- Looks, everyone knows it. Best in India in its class. People who know or do not know about FIAT, certainly turn their head. I feel White and Red are the best paint for Punto and TW is a claasy.
6- Steering, felt very stable at normal speed and felt even better at high speeds.
7- Gear, good in 2nd and absolutely no jerk in sudden pull over. In city traffic, no need to use 1st gear as you can drive from stand still @ 2nd gear.
8- Smooth like butter even if you go over any pot wholes. Never felt shacked even if i have gone through any big wholes.
9- Big space for driver and passenger seat. Many people has complimented me on this part. First person is my wife though.
10- MID options, always got required information while driving without any issues.
11- Personally liked the indicator knob position. Though it's uncommon like all indian cars, but it felt good. While driving, i always can put the indicator in my left hand with the right hand controling the handle. May be I am a righty, so it helps.
And lots more features.
Few good Memories,
1- First long drive to coorg on 1st aniaversary with wifey. Was not so confident of driving still managed to cover the hilly roads, NH quite comfortably.
2- Continues 8 hrs driving from kodaikanal to Bangalore. Highest speed touched 160KMPH with 5 people onboarded.
3- Best mileage got 23 KMPL on Highways with 2 people onboarded.
4- At Waynand, one person asked what car is this? I said why and he responded it looks awesome.
5- All long/mod drives was a good memory (Coorg, Waynand, Kodai, Bandipur, Mysore, Hyderabad, Muthathi, Sivasamudram, ...)
6- The moment First time got the Key of my OWN car, was a bit emotional but very happy.
Bad Experiences
1- On the day of receiving, returned empty handed due to dent. Though it was good during PDI.
2- First hit by the biker on the 3rd day of purchase. Replaced left ORVM.
3- Sometimes the GC is a issue, generally felt when you try to move fastly on uneven surface.
4- Inbuilt ICE, need better speakers and at least AUX/USB in today's era.
5- Due to big nose, sometimes road is not visible in traffic. But after a few days, you are OK with it.
6- Long clutch, need to adopt for new bies. After you got adopted to it, not an issue.
7- Interior Plastic quality need to be improved considaring the image it has in market.
Well, inspite of all the bad, i just love my beauty Punto.
No few Pics from Past,
Few Observations(Good/Bad) within this time period
Good Features and Memories
1- Punto is a gem in the highway and no other car i have seen which gives that much stability @ 120 KMPH in it's class. We will never feel you are out of control at any moment.
2- ABS-EBD is the punch to the stability it gives. You will certainly feel that when you want slow down from 100+ speed to 20.
3- Seat adjustment features are really helpful when user having short height or long legs.
4- Maintainance cost is almost zero till date. Never face any big issues except the brake disc which is again replaced under warrenty.
5- Looks, everyone knows it. Best in India in its class. People who know or do not know about FIAT, certainly turn their head. I feel White and Red are the best paint for Punto and TW is a claasy.
6- Steering, felt very stable at normal speed and felt even better at high speeds.
7- Gear, good in 2nd and absolutely no jerk in sudden pull over. In city traffic, no need to use 1st gear as you can drive from stand still @ 2nd gear.
8- Smooth like butter even if you go over any pot wholes. Never felt shacked even if i have gone through any big wholes.
9- Big space for driver and passenger seat. Many people has complimented me on this part. First person is my wife though.
10- MID options, always got required information while driving without any issues.
11- Personally liked the indicator knob position. Though it's uncommon like all indian cars, but it felt good. While driving, i always can put the indicator in my left hand with the right hand controling the handle. May be I am a righty, so it helps.
And lots more features.
Few good Memories,
1- First long drive to coorg on 1st aniaversary with wifey. Was not so confident of driving still managed to cover the hilly roads, NH quite comfortably.
2- Continues 8 hrs driving from kodaikanal to Bangalore. Highest speed touched 160KMPH with 5 people onboarded.
3- Best mileage got 23 KMPL on Highways with 2 people onboarded.
4- At Waynand, one person asked what car is this? I said why and he responded it looks awesome.
5- All long/mod drives was a good memory (Coorg, Waynand, Kodai, Bandipur, Mysore, Hyderabad, Muthathi, Sivasamudram, ...)
6- The moment First time got the Key of my OWN car, was a bit emotional but very happy.
Bad Experiences
1- On the day of receiving, returned empty handed due to dent. Though it was good during PDI.
2- First hit by the biker on the 3rd day of purchase. Replaced left ORVM.
3- Sometimes the GC is a issue, generally felt when you try to move fastly on uneven surface.
4- Inbuilt ICE, need better speakers and at least AUX/USB in today's era.
5- Due to big nose, sometimes road is not visible in traffic. But after a few days, you are OK with it.
6- Long clutch, need to adopt for new bies. After you got adopted to it, not an issue.
7- Interior Plastic quality need to be improved considaring the image it has in market.
Well, inspite of all the bad, i just love my beauty Punto.
No few Pics from Past,
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