Should I change to Fiat from Fords?
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The question
I only ever drove Fords and I saw a Fiat Punto that I like. How reliable are Fiats and how different are they to Fords?
Asked by Carrie Conroy ·
Expert answer
Hi Carrie,
Puntos, especially the 2006-on Grande Punto, aren't bad at all when it comes to reliability. The engines are all well-proven Fiat units with few major issues and as long as you keep a wary eye on the electrics, and buy only with a full service history, you should be OK.
Compared to Fords you have driven, you'll probably find the Fiat has much lighter, more detached steering and a "looser" feeling chassis. But you'll probably also notice that the Punto is unusually spacious and has very eager engines. An underrated car.
Answered by Neil Briscoe