Point Made... Bought Grande Punto MJD

extreme_torque · 6th July 2009, 13:46

Oh you bet... the ride and handling is in a different league. I am yet to find a better riding car than the Punto this side of 15 lakh rupees... Honda Civic and Altis included.
You have to feel it to believe it....

Crimson · 6th July 2009, 15:24

You've done 500+ kms already. What mileage are you getting?

vivekanand005 · 6th July 2009, 15:44

congrats on your new buy. the color looks awesome.

aqualeo2040 · 6th July 2009, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Crimson

You've done 500+ kms already. What mileage are you getting?

The first day, the car had returned 14.But then again, I hadnt pitched it against the Big Bangalore traffic.

The current value on the display reads 12.9 kmpl. Though I have my doubts.
Anyway, I am not concetrating on the mileage as of now till the run-in is completed along with the first service.
Need to refine my driving style as well.

Oh btw, I have the ACC on all the time.

scarlet.fever · 6th July 2009, 17:44

Dude ! sorry if this has been answered.
I want to know is the AC effective ? Does it work effeciently in 42-43 C ?

extreme_torque · 6th July 2009, 18:06

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Originally Posted by scarlet.fever

Dude ! sorry if this has been answered.
I want to know is the AC effective ? Does it work effeciently in 42-43 C ?

If it works in Delhi which is burning at 45-48 degrees and that too without tints, it would work anywhere I suppose.

scarlet.fever · 6th July 2009, 18:08

That sounds fantastic ..
I am very particular about AC.
That was the only thing I was concerned about
Fiat might get a prospective buyer soon.................
Thank you for the update.

jaygeetee · 6th July 2009, 19:04

Great pics and reviews AquaLeo. The different angles of the pics show how much you are in love with her.

I am hoping to buy a car soon and the Punto is in the list. Your reviews will be really helpful to me so I hope you continue your good work.

One thing that I really didn't like about the Punto was the clutch travel. Is it a problem for you too? or is it just a matter of getting used to. And do you have any problems with the electricals yet?

sridharp77 · 6th July 2009, 19:29

what is the tyre pressure that you are maintaining in the front and back. I have not got user manual from the dealer so far. Did you try the blue and me and other features available in the car. Did you get any pdf or materials from the dealer. If so can you please share it with me also. I am also getting 14 kmpl in the display.

aqualeo2040 · 7th July 2009, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaygeetee

One thing that I really didn't like about the Punto was the clutch travel. Is it a problem for you too? or is it just a matter of getting used to. And do you have any problems with the electricals yet?

Nope. No problems with electricals or clutch whatsoever. Its just a matter of practice I guess.I have become pretty much used to it by now

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sridharp77

what is the tyre pressure that you are maintaining in the front and back. I have not got user manual from the dealer so far. Did you try the blue and me and other features available in the car. Did you get any pdf or materials from the dealer. If so can you please share it with me also. I am also getting 14 kmpl in the display.

Front 32
Rear 30

Thats what I was recommended.
Nope, havnt received the manuals yet.
I am not much concerned with the mileage now. Dont want to comment on it till I have got my first service done.

coolboy007 · 7th July 2009, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaygeetee

One thing that I really didn't like about the Punto was the clutch travel. Is it a problem for you too? or is it just a matter of getting used to. And do you have any problems with the electricals yet?

Dont wory about clutch. Long clutch travel is a chracteristic of all fiats. Its there even in my Linea. I also thought it will be a pain but you will get used to it, clutch is also light and not heavy. It will not pose a problem.

problems with electricals in a new caR?

aks_karthik · 7th July 2009, 14:54

Hi,
whether Punto Emotion Pack with Blue & Me has USB.
It's not listed in Punto brochure.

nkapoor777 · 7th July 2009, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by aks_karthik

Hi,
whether Punto Emotion Pack with Blue & Me has USB.
It's not listed in Punto brochure.

Yes it does. It is located in the glove box. Don't ask me why?

aqualeo2040 · 9th July 2009, 11:26

Latest update on mileage :

Last night, within city, my baby returned 19 kmpl. I know that there was minimal traffic. But it was surprising notwithstanding.

The average B2B mileage is presently hovering around 13-15 kmpl.

No other niggling issues as of now.
Hopefully getting 3M tints this weekend.

hillram · 9th July 2009, 11:43

Congratulations for your Punto.The colour choice is apt.

6th July 2009, 13:46	#91
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	Oh you bet... the ride and handling is in a different league. I am yet to find a better riding car than the Punto this side of 15 lakh rupees... Honda Civic and Altis included. You have to feel it to believe it....
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6th July 2009, 15:24	#92
Crimson BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 224 Thanked: 0 Times	You've done 500+ kms already. What mileage are you getting?
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6th July 2009, 15:44	#93
vivekanand005 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: Once	congrats on your new buy. the color looks awesome.
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6th July 2009, 17:44	#95
scarlet.fever BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi/Gurgaon Posts: 235 Thanked: 30 Times	Dude ! sorry if this has been answered. I want to know is the AC effective ? Does it work effeciently in 42-43 C ?
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6th July 2009, 18:08	#97
scarlet.fever BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi/Gurgaon Posts: 235 Thanked: 30 Times	That sounds fantastic .. I am very particular about AC. That was the only thing I was concerned about Fiat might get a prospective buyer soon................. Thank you for the update.
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6th July 2009, 19:04	#98
jaygeetee BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 106 Thanked: 121 Times	Great pics and reviews AquaLeo. The different angles of the pics show how much you are in love with her. I am hoping to buy a car soon and the Punto is in the list. Your reviews will be really helpful to me so I hope you continue your good work. One thing that I really didn't like about the Punto was the clutch travel. Is it a problem for you too? or is it just a matter of getting used to. And do you have any problems with the electricals yet?
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6th July 2009, 19:29	#99
sridharp77 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 111 Thanked: 40 Times	what is the tyre pressure that you are maintaining in the front and back. I have not got user manual from the dealer so far. Did you try the blue and me and other features available in the car. Did you get any pdf or materials from the dealer. If so can you please share it with me also. I am also getting 14 kmpl in the display.
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7th July 2009, 14:54	#102
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Hi, whether Punto Emotion Pack with Blue & Me has USB. It's not listed in Punto brochure.
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9th July 2009, 11:26	#104
aqualeo2040 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Back 2 Bangy Posts: 458 Thanked: 465 Times View My Garage	Latest update on mileage : Last night, within city, my baby returned 19 kmpl. I know that there was minimal traffic. But it was surprising notwithstanding. The average B2B mileage is presently hovering around 13-15 kmpl. No other niggling issues as of now. Hopefully getting 3M tints this weekend.
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9th July 2009, 11:43	#105
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Congratulations for your Punto.The colour choice is apt.
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