General Buying Punto HGT, what to look out for ?

[flisko]

i still went and bought it, also found out on drive home, temp gauge was going up and down so bad thermostat too, trip showed consumption of around 20 km/l or 56.5 mpg after 65 km drive

i assumed it would drink more gas without cat

 

[oXRUSSXo]

Got any pics? flisko

 

[flisko]

gonna make few pics

also found out fan only works on speed 1 and 2, stops working on 3 and 4
electric mirrors dont work when buttons are pressed

all fuses inside are good

 

[flisko]

pics

 

[fv43576]

My HGT 1.9 now 162,000 miles with no major engine troubles since bought with 31,000 miles on the clock, but look out front engine underneath plastic tray for damage, exhaust dent and body chassis because my car is lower than standard 1.9jtd 85 which I have hit lot of things under the car look out rust is most important good luck

 

[flisko]

there is no rust underneath, that and engine is the only thing good about this car lol

 

[PuntoHowTo]

TBH..it Sounds like a 'Heap,
i'd leave it where it is,

Now we can see pictures it's apparent that it not only sounds like a heap it looks like a heap as well

 

[oXRUSSXo]

Now we can see pictures it's apparent that it not only sounds like a heap it looks like a heap as well

i went to the chap and had a look, lowered price from 600 squid to 350

third gear doesnt work and you cant even engage it
when i pressed air con button, that little light didnt even came on - fuse?
fog light switch appears to be broken, cant press it
check engine light is on
red air bag light is on
busted right light holders
cracked front bumper on 1 side
dunno how its called, that plastic below sills has a little crack
busted left mirror
outer passenger side door handle is busted, cant open door from outside
it says on timing belt cover 100k km and date 2007- what that means? - he said he bought car when it had 96k now it has 106k, and he didnt change it

clutch pedal feels smooth and good, he said he changed clutch kit 1 year ago
he changed engine oil+filter+ air filter 1 year ago
no rust anywhere
tires are still good on original hgt rims
car has a total of 4 owners
checked engine oil and it was little bit below max, is that possible that it didnt drink any oil in1 year since it was changed or he was constantly filling it
106k on clock

take it or leave it?

any advices?

Im glad im not the only one who thinks that is quite a waste of money. I think i would rather pay the original price for this

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201505193606425

At least then your buying a car that works :/

 

[flisko]

doesnt matter, i got 3 cars, if i wont be bothered with it anymore ill just sell it for parts

but its quite interesting project !

 

[oXRUSSXo]

doesnt matter, i got 3 cars, if i wont be bothered with it anymore ill just sell it for parts

but its quite interesting project !

Are you planning on getting the hgt to a usable car or are you just going to strip it?

 

[flisko]

Are you planning on getting the hgt to a usable car or are you just going to strip it?

was thinking of buying another one and have this one for parts

 

[oldhammer]

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