Fiat grande punto 1.9 jtd sporting

[rob05]

Just p/x my alfa gt for a brand new one(well 500 miles old anyone driven one?
I pick it up tomorrow,just glad to be out of the alfa to be honnest.I hear this engine is a de tuned version of the gt?
Anyone chipped one in the punto?
Any thoughts opinions good/bad welcome

[Pwig]

Great car but not a GT.

why you glad to get rid?

[sjg]

I test drove one and was pretty impressed.

Yes, the 1.9JTD is the same as the one in the Alfa GT - they offer it in a few different power outputs, which afaik is just down to mapping.

[rob05]

I got rid of the gt simply because it was full of problems Clutch,electrical etc but the dealer was the main gripe miles away and shi-te.
Punto feels smart,the ride a bit choppy and the steering is lifeless but it really is a massive improvement handling wise compared to the gt.
Anyone know where i can get a remap done in teeside it really could do with some more go?
Some people are claiming figures of 160bhp upwards?

[stokiedazza]

got the same car rob and love mine. Had it about 3 weeks now and weve about 900 miles on the clock

[rob05]

Yes i'm impressed i have a good history with sporting fiats and this one really does rank at the top of the pile.
I'm sure the engine will loosen up given time but i feel the car really could handle a lot more bhp.
This car feels as solid as my CLS at 125mph.Im so glad that Fiat are now building great little cars again and for the 10.5k i paid it really is a bargain

[anonymous-user]

Ive got one and its great!