I have had this car for six years and absolutely love it. Its my 20th and best FIAT yet(I started in 1962 with a 1500 Mk1). However, like all Puntos it has electric steering which is the only system that provides any problems(made by Delphi in Taiwan). FIAT dealers in Australia quoted me$4800 to supply and replace the faulty Electric Power Steering.
A replacement was found in Kent(UK)(remanufactured) for much less and the car is now as good as new.
I love the car, and would recommend it to anyone who likes cars to be a little different, fun to drive and very cheap to run. Beats a boring Corolla or Suzuki any day.
Looks like a mini Maserati.
My next car will be another FIAT.