The cheapest roadworthy car listed on Czech classifieds portal Sauto.cz is a 2006 Fiat Grande Punto — the third generation of the Punto — priced at 5,000 Czech koruna, about what one large family grocery shop costs today, Garáž.cz reported.
The red metallic five-door hatchback has logged just under 129,000 kilometers over its 20 years, according to the private seller’s listing. Power comes from a 1.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder FIRE engine producing 57 kW (77 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm, paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
Defects Drive the Price Down
The seller lists several issues that explain the rock-bottom price: the clutch is at the end of its service life, the sills and front axle beam show corrosion, and the steering has play. The listing describes the purchase as one at the buyer’s own risk.
Offsetting those problems, the current owner points to a new alternator and a set of new winter tires. The car also carries a valid STK technical inspection until July of next year.
Factory Performance Figures
When new, the Grande Punto with this engine accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.2 seconds and reached a top speed of 165 km/h, according to official specifications cited in the listing.
Clutch and steering issues revealed
What is wrong with the 5,000-koruna Fiat?
The seller reports a worn-out clutch, corrosion on the sills and front axle beam, and play in the steering system.
Does the car have a valid inspection?
Yes. The STK technical inspection remains valid until July of next year, according to the listing.
At just under 129,000 kilometers across two decades, the Fiat has low mileage — which matters less than the mechanical condition at this price point.