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Panda 2012+ Buzz our Panda Cross.

Introduction

Starting this thread for Panda Mo as it will be more her car than mine, but she's not too well at the moment and wasn't able to pick up Buzz from the dealer today herself. Hopefully it won't be long before she's behind the wheel though, I know she can't wait!





I went to collect Buzz this afternoon in our Mk1 Panda 45 as most of the salesmen are a similar age to me and like to see the old stuff we have. Plus it was a good photo opportunity to have first and last Pandas together.

Buzz is a twinair. We've added the following options......

Reversing sensors.
Winter pack - Heated seats, windscreen and mirrors.
Passenger seat table.
Tropicalia yellow paintwork.

First trip was back to the workshop to fit some sill protectors......









It was very dark by now so no more pics until tomorrow.

Then it was another twenty miles home. First impressions are great. It seems more refined than I remember from the test drive in the demo, maybe we hit some bad surfaces that day.

Average mpg so far is 38, that's not bad considering I wasn't trying. To be honest if I'm driving I will rarely be trying, and the eco mode will definitely be off. So too will the stop start function :yuck:

I've found Buzz to be a lovely car to be in so far, good quality ride with a commanding driving position for a small car (should suit Barbara well). I like the twin air engine, great all round performance for such a small one, but I'm not sure I'll ever grow to like the 'comb and paper' noise it makes.

Looking forward to the next drive though. :D
They turned out better than I thought they would but I still think you've painted them the wrong colour, just doesn't go with the rest of the car.
 
They turned out better than I thought they would but I still think you've painted them the wrong colour, just doesn't go with the rest of the car.

I still don't remember giving permission for Vernon to go ahead with this but actually, now that it is done, I like it! The only trouble is that, as my car is still at the workshop, I am now driving Vern's van for the second day running! Not exactly a fair trade in my opinion!
 
They turned out better than I thought they would but I still think you've painted them the wrong colour, just doesn't go with the rest of the car.

Don't worry Bob, the other side's yellow. ;)

The only slight let down with this exercise for me is the shape of the callipers. The side that shows through the wheel is shaped like two fingers, so you can clearly see a grubby black brake pad between them, not quite the same as a racy Brembo jobbie. Only really noticeable on close inspection though.
 
Well we're certainly racking up the miles at the moment as Buzz was our chosen means of transport for our honeymoon, went past 2.5k today :eek:.

Passed through some stunning scenery though. We were also able to drive him a little in snow, up to 8" at times. Never felt like he was struggling once so that's encouraging.

Anyway, a few pics from the trip so far..........







 
Well Buzz is still impressing greatly. :D

Panda Mo is doing her best to bring the mileage closer to average after the mammoth Scottish trip, rarely traveling more than five miles from home. But we did take him to Auto Italia Brooklands.......





The only Mk4 Cross there! Lots of people looking around him though.

Did you spot the new addition?



Fitted a couple of extra badges, just in case he doesn't shout 4x4 enough. :p
 
I bought ours from Italiparts but unfortunately they're no longer available, £101 including postage.

Sill trim set - 59137471 - Fiat Panda 2012-2016​
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£42.00​
Rear bumper protector - 59137474 - Fiat Panda 4x4 2012-2016​
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£49.00​

 
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