The Pretender said:

Almost traded it in for a Abarth Punto Evo SuperSport.

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I can understand this having tried one. These are awesome, I tried the 180 brake version and still hanker after it. Anyway, 16 days to go, til 3 points drop off my license, and then 5 months until the last three drop off..... I think the 4wd Panda is probably better for my bank balance.

Did some wheel and tire maintenance, everything clean and shiny again.

Had the left outside mirror replaced today.
There was a part missing that could not bought separately.
So decided for a new mirror to correct the issue.

Mine passed 16k miles this morning

Got my tyre depth gauge out to check the fronts but rain stopped play

Still loving the little thing.

i had 300 Km of driving fun in my Panda today.

Also made a test-drive in the VW up! TSI.
3 cilinders are not for me.

The Pretender said:

i had 300 Km of driving fun in my Panda today.

Also made a test-drive in the VW up! TSI.
3 cilinders are not for me.

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Is that the 89bhp version?

JCarp16 said:

Is that the 89bhp version?

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Yes, 1.0ltr 3 cilinder turbo engine.

The Pretender said:

Yes, 1.0ltr 3 cilinder turbo engine.

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Why didn't it float your boat? Was it the sound or the power delivery?

JCarp16 said:

Why didn't it float your boat? Was it the sound or the power delivery?

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Both, the sound was not that audible in the cabin only if you redlined it.
Further it felt not that quick compare to my TA 85, and it felt like a 3 legged 4 cilinder engine with vibrations.
Did not like it one bit, my TA 85 feels much more enjoyable to drive.

Washed polished and vacuumed. Now relaxing with a glass of wine

Great job.

btw, i need to put this on my Panda to cover the scratches.

Ooooh, shiny!

That colour works great in the sunshine. Makes Kilmarnock look like St Tropez!

(Bet that's the first time anyone's ever said that!)

I went for a spin and the aircon was like a hurricane... It was a tad warm :-

Warm? You call that warm? Down our street, people were sticking their heads in t'oven, just to cool off! Etc etc.

Nothing, he has a day off...

After the local runarounds, shops, barbers etc, gave it a quick service, as heading to Manchester airport stupidly early tomorrow. Oil & oil filter, air filter and plugs. Then wondered why it was running like a bag of spanners. Always helps to get all the plug leads connected properly afterwards...

Big couple of weeks for Jez, firstly 18 days in France sightseeing and biking, then back to chores this week!

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Today after it's extended slumber, the little Fiat has been treated to a full wash, clay, machine polish and ceramic sealant. Not a swirl or mark anywhere [emoji106] look at the reflections out of that!

i refueled with 98 Ron instead of the usual 95 Ron.
I think it drive better on 98 Ron, it feels like that anyway.