The Panda Nut
Nutty about Pandas Infected by Panda virus and OPD
Re: Pandas on the top!
Now up to 4000 miles and as suggested on here the fuel consumption is improving to a more normal level. Not fantastic, but definitely acceptable. Its better if driven a bit less gently, and on a run its better with eco switched off, as long as I don't put my foot down to hard. The fuel maps must be pretty weird. I still want the 100HP back. May be I can find a really low mileage one in addition.
2017 4x4 TA
Likes
1 Very good ride
2 Handling, road-holding, steering brakes. Great turning circle.
3 Panda style!
4 Get you home whatever the conditions
5 Excellent gear change and clutch
Dislikes
1 Very very poor fuel consumption compared with previous 169 1.4
2 Noise - over 60 mph radio is nearly inaudible
3 Seats - cushions particularly are not very good on long runs
4 Very slow compared with previous 169 and 1.6 D Bravo ( probably a very good thing really!)
5 Fuel tank is to small
Overall though its a Panda and I totally love Pandas. It now has 11 Panda Logos! The driving package is hard to beat overall and I would only change it for a diesel. I am even considering changing it as there is an identical one locally a year older for sensible money. As I visit Manchester quite often I am waiting for the details of discrimination policy before deciding.
The insurance cost of this car is so low I am overall feeling better about the fuel consumption.
I see Hedley's Towing have a Brink / Thule detachable tow bar on ebay today for £159 so I think I am going to order one. All we need then is the safari roof rack to go on the roof bars that are arriving next week and a snorkel kit and we can go off to do the Pan america highway!!!
Anyone know of a track drive kit??
Now up to 4000 miles and as suggested on here the fuel consumption is improving to a more normal level. Not fantastic, but definitely acceptable. Its better if driven a bit less gently, and on a run its better with eco switched off, as long as I don't put my foot down to hard. The fuel maps must be pretty weird. I still want the 100HP back. May be I can find a really low mileage one in addition.