General Whoop de Doo

maccauk1 · Oct 5, 2009

After 6 weeks of ownership of my 1.1, which i think is a spot on little motor, some moronic twunt has opened there door into one of my rear doors putting a nasty dent in it.

It's all i can see every time i walk up to the car.

The dent looks like it might possibly "pop" out if pushed from behind, has anyone ever tried this?

A few other obsevations
1. I find the driving position extremely comfortable and with the adjustable steering wheel can easily see all the controls etc.

2. What the chuff is the city button for the car is virtually unusable with it depressed.

3. Fuel economy is excellent even when the engine is being given a permanent "Italian tune up".

4. The radio on/off is perhaps the most annoying function i've come across on any car i've owned.

5.Don't buy a Garmin Satnav (off topic i know but just some advice)

6. Headlights excellent

7. Heater absolutely first class.

8. Tyres seem a bit noisy

9. That's all folks.

udtrev · Oct 5, 2009

maccauk1 said:
After 6 weeks of ownership of my 1.1, which i think is a spot on little motor, some moronic twunt has opened there door into one of my rear doors putting a nasty dent in it.

It's all i can see every time i walk up to the car.

The dent looks like it might possibly "pop" out if pushed from behind, has anyone ever tried this?

A few other obsevations
1. I find the driving position extremely comfortable and with the adjustable steering wheel can easily see all the controls etc. agreed

2. What the chuff is the city button for the car is virtually unusable with it depressed. Never use the damn thing, the steerings light enough as it is

3. Fuel economy is excellent even when the engine is being given a permanent "Italian tune up". It's brilliant at economy

4. The radio on/off is perhaps the most annoying function i've come across on any car i've owned. I've replaced it for a Sony HU with USB support

5.Don't buy a Garmin Satnav (off topic i know but just some advice) I've a Navman

6. Headlights excellent boosted with Osram Nightbreakers

7. Heater absolutely first class. yep

8. Tyres seem a bit noisy I've heard worse

9. That's all folks.

Welcome to the forum and Panda ownership, have fun and enjoy

Trev

doctorchris · Oct 5, 2009

It might be worth pushing your dent out from behind but I would consider the guys who pull it out which prevents all the problems of damaging the door liner and its retaining poppers plus the polythene liner.
Try Dentdevils, Dentmagic etc.

maccauk1 · Oct 5, 2009

Good thinking i'll check a website now

JayZone · Oct 5, 2009

The City Button adds extra power to the power sterring. Not much advantage untill you get into narrow bendry city roads where you are doing a lot of manovering quickly and then it does make things easier.

Stu DemonD · Oct 5, 2009

maccauk1 said:
5.Don't buy a Garmin Satnav (off topic i know but just some advice).

And why would that be then? Not advice I intend to follow to be honest...

Jai · Oct 5, 2009

maccauk1 said:
5.Don't buy a Garmin Satnav (off topic i know but just some advice)

my nuvi265 took me from here to adenau and back, as well as all over the uk with no issues, as well as finding nearby garages abroad, banks, and resteraunts

trackdayqueen · Oct 5, 2009

Can nobody read a map anymore?

A quick glance at a map, then jot down when to turn left or right on the back of an envelope (think recycling/carbon footprint), sorted.

Sat navs.

Jai · Oct 5, 2009

trackdayqueen said:
Can nobody read a map anymore?

A quick glance at a map, then jot down when to turn left or right on the back of an envelope (think recycling/carbon footprint), sorted.

Sat navs.

maps don't tell you where the nearest fiat specialist is, or a resteraunt....nor do they give you the phone numbers, quite handy on a european jaunt

DavePanda100 · Oct 5, 2009

trackdayqueen said:
Can nobody read a map anymore?

A quick glance at a map, then jot down when to turn left or right on the back of an envelope (think recycling/carbon footprint), sorted.

Sat navs.

I find holding open map book and reading it at 80mph a bit of an inconvenience to be honest

Ordinance survey maps are worse, they block the entire windscreen...

Geddes · Oct 5, 2009

trackdayqueen said:
Sat navs.

They keep the gene pool clean by directing idiots over cliffs.

Sat navs:

Geddes · Oct 5, 2009

maccauk1 said:
8. Tyres seem a bit noisy

Not specifically tyre noise, but I found the Panda is way way quieter than the rather more expensive Toyota Aygo.

maccauk1 · Oct 5, 2009

After using a Tom Tom for 4 years i don't like the cutesy display of the Garmin. The tyre noise aint a patch on some other cars especially the Focus.
I always find a map and a scribbled on envelope when navigating through London a bit of a pain.

Wee Smurf · Oct 5, 2009

It's also way more comfortable than an Aygo. I was in one for a 300 mile drive. Was so glad to get out of it and get rid of it at the end of the drive...

I'm a map user too, although I seldom am anywhere that I need to get directions...

trackdayqueen · Oct 5, 2009

DavePanda100 said:
find holding open map book and reading it at 80mph a bit of an inconvenience to be honest

Ordinance survey maps are worse, they block the entire windscreen...

I actually find that I have the ability to remember pretty well once having looked at a map.

Problem with sat navs is that you don't learn your way round and end up relying on it.

The other annoyance is that you have to listen to a very annoying voice telling you what to do.

No thanks, banned from my cars.

ThisBitterPill · Oct 6, 2009

maccauk1 said:
A few other obsevations

2. What the chuff is the city button for the car is virtually unusable with it depressed.

4. The radio on/off is perhaps the most annoying function i've come across on any car i've owned.

MrsP swears blind the CITY button increases the amount of available lock no matter what I say! :bang:

I don't know what you mean by the radio on/off function....?

As for the SatNav debate, I'd say they're great if you are on unfamiliar ground, not really necessary if you aren't....Never felt the urge for one I must admit, but I see how they can be useful.

steve101 · Oct 6, 2009

I've got a TomTom 730. It's a useful tool but I always check my maps before a journey I haven't done before. You know in plenty of time which lane to be in on the motorway and on roundabouts on A roads. It's got bluetooth for phone hands free so doubly useful.

babbo umbro · Oct 6, 2009

trackdayqueen said:
Can nobody read a map anymore?

A quick glance at a map, then jot down when to turn left or right on the back of an envelope (think recycling/carbon footprint), sorted.

Sat navs.

Agreed - also, here in Devon there are numerous cases of huge vehicles using unsuitable small lanes under the instructions of a satnav, including one where a lorry was lodged in a lane overnight.

Geddes · Oct 6, 2009

ThisBitterPill said:
I don't know what you mean by the radio on/off function....?

Presumably the stupid 'push for mute' 'hold down for off' thing.
It's quite irritating.

ThisBitterPill · Oct 6, 2009

Oh I see....The 100hp has a MUTE button and I have the on/off set to work with the Ignition....

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