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Was this photo taken whilst you were driving?!
Congratulations on the 20k milestone
General Mileage Anniversary
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General Mileage Anniversary
Was this photo taken whilst you were driving?!
Congratulations on the 20k milestone
Errrrr noWas this photo taken whilst you were driving?!
Congratulations on the 20k milestone
My speedo reads 54mph at rest It was a very straight road don't worry ultrageek
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As I'm still a saddo:
The Panda isn't covering such a high mileage at the moment as I am instructing part-time due to another project. However, it's still not bad for a car first used in October 2007
The Panda isn't covering such a high mileage at the moment as I am instructing part-time due to another project. However, it's still not bad for a car first used in October 2007
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You are right, the mirrors are small. This is especially noticeable when coming from something else of a newer design. However, I have always worked on the basis of 'this is what the car comes with, so learn to deal with it.' I have never fitted additional side mirrors and nor do I allow students to lower the LH mirror for manoeuvres. Without wishing to tempt fate [touch wood!], this has not impacted on test results.
The 2010MY Panda mirrors would definitely be better though and I think that they actually suit the character of the car more [perhaps not on the 100HP though?].
There was a local instructor with a Honda Civic who had bolted on another full-size mirror. What next, a set of mirrors from a HGV?!
The 2010MY Panda mirrors would definitely be better though and I think that they actually suit the character of the car more [perhaps not on the 100HP though?].
There was a local instructor with a Honda Civic who had bolted on another full-size mirror. What next, a set of mirrors from a HGV?!
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Hi everyone! I've been away for quite a while but the Panda has now reached its 100k anniversary
In that time, apart from scheduled servicing, it has required two O2 sensors [one was replaced under warranty] and a NSF ball joint/lower arm. It passed the second MOT with just an advisory for the ball joint [which was knocking, to be fair]. All of the bulbs are original with the exception of the rear fog light [which is never used].
I am still using the car as my daily driver and for driving tuition, whilst this year sees me resume my racing career in the BMW Kumho Championship [hence my lack of opportunity to be on here]. So, to summarise, the car has served me well and with luck, it will continue to do so
In that time, apart from scheduled servicing, it has required two O2 sensors [one was replaced under warranty] and a NSF ball joint/lower arm. It passed the second MOT with just an advisory for the ball joint [which was knocking, to be fair]. All of the bulbs are original with the exception of the rear fog light [which is never used].
I am still using the car as my daily driver and for driving tuition, whilst this year sees me resume my racing career in the BMW Kumho Championship [hence my lack of opportunity to be on here]. So, to summarise, the car has served me well and with luck, it will continue to do so
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A few photos taken yesterday:
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I thought cambelts normally get changed around the 60k mark no matter what condition they are in.
The clutch should last a long time unless the driver "rides it everywhere" or redlines in every gear.
Every car built today can easly cover 100k miles.
The clutch should last a long time unless the driver "rides it everywhere" or redlines in every gear.
Every car built today can easly cover 100k miles.
I thought cambelts normally get changed around the 60k mark no matter what condition they are in.
The clutch should last a long time unless the driver "rides it everywhere" or redlines in every gear.
Every car built today can easly cover 100k miles.
Indeed the timing belt should be changed at age / mileage interval regardless of its condition.
Clutch won't go if you red line the car a lot, only if you ride it.
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I am still using the car as my daily driver and for driving tuition, whilst this year sees me resume my racing career in the BMW Kumho Championship [hence my lack of opportunity to be on here]. So, to summarise, the car has served me well and with luck, it will continue to do so
You planning to race at Thruxton in October?? I'll be marshalling, so will come and say hello if so.. Good luck with the season.
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Not bad going. I've got about 100k to go to catch you up, lol...
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I am at 161,000 now!
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Yep, we should be there on 14 October. Our car is a dark grey 318iS, number 87D with of course, LeanMeanRacing on it
My Panda MJ has just passed 131k miles, but I'm more confident now that it'll do many more, judging by this one for sale on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-panda-dynamic-multijet-diesel-/221001659230?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3374b9b35e
A bit battered, but over 223k miles!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-panda-dynamic-multijet-diesel-/221001659230?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3374b9b35e
A bit battered, but over 223k miles!
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My Panda MJ has just passed 131k miles, but I'm more confident now that it'll do many more, judging by this one for sale on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-panda-dynamic-multijet-diesel-/221001659230?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3374b9b35e
A bit battered, but over 223k miles!
Good to see one with such high mileage. I wonder if its on its origional EPS motor
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I've had my MJ for over 18 months now, and I've had the red steering wheel light come on at least 3 times, although the steering performance has remained the same as far as I could tell. On each occasion, it has gone out again after a few restarts. Good thing is that it hasn't lit at all since December last year.
I suppose it's only a matter of time though.
I suppose it's only a matter of time though.
I've had my MJ for over 18 months now, and I've had the red steering wheel light come on at least 3 times, although the steering performance has remained the same as far as I could tell. On each occasion, it has gone out again after a few restarts. Good thing is that it hasn't lit at all since December last year.
I suppose it's only a matter of time though.
Probably battery related.
Exactly. Happens to me occasionally as well.
