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General Hi guys i'm a newbie! New panda advice.

I was looking to buy a Panda as well but they kept on putting off the diesel so I bought a Punto instead. I havent driven a Panda but I did drive a Punto 1.2 petrol and 1.3 diesel so can compare them for you. I would guess that the same engines are in the Panda as the Punto but have been modified (electronically) slightly as I know that the power of the 1.3 Panda version is less than the Punto.
I have driven both on the motorway and found them both to be very good at pulling (they comfortably get to 80mph so keep an eye on the speedo), the main difference is where the pulling power/acceleration is as is typical with differences between most petrol and diesels.
Obviously if ecconomy is your prime factor go for the diesel as I get 65mpg over a range of 500 miles (2 weeks) usual travel (town and dual carriageway (average speed 28mph)).

I hope this helps
 
Hi Fraguzz

I am about to buy a 1.3 Multijet - could you let me know when you do chip it up to 90HP - I would be interested in the results.

I already drive a Seat Alhambra 1.9 DTI with 130 HP so diesel is good for me.

Sorry I cannot speak Danish

Regards
BJ20
 
nuovapanda said:
no problem at all, the 1.2 will sit at 80 for hours.

I have to agree, my 1.2 Panda between 60 and 80 mph is quicker than my old 1.2 Active Sport Punto.
 
munk said:
The question is can you cruise at 80 ish? You see my own private stretch of motorway runs between leeds and exeter and i usually cruise at 80 all the way. Any ideas?

You want a 1.2 if you want 80mph quietly.

1.1 will do it but you know its making the effort, I would go for the 1.2 as yours is a regular trip, otherwise its :bang:
 
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