Hi guys.....I have done enough research and owned a 1.2 for 2 years so I know what I'm in for but I need a car to do the city thing (London) and twice a month a 350 mile trip to Mansfield.....
How would it cope on the motorway?
I know it's hard ride but is it better on an open road?

The noise?

Please advise

The only issues I have are, the 6th gear should be longer so the revs are lower. Also, some motorways have sections made out of concrete. They drive you up the wall, but luckily the sections aren't that long.

It's not so bad. I am getting old and remember my first 'real' car. A 1990 golf gti. It is very comparable. If you are not old, it is not so bad. Typically you will be doing 3500-4000 rpm, but it's comfortable. The fuel range is not ideal, you may or may not make it all the way on a full tank.

Every year I make a 1700 (one way) trip to Croatia (twice last year).
On smooth tarmac it's surprisingly comfortable. And yes... You'll have to plan a lot of tankstops.

gr J

A3jeroen said:

Every year I make a 1700 (one way) trip to Croatia

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how do you get back

Enfield, you aren't from Enfield, North london at all are you?

We have the 1.2 Dynamic and the 100hp. Both are fine on motorways and since you'll be using the M1, the 1.2 will be more than fast enough (I find it's plenty perky for the camera-strewn M1).

You'll not be holding any conference calls, nor falling asleep and though I think the 1.2 is a little quieter, I'd say both were fine.

Yadash said:

Enfield, you aren't from Enfield, North london at all are you?

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I am, EN2

Ah brilliant, I may see you around then. I'm based around Palmers Green.

Yadash said:

Ah brilliant, I may see you around then. I'm based around Palmers Green.

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You have a blue one?
Let me get it and we can have a mini meet

With the journey 300 miles return I take it one tank won't be enough

Would I get 200 miles in town?

I average 280 cross country

Enfield said:

You have a blue one?
Let me get it and we can have a mini meet

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If all goes to plan, I will be picking up a Black one on Friday!

Having driven many kinds of car, of all ages and kinds (I work in the motor trade) I'd say motorway refinement is not a problem at all in the 100hp.

Sure its no rolls Royce, but neither is it unrefined. Also, IMO, the firm ride makes for a nice stable feel on the mway.

60 is approx 2750 revs and 70 is approx 3200 revs. Comparable with 5th in many other small cars.

Tyre noise is acceptable.....mines on vredestein quadtracs at the moment.

I find mine quite nice on a long motorway cruise, rubbish road surfaces will upset any car and the panda isn't that noisy.
I particularly like the way you can rest your elbow comfortably on the door window edge whilst cruising..

Yadash said:

If all goes to plan, I will be picking up a Black one on Friday!

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I'm getting a black one on Friday........

Well, what a coincidence! Please tell me it's not the one that was at Desira Barnet

Yes it is!!



Haha no....we meet next week when we get them, please let me know how you find it....

Enfield said:

Yes it is!!



Haha no....we meet next week when we get them, please let me know how you find it....

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Bloody hell mate you had me for a second there!!

I'll be picking it up the second the dealership is open so I'll post up when I get home

I'll try and figure something out with the auxilliary input too

Let me know when you have it and we meet up