In Poole. Oh so tempted.... :bang:

I knew it wouldn't stay under wraps for long
It says towed on a trailer so hopefully they mean a proper trailer with the front wheels off the ground, otherwise the box will be mush again. Was going to message them tonight and check

JamieK said:

I knew it wouldn't stay under wraps for long
It says towed on a trailer so hopefully they mean a proper trailer with the front wheels off the ground, otherwise the box will be mush again. Was going to message them tonight and check

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Good point! I'll be interested to hear his reply.

It was already on my watch list, just out of academic interest!
homeward I've really become quite smitten by my Uno Selecta. This is quite a revelation for someone who generally dislikes automatics and would never plan on buying one.

I've been hoofing around in the Uno all week & I think I may know why I like it. It could be the roaring noise when you accelerate, but no, I think it's because it does what you want it to (like a manual). To explain, it doesn't have some dozy gearbox imp deciding to change gear at completely the wrong time & reluctantly kicking down just as the moment has passed - the Selecta just winds those elastic bands up and howls forward when I want it to! For a relatively underpowered nose heavy car the Uno can definitely keep up with the traffic - it's only a little 1116cc 60bhp unit but on my test track tonight (running late) it wound itself up to a significant speed!

This is why I'm watching Panda Selecta's, and why I'd be buying one if I needed another Panda....... :slayer:

that exhaust isnt right is it?

Palio said:

if I needed another Panda....... :slayer:

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No one ever needs another Panda. It kinda happens doesn't it?

I saw this come up myself. It doesn't actually say what's wrong with it which makes me wonder. Doesn't look in too bad of a condition either.

Freebo said:

No one ever needs another Panda. It kinda happens doesn't it?

I saw this come up myself. It doesn't actually say what's wrong with it which makes me wonder. Doesn't look in too bad of a condition either.

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It certainly seems to just happen! :bang:

It doesn't help that they always need rescuing from the scrappie/a yoof/invading Daleks, or whatever. A bit like a kitten they sit and look at you & you feel sorry for it - it's game over at that point!!

I guess it could need trailering away because of the spongy brakes, but it does make you wonder if he'd like it that way because you won't notice the dodgy gearbox till you get home.

VmanC said:

I guess it could need trailering away because of the spongy brakes, but it does make you wonder if he'd like it that way because you won't notice the dodgy gearbox till you get home.

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Have to agree, the brakes must work or it wouldn't have a fresh MOT would it?

I recognise this car, in fact the seller bought it from me in Oct 2012.
As I recall it had 3 previous owners before I bought it, there was as the seller says documentation showing a full CVT box refurb from a Fiat garage and the car drove very well indeed. I always thought that there had been some body work carried out on the front end as the colour match was very slightly out but the panel fit was good.
There was a small amount of paint bubbling on the rear wing and the brakes were fine when i had it.
I did take it to one of the shows at Thoresby and recall both Vern and Gavin having a look around it, they might remember and be able to give some more info.
I think I still have some photos of it from my ownership if anyone is interested.
He did tell me it was to be towed behind his Camper and if he does trips to the Sahara!!! then, as has already been pointed out, the method of towing would need to be confirmed.

No Spiders or dents when I sold it

https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-classic/308602-new-project-forces-reluctant-selecta-sale.html

doctyler said:

I recognise this car, in fact the seller bought it from me in Oct 2012.
As I recall it had 3 previous owners before I bought it, there was as the seller says documentation showing a full CVT box refurb from a Fiat garage and the car drove very well indeed. I always thought that there had been some body work carried out on the front end as the colour match was very slightly out but the panel fit was good.
There was a small amount of paint bubbling on the rear wing and the brakes were fine when i had it.
I did take it to one of the shows at Thoresby and recall both Vern and Gavin having a look around it, they might remember and be able to give some more info.
I think I still have some photos of it from my ownership if anyone is interested.
He did tell me it was to be towed behind his Camper and if he does trips to the Sahara!!! then, as has already been pointed out, the method of towing would need to be confirmed.

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Oh it's that one is it? Yes I remember it looked very well cared for and tidy - obviously the gearbox was fine then!

I don't know where the photos are lurking - on the Thoresby thread I guess if I could be bothered to hunt for it.........

Yes I saw it too, looked a good one from what I remember. Just hope it hasn't been towed on A frame

Wow! Well I wouldn't have recognised it from the current pictures, it was a beauty when doctyler had it.
I did message the owner at the weekend asking what the condition of the gearbox was like but have received no relpy.

VmanC said:

Wow! Well I wouldn't have recognised it from the current pictures, it was a beauty when doctyler had it.
I did message the owner at the weekend asking what the condition of the gearbox was like but have received no relpy.

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Thanks for trying -- on behalf of all Selecta owners (including Panda Mo...). :worship:

VmanC said:

Wow! Well I wouldn't have recognised it from the current pictures, it was a beauty when doctyler had it.
I did message the owner at the weekend asking what the condition of the gearbox was like but have received no relpy.

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Sorry it's taken so long to post! I emailed a few days ago and asked if he had any photos of it being towed and if I could come and test drive it. He replied fairly quickly that it had been driven into a trailer and towed behind his camper, the reply was quite stroppy though and read to me to be written quite defensively as if he's seen our earlier posts on the forum?

I thanked him for his reply and asked again about the possibility of a test drive, he replied that the car has no insurance or tax so no test drives. "The car is spares/repair, hence cheap price"

I emailed straight back that I'm on a traders policy and if I brought proof with me could I have a test drive?

No response since..

Second attempt and I get a reply too......

Hi, all I can tell you is that it changed gear when last driven back from the Mot. We've only done a few hundred miles in it as it was used to supplement holiday travel for the motorhome and has now been replaced by a more modern Daihatsu Charade (with air-con!). Like the Charade the Selecta driving characteristics are different from a normal automatic being a CVT as you may know well. It gets off the mark quick but seems to need the brakes to get it to change down in a hurry. Fiat probably thought of that as the selecta discs are bigger that the manual panda. I don't have the experience to say whether the box works to design specification or not and I give absolutely no guarantee with the box or any other bits of the car. It's spares / repairs. If you think the boxes go flakey maybe it's not for you? I'm not bothered either way as it will break for parts for enough to satisfy me. Thanks for your interest.

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Seems kind of a harsh reply what's the guys problem? People are naturally going to ask questions.

Sad to think that the lovely Panda I saw at Thoresby Park is now spares/repair only two years later.

VmanC said:

Sad to think that the lovely Panda I saw at Thoresby Park is now spares/repair only two years later.

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But someone who buys a Charade probably doesn't love the poor wee things like we do....