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If you won the lottery.. Would you keep your Fiat?
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If you won the lottery.. Would you keep your Fiat?
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I would definitely keep my Panda. The reasons I bought it in the first place are still valid. It's small on the outside yet still has room for four reasonably sized adults. It's cheap to buy, insure and service. It's been remarkably reliable. Although the nearside front door lock has decided it doesn't want to work by remote control, the boot lock likewise and the remote key has just been given and extended life by virtue of of a small piece of Sellotape. on the plus side, the only items that I've had to replace in almost 11 years and almost 102,000 miles have been normal wear items. It's on its 3rd set of tyres (including the ones it came with) and has had the O/S/F shock absorber replaced twice (the 2nd time under warranty) and one side repeater bulb changed, not because it failed, but because its orange colour faded.
It still looks good, although older looking than the new, new Panda, there's a certain cheekiness about it that means (to my eyes) that it isn't trying too hard to be grown up.
I would replace the rear seat cushion, not because it has worn out, but because Mrs. Beard one day threw her cigarette end out of the window, and 60 seconds later we were alerted to her mistake when we could smell singed hair.....and the dog got up from the back seat and sat down the other end. A few months later she was driving with her friend Loopy Linda in the passenger seat and this time she did the same thing.
Admittedly, low running costs would be quite far down my list of priorities after a sizeable lottery win, but I really do like the car. Almost none of the criticisms that could be laid at the door of FIATs of a few years ago would apply to the Panda.
Mind you, I would give it/him/her a few stable mates to keep it/him/her company in the cavernous heated garage behind my mansion:
FIAT Dino 2.4 Coupe designed by Bertone and built by Ferrari.
FIAT 130 Coupe,
FIAT 125 Spider, possibly an Abarth replica, RHD courtesy of DTR Sportscars.
Ferrari 365 GTC designed by Pinninfarina.
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona by Pinninfarina but built by Scaglietti
Ferrari 365 GTC/4 the Daytona's more sensible brother.
Ferrari 308 GTB
Bit of a trend showing here.
I could go on, but I'm going to have to wait until I can get the next £5Million out of the bank
It still looks good, although older looking than the new, new Panda, there's a certain cheekiness about it that means (to my eyes) that it isn't trying too hard to be grown up.
I would replace the rear seat cushion, not because it has worn out, but because Mrs. Beard one day threw her cigarette end out of the window, and 60 seconds later we were alerted to her mistake when we could smell singed hair.....and the dog got up from the back seat and sat down the other end. A few months later she was driving with her friend Loopy Linda in the passenger seat and this time she did the same thing.
Admittedly, low running costs would be quite far down my list of priorities after a sizeable lottery win, but I really do like the car. Almost none of the criticisms that could be laid at the door of FIATs of a few years ago would apply to the Panda.
Mind you, I would give it/him/her a few stable mates to keep it/him/her company in the cavernous heated garage behind my mansion:
FIAT Dino 2.4 Coupe designed by Bertone and built by Ferrari.
FIAT 130 Coupe,
FIAT 125 Spider, possibly an Abarth replica, RHD courtesy of DTR Sportscars.
Ferrari 365 GTC designed by Pinninfarina.
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona by Pinninfarina but built by Scaglietti
Ferrari 365 GTC/4 the Daytona's more sensible brother.
Ferrari 308 GTB
Bit of a trend showing here.
I could go on, but I'm going to have to wait until I can get the next £5Million out of the bank
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What makes the people who buy a1s, a3s, a4s, and a5s even more sad individuals is that a lot of them are well aware that their car is little more than a Skoda or vw, yet they're still willing to be ripped off!!
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What makes the people who buy a1s, a3s, a4s, and a5s even more sad individuals is that a lot of them are well aware that their car is little more than a Skoda or vw, yet they're still willing to be ripped off!!
We do have to play the devil's lawyer in this though, the same could be said of the Alfa Romeo Mito and Giulietta and Lancia Ypsilon and Delta versus the Fiat 500 and Bravo.
Those Alfa's are quite a bit more expensive than their Fiat counterparts as well and many people buy them with an engine and trim level that Fiat offers as well.
The heart has part of the decision as well for a lot of people...
That's why I ordered a Doblo, although the French makes were cheaper, the Dacia was a LOT cheaper, and a Nissan would have been more practical...
That's why I ordered it in bright red, although pretty much any other colour would be better for resale value...
On-topic: the Top Gear lot aren't exactly poor, yet the 2 sensible ones own Fiat's:
James May for some reason always buys the outgoing Ferrari 4 series right when the new one comes out, yet he has a Panda which he drives more.
Richard Hammond has a Porsche 911 something, yet he also has a 500.
Even Jeremy Clarckson once said the one car he regrets selling was his Alfa.
So dear Fiatisti, we have something in common with some wealthy people, maybe we're on the right track
if i won it would have to be more than i won a couple of weeks ago, and i'd get this
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C670407
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C670407
What makes the people who buy a1s, a3s, a4s, and a5s even more sad individuals is that a lot of them are well aware that their car is little more than a Skoda or vw, yet they're still willing to be ripped off!!
I'd still buy an RS6 Avant. :devil:
On-topic: the Top Gear lot aren't exactly poor, yet the 2 sensible ones own Fiat's:
James May for some reason always buys the outgoing Ferrari 4 series right when the new one comes out, yet he has a Panda which he drives more.
Richard Hammond has a Porsche 911 something, yet he also has a 500.
Even Jeremy Clarckson once said the one car he regrets selling was his Alfa.
So dear Fiatisti, we have something in common with some wealthy people, maybe we're on the right track
In addition, I think Clarkson actually said he wanted his daughter to get one because he liked them so much, as did she, but she wanted 5 seats.
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I'd prefer a heavily tuned older Subaru Legacy over that RS6, or even an Audi urS4/6, but if it really has to have 4 rings, I'd go for the square model 200 quattro.
A stationwagon has to be boxy and ugly for me, not a wannabe sportscar with big fenders and ****...
I even find my 2001 Volvo V70 way too curvy and sleek, I was actually looking for a late 940 Estate when I bought it.
A stationwagon has to be boxy and ugly for me, not a wannabe sportscar with big fenders and ****...
I even find my 2001 Volvo V70 way too curvy and sleek, I was actually looking for a late 940 Estate when I bought it.
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I'd still buy an RS6 Avant. :devil:
In addition, I think Clarkson actually said he wanted his daughter to get one because he liked them so much, as did she, but she wanted 5 seats.
Meh, if I was going to have a fast car other than an Aston, it would have to be an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, purely for its beauty, lol!
And unfortunately, James May sold his Panda for an ugly bmw i3.
Meh, if I was going to have a fast car other than an Aston, it would have to be an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, purely for its beauty, lol!
And unfortunately, James May sold his Panda for an ugly bmw i3.
Oh no. That wouldn't be my fast car. :devil:
I hate the i3. I followed one the other day and my tyres look 3x the width.
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I'd still buy an RS6 Avant. :devil:
I like it but would personally go for an RS5 cabriolet (I like the no roof thing) I would have gone the Audi route when I bought my golf but the extra cost for the A3 cab which is basically the same car as the golf cab just wasn't worth it. Stick an RS badge on it and it does make the world of difference though.
I like topless (huehuehue), but on the RS5 its a fabric roof isn't it? Unfortunately that'd be a put off!
Still not a bad car - also love the paint colours Audi's are available in!
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Style beats speed any day.
There's nothing wrong with a car looking different, but it still has to look good. The i3 is just plain weird.
I prefer the fabric roof, it means I have a boot I can use as there is no intrusion at all into the boot with it up or Down on the golf.
My dad has a Volvo C70 and my sister in law a 206 CC and neither of them have a boot with the roof down. In addition my golf is quieter than both, and was praised by the motoring press for how quiet the cabin is compared to folding roof cars, so I'd definitely take my fabric roof any day.
Yep I'd keep all my current fleet. Like some others, I would return them to new condition to ensure their continuing reliablity.
As far as my GP is concerned as it is only 3 1/2 years old, it will be fine and still be used.
I would then make sure I bought a property with sufficient garage space and repair facilities and spend my time messing about with cars for my own entertainment.
I would like another Tjet or maybe seek out an Abarth GP. I'd then do a full engine rebuild (because I could) and enjoy it.
I always liked the look of the Miafori 132 (excuse spelling) so would seek out one for rebuild.
Tonight it is £99m, so if it's mine then plenty of scope for my plans.
As far as my GP is concerned as it is only 3 1/2 years old, it will be fine and still be used.
I would then make sure I bought a property with sufficient garage space and repair facilities and spend my time messing about with cars for my own entertainment.
I would like another Tjet or maybe seek out an Abarth GP. I'd then do a full engine rebuild (because I could) and enjoy it.
I always liked the look of the Miafori 132 (excuse spelling) so would seek out one for rebuild.
Tonight it is £99m, so if it's mine then plenty of scope for my plans.
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If I won the lottery I wouldn't change anything unless it was necessary. I.E. I would run the Punto until it required replacement, same as I would now. The only difference is that when it came to being replaced it would be replaced with a better vehicle!
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Yes. I would park my Panda Fantasia between my F40 and F1
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My Panda is 20 miles off 103,000 miles, EXACT same problems as you! One rear door on the left handle sticks, some orange bulbs appear 'white' or pale, last MOT had a front shock absorber done! I wonder if our Panda's are from the same production batch!
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I'd definitely keep mine. I also own the latest shape Jaguar 5.0 XKR and my Grande Punto T-Jet is just as much fun in certain situations. There's a time and a place for most cars I think!
