I think they'd look ace on on orange car.
General Panda 4x4 Antarctica ordered - anyone else thinking of taking the plunge?
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General Panda 4x4 Antarctica ordered - anyone else thinking of taking the plunge?
I think they'd look ace on on orange car.
Yeah I think so too. I'll get them ordered ready for when I have the roof vinyled in black in the spring.
Still not brave enough to take off the roof bars and drop headlining to remove aerial!
Still not brave enough to take off the roof bars and drop headlining to remove aerial!
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Is the aerial not the same as the short stubby screw on optional one?
Yes. But the whole thing has to be removed for the vinyl to be applied....
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Finally collected my car and it's fantastic 
- sorry no pics yet because it's so dark
The dealers have been fantastic they removed the penguins (I know some of you love them but not me) fitted all of my new bulbs, filled the tank, put in some smashing 4x4 branded mats and even chucked in an 'executive winter pack' which although branded as Kia is great
Just had a quick look through...
- Wooly hat and gloves,
- Heat pads,
- Aluminium Coffee mug,
- Screen wash,
- Deicer,
- Brush and scrapper,
- Hi-vis vest,
- Foil Blanket,
- Shoe ice grips,
- Sponge,
- Window chamois block.
Really impressed
- sorry no pics yet because it's so dark The dealers have been fantastic they removed the penguins (I know some of you love them but not me) fitted all of my new bulbs, filled the tank, put in some smashing 4x4 branded mats and even chucked in an 'executive winter pack' which although branded as Kia is great
Just had a quick look through...
- Wooly hat and gloves,
- Heat pads,
- Aluminium Coffee mug,
- Screen wash,
- Deicer,
- Brush and scrapper,
- Hi-vis vest,
- Foil Blanket,
- Shoe ice grips,
- Sponge,
- Window chamois block.
Really impressed
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Great- look forward to the pics.
My wife gets hers on Friday morning.
I'd be interested in learning more about those mats.
My wife gets hers on Friday morning.
I'd be interested in learning more about those mats.
Finally collected my car and it's fantastic
The dealers have been fantastic they removed the penguins (I know some of you love them but not me) fitted all of my new bulbs, filled the tank, put in some smashing 4x4 branded mats and even chucked in an 'executive winter pack' which although branded as Kia is great
Just had a quick look through...
- Wooly hat and gloves,
- Heat pads,
- Aluminium Coffee mug,
- Screen wash,
- Deicer,
- Brush and scrapper,
- Hi-vis vest,
- Foil Blanket,
- Shoe ice grips,
- Sponge,
- Window chamois block.
Really impressed
Which bulbs did h fit again?
Griffin Mill have their 1st one in for stock.
I love it! But something's amiss! Where's the black roof??
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The roof is covered in white sticky protection vinyl.
I love it! But something's amiss! Where's the black roof??
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The roof is covered in white sticky protection vinyl.
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What else is it missing?!!
I can think of two things straight away...:idea:
I can think of two things straight away...:idea:
:chin:What else is it missing?!!
I can think of two things straight away...:idea:
Antenna, door pillar badges and wheel centres. That's 3 so do I get a prize? :woot:
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Your car looks really great DismasX!
I love the orange seats too, in fact if I had the choice I would love to have an orange Trekking or 4x4.
However the missus wouldn't be seen dead in it, so no chance for the time being (not least because I couldn't afford one, lol!)
Oh yeah...the car still looks really smart without the penguin, haha! I still feel sorry for the penguin though...
I love the orange seats too, in fact if I had the choice I would love to have an orange Trekking or 4x4.
However the missus wouldn't be seen dead in it, so no chance for the time being (not least because I couldn't afford one, lol!)
Oh yeah...the car still looks really smart without the penguin, haha! I still feel sorry for the penguin though...
A few pics of my new toy...
Looks great. For me the best additional feature is the black roof. Looks great! Gonna get my orange one done with gloss vinyl in the spring
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Love the photos of the Antarctica DismasX.
I'd love to know where you took them. The last picture shows a particularly lovely scene.
I'd love to know where you took them. The last picture shows a particularly lovely scene.
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Well I'm really impressed with the car, so far I've done 100 miles and on my 20 mile round trip into York today averaged 44MPG according to the dash computer. Not bad considering my 500 TA took a good few thousand miles to get it's best economy
TwinAir Newbie I took the pics near Castle Howard.
TwinAir Newbie I took the pics near Castle Howard.
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I think I may have to wrap my roof in black after seeing the pics. Looks great
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I'm pleased that you're enjoying the new car DismasX.
I'm kicking myself about Castle Howard!
We picked my wife's Antarctica up this morning during a break in the rain! There was also a diesel version on the forecourt. There was a slight delay in sorting out the online registration, but otherwise all went well.
My wife drove it home and gave it the thumbs up and I took it out later, negotiating the many very wet roads round here.
The River Avon from the New Forest;
What surprises me is how high you are sitting compared to regular cars.
I'm kicking myself about Castle Howard!
We picked my wife's Antarctica up this morning during a break in the rain! There was also a diesel version on the forecourt. There was a slight delay in sorting out the online registration, but otherwise all went well.
My wife drove it home and gave it the thumbs up and I took it out later, negotiating the many very wet roads round here.
The River Avon from the New Forest;
What surprises me is how high you are sitting compared to regular cars.
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I agree 100% with this TwinAir Newbie, it's been the biggest surprise I've had driving the car day to day and I have to say it's been a pleasant surprise. You've got some great pictures there - still can't cope with the penguin though
I think every dealer in the UK got at least one Antarctica? I know S.G.Petch at York got mine and their allocated car.
Also popped back into the dealers today and they thought it was hilarious just how filthy the car was after 2 days. I only waded up to the bumper and had to use the EDL once in the mud
