Just a note for anyone considering buying a Panda. I have a 2005 Eleganza which is going to be scrapped because of a mystery electrical fault. A fiat specialist has told me to replace the ECU (£500) which I have done. Car still doesn't work. Now told that it is some form of "CAN line" fault which cannot be traced. It is so difficult to trace that the car is most likely beyond repair. The Fiat examiner testing system does not help with this pinpointing the problem.
Think about what you are getting into before buying a Panda unless I am unusual in thinking that a £4000, 5 year old car is just a bit too young to be consigned to the scrap heap!!!!!!
My father in law also has the exact same car. That has had the boot release failure plus it jumps out of gear when going around tight left hand corners. It seems that what initially appeared to be a reliable new model for Fiat is now starting to show it's build quality as the cars are getting to 5/6 years old. It's a pity because it was a really nice car.
Anyone else had this problem or have any thoughts to share regarding a solution? Any bids for scrap value? It would be a good vehicle for spares because it is in otherwise perfect condition!
Think about what you are getting into before buying a Panda unless I am unusual in thinking that a £4000, 5 year old car is just a bit too young to be consigned to the scrap heap!!!!!!
My father in law also has the exact same car. That has had the boot release failure plus it jumps out of gear when going around tight left hand corners. It seems that what initially appeared to be a reliable new model for Fiat is now starting to show it's build quality as the cars are getting to 5/6 years old. It's a pity because it was a really nice car.
Anyone else had this problem or have any thoughts to share regarding a solution? Any bids for scrap value? It would be a good vehicle for spares because it is in otherwise perfect condition!
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