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I wanted a 1.3 multijet............but could not afford it.
But i dont say my 1.2 is better.
But i dont say my 1.2 is better.
General about to buy a 1.1 active eco - good move?
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General about to buy a 1.1 active eco - good move?
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I wanted a 1.3 multijet............but could not afford it.
But i dont say my 1.2 is better.
We thought about the D, but a fiat should be a small petrol that likes to rev.
Good thing about the Active, no rev counter to distract you, just change up when you hear the valves bouncing!
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I can never tell what gear the damn thing's in from the engine note (seems too quiet) - often take it out of peg just to confirm it was in the one I thought it was (mainly trying to work out if I'm in 3rd or 5th)
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Funny you mention it being quiet, I serviced ours last week, got all the genuine filters etc and used Mobil Super 2000 x1 oil, the engine is near silence on tick over at the lights. I just can't believe it's made such a difference.
I didn't say anything the the Mrs about it, but she came back after driving it and commented on it being so quiet and smooth, I thought, what have I broke?
Strangely my active has body coloured bumpers and patterned seats. Either Tychy were being generous that day or I got one of the last Blu Coktail pandas!!! Regretting it now tho that the rear bumper needs replacing. 60 quid for a plain black one on ebay, £150+vat labour and paint for one the same as I have!!!!!
Well I suppose you could always just buy two black bumpers! Definitely cheaper if you're fitting them yourself. You could then sell your undamaged front bumper on fleabay & maybe even come out ahead on the deal.
Considered it but I like my body coloured bumpers (and it makes me unique locally)! You see, you get a bit of luxury and you cant live without it lol. PLus will probably spend as much trying to keep them black with autoglym bumper care over the years.
Was driving our 1.8l Astra estate all day today around Donegal and was longing for my wee Panda Active! Its just not the same driving a larger car around twisty (very) narrow roads. For those who have yet to experience
Donegal of the main road think of a dirt track with a bit of (ancient) Tarmac on it lol. Would have been so much fun in the Panda!
On 'Wrecks to Riches' or something similar, the detailling/paint guy suggested using smooth peanut butter to restore black bumpers. The final result certainly looked 'tasty'
On 'Wrecks to Riches' or something similar, the detailling/paint guy suggested using smooth peanut butter to restore black bumpers. The final result certainly looked 'tasty'
Have seen that tip a few different places. Problem is I would eat it before getting it on the car lolOn 'Wrecks to Riches' or something similar, the detailling/paint guy suggested using smooth peanut butter to restore black bumpers. The final result certainly looked 'tasty'
