How much of a battering can the Panda take suspension wise?
* I mean the standard 2x4 models, I assume 4x4 has different stronger suspension components and suspect that the 100hp is completely different due to the ride remarks seen throughout the Panda section about how firm / rough it can be on bumpy surfaces. *
I ask, as I now have to make a routine trip that involves going downhill and uphill on a country lane which is unbalanced, has large 'pothole' like cut outs and generally makes the Panda bounce around and works the suspension. Even when I go slow <10mph it's still apparent that it's 'taking a beating' from the ground.
I hate it, because I worry I'm damaging the car in the long term and naturally worry about the suspension. I'm not sure if it's one of the Panda's hard-wearing components, and I've never owned one before or for long to know myself.
My first MOT I had to replace one of the suspension coils on the front, god knows why the previous coil broke as the last owner handed it to me like that, but I'm wondering how much of these roads (being careful) I can handle on a regular basis and if it's anything to worry about?
Going uphill is the particular worry, I need to use more force / lower gears and this is when I really feel the car has it tough.
I don't want to ruin anything , but if I must, I hope it's things like the suspension which can be replaced easily / not too expensively.
And what should I look out for as a sign that it's time to replace suspension to ensure it can continue to drive competently and last as long as possible
thanks in advance
* I mean the standard 2x4 models, I assume 4x4 has different stronger suspension components and suspect that the 100hp is completely different due to the ride remarks seen throughout the Panda section about how firm / rough it can be on bumpy surfaces. *
I ask, as I now have to make a routine trip that involves going downhill and uphill on a country lane which is unbalanced, has large 'pothole' like cut outs and generally makes the Panda bounce around and works the suspension. Even when I go slow <10mph it's still apparent that it's 'taking a beating' from the ground.
I hate it, because I worry I'm damaging the car in the long term and naturally worry about the suspension. I'm not sure if it's one of the Panda's hard-wearing components, and I've never owned one before or for long to know myself.
My first MOT I had to replace one of the suspension coils on the front, god knows why the previous coil broke as the last owner handed it to me like that, but I'm wondering how much of these roads (being careful) I can handle on a regular basis and if it's anything to worry about?
Going uphill is the particular worry, I need to use more force / lower gears and this is when I really feel the car has it tough.
I don't want to ruin anything , but if I must, I hope it's things like the suspension which can be replaced easily / not too expensively.
And what should I look out for as a sign that it's time to replace suspension to ensure it can continue to drive competently and last as long as possible
thanks in advance