I've owned my 2013 Panda since July 2014. Bought it with 4km, now has 8700km.
I've fitted 7x17 Ritmo Sport alloys on 215/35R17 tyres, fitted a TMC Motorsport tuning box and a ScangaugeII computer. I also got the Fiat TomTom satnav, and Fiat roof bars. It also has a Umbra Rimorchi fixed towbar.
Only faults have been slight bubbling of the black vinyl wrap applique on the driver's door and a rattle coming from the back, which was the latch from one side of the split-fold rear seat (I just wrapped the catch with thick tape). Also a creaking when driving over a driveway, only after I fitted the towbar. That comes and goes. Perhaps it's just the interior trim in the luggage area.
That's it. Pretty minor stuff really.
Fuel consumption has ranged from 4.7L/100km when nearly new on standard rims on the freeway, to around 6L/100km to 9L/100km around town to 14.5L/100km towing a 380kg caravan at 100km/h-120km/h.
I think that the seats are too flat and unsupportive but still comfortable on long drives and the driver's footrest is a waste of time. The 5-speed's gearshift is a bit clunky, and I wonder about how long the clutch will last. Reversing up a steep hill, for example, it's hard to not slip the clutch a bit.
I really like the TA engine, it really gives this car its character. The mid-range torque is fantastic for a small car, esp with the tuning box.
Cruise control would be really good because I find it hard to keep a constant speed when travelling at around 110km/h. it feels like it goes on boost and speed increases more than you intended, with only a slight increase in throttle pressure. In Australia, with its over-regulated draconian speed limits, it's important. I will get cc when I'm sure I can buy one that effectively holds speed. No point having cc than is set at 110 but creeps up to 125 downhill.
Overall I'm pretty happy withthe Panda, and will keep it for a long time. It's a good thing.
I've fitted 7x17 Ritmo Sport alloys on 215/35R17 tyres, fitted a TMC Motorsport tuning box and a ScangaugeII computer. I also got the Fiat TomTom satnav, and Fiat roof bars. It also has a Umbra Rimorchi fixed towbar.
Only faults have been slight bubbling of the black vinyl wrap applique on the driver's door and a rattle coming from the back, which was the latch from one side of the split-fold rear seat (I just wrapped the catch with thick tape). Also a creaking when driving over a driveway, only after I fitted the towbar. That comes and goes. Perhaps it's just the interior trim in the luggage area.
That's it. Pretty minor stuff really.
Fuel consumption has ranged from 4.7L/100km when nearly new on standard rims on the freeway, to around 6L/100km to 9L/100km around town to 14.5L/100km towing a 380kg caravan at 100km/h-120km/h.
I think that the seats are too flat and unsupportive but still comfortable on long drives and the driver's footrest is a waste of time. The 5-speed's gearshift is a bit clunky, and I wonder about how long the clutch will last. Reversing up a steep hill, for example, it's hard to not slip the clutch a bit.
I really like the TA engine, it really gives this car its character. The mid-range torque is fantastic for a small car, esp with the tuning box.
Cruise control would be really good because I find it hard to keep a constant speed when travelling at around 110km/h. it feels like it goes on boost and speed increases more than you intended, with only a slight increase in throttle pressure. In Australia, with its over-regulated draconian speed limits, it's important. I will get cc when I'm sure I can buy one that effectively holds speed. No point having cc than is set at 110 but creeps up to 125 downhill.
Overall I'm pretty happy withthe Panda, and will keep it for a long time. It's a good thing.
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