I feel I must make this post as a warning to others thinking of buying a Classic Fiat Panda.
DON’T DO IT
I did and my life changed forever. I had attended a few meets and Palio had let me drive some of his Classic Pandas which planted the seed. My daughter learning to drive provided the excuse, and VmanC had the car for me to buy. If you forget about the big smile it puts on your face as the eager little engine drags you along, it also takes over your world and wallet. You find yourself looking for things that will enhance your new best friend (bits Fiat forgot to put on your model). You keep finding ‘little’ jobs to do that take you away from your family (may not be such a bad thing) to spend time with the panda. The number of times I’ve had to stop myself taking the Panda to work instead of the 500 is quite phenomenal. And to cap it all, I was warned that I would not be able to keep it to one, I’ve found myself looking at others for sale in various classified ads. What’s worse is that I’ve only owned the Panda since the end of January!!
So in summery buy anything other than a Panda, please, save yourself.
I’m now looking for a Panda’s Anonymous club I can attend.
“I’m an addict, I love Fiat Pandas”
DON’T DO IT
I did and my life changed forever. I had attended a few meets and Palio had let me drive some of his Classic Pandas which planted the seed. My daughter learning to drive provided the excuse, and VmanC had the car for me to buy. If you forget about the big smile it puts on your face as the eager little engine drags you along, it also takes over your world and wallet. You find yourself looking for things that will enhance your new best friend (bits Fiat forgot to put on your model). You keep finding ‘little’ jobs to do that take you away from your family (may not be such a bad thing) to spend time with the panda. The number of times I’ve had to stop myself taking the Panda to work instead of the 500 is quite phenomenal. And to cap it all, I was warned that I would not be able to keep it to one, I’ve found myself looking at others for sale in various classified ads. What’s worse is that I’ve only owned the Panda since the end of January!!
So in summery buy anything other than a Panda, please, save yourself.
I’m now looking for a Panda’s Anonymous club I can attend.
“I’m an addict, I love Fiat Pandas”