My last Panda was a 2010 100HP and I posted about that here:
https://www.fiatforum.com/panda/444026-after-three-years-finally-got-myself-100hp.html
I'd love another 100HP but finding another late one in the right condition/spec/miles etc is proving near impossible plus the fact they are getting pretty old now and we want one to keep for quite a few years it leads me to a newer say 2014ish Panda.
But....given the 100HP will never be seen again - no traction control, NA engine that loves 7000 revs etc how will I get on with the Twin Air!?
Or should I go for the regular 1.2 69hp and just thrash the nuts off it like all small Fiats of old?
I've read/watched many reviews - but specifically does the TA drive anything like the 100HP?
What puts me off a bit is talk of the power band being rather more diesel like (ie narrow and lower down) - for me the best thing of all in the 100HP was that third gear 4000 - 7000 B road power band, instant unstoppable response and endless fun.
Where does the TA redline/limiter actually come in and can you happily take it there?
Is the 1.2 any better in terms of 'normal' petrol feel and driving at the top end of the revs?
I will drive both but interested really to hear thoughts from those who have (had to) moved on from the 100HP?
Lastly I have read issues re' mapping on the post '14 Pandas - what is this all about please?
PS - not worried about TA economy - we do relatively few miles and as long as a car averages over 30 that's fine with me.
https://www.fiatforum.com/panda/444026-after-three-years-finally-got-myself-100hp.html
I'd love another 100HP but finding another late one in the right condition/spec/miles etc is proving near impossible plus the fact they are getting pretty old now and we want one to keep for quite a few years it leads me to a newer say 2014ish Panda.
But....given the 100HP will never be seen again - no traction control, NA engine that loves 7000 revs etc how will I get on with the Twin Air!?
Or should I go for the regular 1.2 69hp and just thrash the nuts off it like all small Fiats of old?
I've read/watched many reviews - but specifically does the TA drive anything like the 100HP?
What puts me off a bit is talk of the power band being rather more diesel like (ie narrow and lower down) - for me the best thing of all in the 100HP was that third gear 4000 - 7000 B road power band, instant unstoppable response and endless fun.
Where does the TA redline/limiter actually come in and can you happily take it there?
Is the 1.2 any better in terms of 'normal' petrol feel and driving at the top end of the revs?
I will drive both but interested really to hear thoughts from those who have (had to) moved on from the 100HP?
Lastly I have read issues re' mapping on the post '14 Pandas - what is this all about please?
PS - not worried about TA economy - we do relatively few miles and as long as a car averages over 30 that's fine with me.
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