Hello, after selling my 2005 Multiplay many years ago for a more expensive German brand, now the next gen needs their 1st car so we've always liked the Panda instead of the more expensive 500. Before i go and buy an old one with a budget of 3K, what should i look out for? the car i'm currently looking at has an advisory on the rear subframe but it did pass? FIAT and rust!! here we go AGAIN!!
Panda Hello, Newbie from London after many years away
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Panda Hello, Newbie from London after many years away
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@The Panda Nut is the man you want for advice on this one, he’s probably owned the one you’re looking at in the past! 
As I’ve pasted his name in my reply i’m sure he’ll reply when he gets the notification!
As I’ve pasted his name in my reply i’m sure he’ll reply when he gets the notification!
Petrol pandas are mechanically pretty sound
Coolant system can be a bit needy with age.. ( hard on Headgaskets if coolant level drops)
Rear subframe, often scabby looking,
BUT - structural failure will basically write the car off, lots of hours to replace the failed parts
Potentially why it is now being sold on
£3k is plenty of money for a panda..
They are significantly "less valuable" than a 500, and cheaper to keep also
What age is this Panda? And what mileage?
It’s a 2011 1.2 petrol dynamic with really low mileage however even though it’s passed its MOT it has an advisory on the subframe with signs of rust. I
