Panda (Classic) My Panda CLX

[mark2256]

Hi All

Called in and met Vernon yesterday (its nice to put a face to a name). I collected replacement bonnet, front panel and steering wheel for Holly Bonnet now fitted to save getting damaged. I also called into Purple haze with Holly (Her first longer trip)and collected an O.S. Door for her to day.

 

[mark2256]

Hi All

Ive been a bit busy just lately trying to build a car port for holly but the weather has been against me.

Any way I have spotted a new member to the Eastbourne panda group

blue panda.jpg

any one know if the owner is a member.

 

[JamieK]

Hi All

Just had a parcel arrive to day its Holly's new steering wheel. How ever I did not read the listing properly The new steering wheel is grey and I need a black one.

Hi, I missed this first time around! The grey steering wheel, was it 2 spoke like the earlier type? And if so do you still have it?

 

[VmanC]

Hi Mark,

Good to know you're looking after Holly.

Can't quite make out the reg on the blue Panda, is it M reg?

 

[homeward]

Can't quite make out the reg on the blue Panda, is it M reg?

Looks a bit like Pickle...!

 

[mark2256]

Hi All

JamieK It was a 4 spoke grey and I exchanged it with Vernon for a 4 spoke black.

the reg no: is M*** GCD

 

[VmanC]

Hi All

JamieK It was a 4 spoke grey and I exchanged it with Vernon for a 4 spoke black.

the reg no: is M*** GCD

Ah not Pickle then, but yes does look the same.

 

[mark2256]

I will try to get in touch with the owner and give him the forum address.

 

[mark2256]

I've fallen in love

 

[firstcar-Y10]

I've fallen in love

Until you see it with the roof up...

 

[mark2256]

I've yet to see any soft top that looks good with the roof up ?

 

[mark2256]

Hi All


I am about to order the door hinge mounted aerial for Holy from Germany seller will combine postage anyone else need one.

 

[Palio]

Hi All


I am about to order the door hinge mounted aerial for Holy from Germany seller will combine postage anyone else need one.

The last one I got came from a Fiat dealer - it was cheaper than the UK sellers at the time (partsworld, Ricambio, etc), and no postage either.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

The last one I got came from a Fiat dealer - it was cheaper than the UK sellers at the time (partsworld, Ricambio, etc), and no postage either.

:yeahthat:

Always get a price from main dealer I find

 

[onemanmade]

:yeahthat:

Always get a price from main dealer I find

I am so jealous of people who can walk into the main dealer to get parts, I was told last time at my main dealer that they didnt have any old stock at all, and basically they wouldnt order anything in for me.

I fantasise about dealerships sitting with hundreds of BNOS doors, panels windows etc just sitting there waiting for someone to come in and take them off their hands for a token sum

 

[AndyPanda4x4]

I am so jealous of people who can walk into the main dealer to get parts, I was told last time at my main dealer that they didnt have any old stock at all, and basically they wouldnt order anything in for me.

I fantasise about dealerships sitting with hundreds of BNOS doors, panels windows etc just sitting there waiting for someone to come in and take them off their hands for a token sum

I think it must be down to how helpful they are feeling. My main dealer that I use in Knaresbrough is fantastic, they always bend over backwards to help, but the one which is closer to me in Ripon are useless.

The Fiat garage in Knaresbrough actually has a proper tidy Panda in one of the stores, it got traded in a couple of years ago for a brand new one and they have kept it. I keep trying to get pictures of it but it's always parked in by written off cars.

 

[Palio]

No reason why they wouldn't order in for you - they presumably make money on the parts too!

Some are more helpful than others, but I've never heard of one refusing to order parts in!

 

[mark2256]

My local main dealer is about as much use as a chocolate fire guard in front of a roaring fire. Every time I go in to try and get something is no longer available. So now won't use them.

 

[onemanmade]

No reason why they wouldn't order in for you - they presumably make money on the parts too!

Some are more helpful than others, but I've never heard of one refusing to order parts in!

You would think, but it appears they dont want the hassle

 

[panda1408]

I find if you do the hard work for them and get the part number of Eper beforehand they are alot more helpful at my local dealer (when someone finally comes to help you!). I bought an aerial a few years ago, was told they were not available when I just asked for one, went back with the part number and they could order one no problem

Alot of Panda stuff is no longer available, especially anything specific to early or RHD cars, and most bits do have to come from Italy, but I've never had any trouble with them ordering me parts in, infact I have some trim parts coming from Italy this week