Newbie introduction

[Spijk]

Hello everyone. I'm new the forum.
I have 2021 250 Ducato L2 H2.
I have been checking out the threads of many models of fiat. The main reason for joining is to gain from the maintenance experience of other Ducato owners.
I hope to learn from their experiences and also if I can add with my experience to the forum.

 

[The Panda Nut]

Welcome to the forum. Have a good look there is masses of experience and info on here about Ducato to read.

 

[Spijk]

Welcome to the forum. Have a good look there is masses of experience and info on here about Ducato to read.

Thanks for your reply.
Apart from the terrible Uconnect head unit and the driver side dead spot, especially at roundabouts, it's been a good vehicle. I do keep up with a regular oil changes & filters myself but can't do much maintenance as getting a service/repair manual seems impossible for 2021 models. Do you drive a Ducato? If not what fiat do you drive?

 

[The Panda Nut]

Thanks for your reply.
Apart from the terrible Uconnect head unit and the driver side dead spot, especially at roundabouts, it's been a good vehicle. I do keep up with a regular oil changes & filters myself but can't do much maintenance as getting a service/repair manual seems impossible for 2021 models. Do you drive a Ducato? If not what fiat do you drive?

Sorry no, no experience if them, Im into Pandas, but over man years Ive had a variety and found that they are great when you get them just right. They seem to need higher levels of maintenance than some modern stuff but drive better so Im easy with the trade off. I hated the U connect in mine until finally I worked it out, and now while its not the greatest thing I can find what I want and make it go, Im ok with that too. Service and repair manuals..... Ive had much o say about it! What do the idiots at Fiat think they are hiding I wonder?? Fortunately most models (not my Twinair) are pretty straight forward and thehere are some amazing people on here who know them inside out so plenty of help seems to flow. Have a read back.

 

[Spijk]

Sorry no, no experience if them, Im into Pandas, but over man years Ive had a variety and found that they are great when you get them just right. They seem to need higher levels of maintenance than some modern stuff but drive better so Im easy with the trade off. I hated the U connect in mine until finally I worked it out, and now while its not the greatest thing I can find what I want and make it go, Im ok with that too. Service and repair manuals..... Ive had much o say about it! What do the idiots at Fiat think they are hiding I wonder?? Fortunately most models (not my Twinair) are pretty straight forward and thehere are some amazing people on here who know them inside out so plenty of help seems to flow. Have a read back.

I have been checking out the forum posts on service manuals as you said. Haven't found anything I didn't already know yet but I'll keep looking. I understand Fiat is also Mopar and that they don't support the right to repair. As you can guess that means repair only by the dealer, equals more dosh for Fiat. Glad to make contact with Panda fan. I've been looking for Panda 4x4 as a project. Not many about where I'm based, at a price I'd like to pay.
All over priced with very high mileage.
I might have to except the markets valuation and get one before they become to rare.

 

[The Panda Nut]

I have been checking out the forum posts on service manuals as you said. Haven't found anything I didn't already know yet but I'll keep looking. I understand Fiat is also Mopar and that they don't support the right to repair. As you can guess that means repair only by the dealer, equals more dosh for Fiat. Glad to make contact with Panda fan. I've been looking for Panda 4x4 as a project. Not many about where I'm based, at a price I'd like to pay.
All over priced with very high mileage.
I might have to except the markets valuation and get one before they become to rare.

I bought my Panda 4x4 in 2019 and I think its still worth on the market what I paid new, or more. It seems very odd. Any Mark 3 Pandas are now in danger of rear sub frame rust and parts seem very hard to find so be careful if you get one.

 

[Mike1alike]

Hi! Welcome to the forum!