Fiat Panda 100HP (2006 - 2010) 1.4 16v 5d Owner Review

Really enjoyed my ownership of my Panda 100hp. Was a great little car to drive, handling was spot on and performance was there when you needed it (albeit you might need to shift down a gear or two!) Was very engaging to drive and reminded me of 80s and 90s hot hatchbacks! Boot was tiny, ride was harsh and interior wasn't very comfortable on long journeys but I didn't expect this from a naughties Italian supermini so never bothered me. Only things to look out for are rust on the rear axle (mine was perfect luckily) and suspension wear (I needed to change mine for the MOT). That is all that went wrong in my year of ownership (And I managed to make a profit when I sold it a year later, can't get better than that!)

My favourite bits:
Cheap parts
Cheap to run, fix and insure
Great second car for young drivers
Feels planted on B-Roads and a pleasure to throw round bends
Future classic - already going up in price!

Bits that other cars are better at:
Comfort
Straight line speed
Motorway driving
Build Quality