Fiat Panda 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A good buy at £2700 when 3 years old

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap to run; spares can be dear, though I've not bought many

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Even my 14-year-old daughter can drive it (off road)!

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seemed good after an old Escort

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    8 years daily use, has only failed twice - points and cam belt

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Joke!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK in front but rear rather cramped - for little people only!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not good. One radio stolen, otherwise OK

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Local main dealer not that good but didn"t have to use them much

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems (good after 100,000 miles). Timing belt and ignition replaced.

    Other

    Good workhorse and a reliable little family car

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes