Fiat Panda 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I bought it nearly new 15 years ago and it was money well spent.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap parts and uses no petrol. Costliest thing has been rust.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    You have to really drive it, but I like that. Light, so scary in high winds.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Clearly no serious threat to a Ferrari, but it really pulls away. Turns on a sixpence, parks in a matchbox!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Generally good, apart from cold starting. Hitting it and swearing helps.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If your self-esteem depends on your car, get therapy! Drive it to Italy and feel loved. Inverted chic rating high.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine for around town. Touring can be done if you're small and pack light.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Broken into easily countless times (why?) but I live in a high risk area.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Clutch cable snaps easily, but easy to change.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes