Fiat Panda (2004 - 2011) 1.1 Active ECO 5d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Probably this is not a high status car, but my usual mode of transport for anything less than 5 miles is a bicycle, so i am used to being treated like vermin on the roads.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My brother said that's nice, it's not a banger.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Well, I dont think Im fussy in my requirements, and I dont need a car to project my ego. This one ticks all the right boxes for me.
What are you likely to buy next?
I'll be running this one into the ground and it has plenty of years left. By the time it's clapped out, I will no doubt taking lifts in the google driverless car.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,450
When did you buy the car?
November 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looking for a good cheap car of adequate specification for my needs.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Perfect
What's it like to park?
More than perfect. There is a 'city' option for making the steering even lighter in a tight space. With this switched on, just blowing on the steering wheel is almost enough.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing gone wrong so far. There is one bad thing, but it's the way the car is designed - or rather NOT designed to have a 12v socket. This is a serious drawback in my view (albeit one that can apparently be cheaply overcome). A 12v socket for gadgets is an essential feature, dont understand why the car doesnt have one.
What's most practical about your car?
Easy to manoeuvre, good visibility, excellent mpg, eco credentials, very low tax.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The blaupunkt radio/cd is superb.
