RE: Fiat Panda 100HP: Catch it while you can
Discussion
300bhp/ton said:
Never really understood the fascination with these. Ugly bland looking thing, with nasty steering. Yet people seem to fronicate over having a 100hp (isn't it more like 98hp and 100PS??) in one.
Not saying I hate them, but aren't they rather white goods and uninteresting overall?
It's one of those cars you either get, or don't.Not saying I hate them, but aren't they rather white goods and uninteresting overall?
I very much get them. Looks are subjective of course, but I think they look great...in a look what they managed to do with some black plastic, chunky wheels and a base model Panda, sort of way.
It's not about the power, which is fortunate as it hasn't got much, it's about the enjoyment you can have from driving it at sensible speeds. I absolutely believe that they wouldn't be any better to drive with twice the power.
In terms of it being uninteresting to drive...in my opinion you couldn't be more wrong.
I got more pleasure driving a Panda 100HP than I did in my previous car, a 420BHP rear wheel drive twin turbo straight six.
I sold mine on Friday and miss it greatly. So much so that I've been looking at what is available on the market. It turns out that there isn't a more sorted car than the one I sold for similar money available...damn!
I agree with Finn.
When i first saw the Grey version on launch in 2007 (Evo magazine helped here too) i knew i had to have one! And i eventually did.
I have to admit that the ride did get the better of me in the end (after a year) But then again....the way the car could take corners...it was amazing.
Miss it a lot.
When i first saw the Grey version on launch in 2007 (Evo magazine helped here too) i knew i had to have one! And i eventually did.
I have to admit that the ride did get the better of me in the end (after a year) But then again....the way the car could take corners...it was amazing.
Miss it a lot.
Edited by M1C on Monday 3rd July 16:47
I am looking for one right now, but not as cheap as I had imagined.
Pity they didn't do a 100HP 4x4
Pity they didn't do a 1.4 litre turbo version
And a pity that Fiat UK didn't promote a Fiat Panda Cup. 130 Bhp from 1.2 litres, bonkers! A 1.4 litre version could have been class leading in the BRC
http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/2006/fiat/pa...
Pity they didn't do a 100HP 4x4
Pity they didn't do a 1.4 litre turbo version
And a pity that Fiat UK didn't promote a Fiat Panda Cup. 130 Bhp from 1.2 litres, bonkers! A 1.4 litre version could have been class leading in the BRC
http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/2006/fiat/pa...
andy97 said:
I am looking for one right now, but not as cheap as I had imagined.
Pity they didn't do a 100HP 4x4
Pity they didn't do a 1.4 litre turbo version
And a pity that Fiat UK didn't promote a Fiat Panda Cup. 130 Bhp from 1.2 litres, bonkers! A 1.4 litre version could have been class leading in the BRC
http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/2006/fiat/pa...
Why is it a pity? It doesn't need 4wd or a 1.4 turbo.Pity they didn't do a 100HP 4x4
Pity they didn't do a 1.4 litre turbo version
And a pity that Fiat UK didn't promote a Fiat Panda Cup. 130 Bhp from 1.2 litres, bonkers! A 1.4 litre version could have been class leading in the BRC
http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/2006/fiat/pa...
Great thread... Making my decision a lot easier. One sticking point is suspension (I have a bad back). I'm thinking higher profile tyres, replace the rear bump stops for standard Panda version and Koni shocks. Will this be enough to make the ride bearable? Also what's the ground clearance like over speed humps? My 320d efficient dynamics is constantly scraping its chin/arse on even the mildest speed bump.
paps said:
Great thread... Making my decision a lot easier. One sticking point is suspension (I have a bad back). I'm thinking higher profile tyres, replace the rear bump stops for standard Panda version and Koni shocks. Will this be enough to make the ride bearable? Also what's the ground clearance like over speed humps? My 320d efficient dynamics is constantly scraping its chin/arse on even the mildest speed bump.
You can put 195/50/15 tyres on it, and the Koni SRT.T suspension, which both make a difference but it's never going to be a smooth ride. My bump stops fell off and I never replaced them, wasn't a problem at all. I have a 100 hp Fiat Panda from new, 58 Reg, and with only 28000 on the clock. I bought it after a trip to Italy, and needing a new
car. Hard suspension, but enjoy its space and " perkyness " . Sometimes switch on the sport button !; but then I am 86 !! So I couldn't give this article less than a 10 ? Oh, it is electrosplash grey !
car. Hard suspension, but enjoy its space and " perkyness " . Sometimes switch on the sport button !; but then I am 86 !! So I couldn't give this article less than a 10 ? Oh, it is electrosplash grey !
bodders1 said:
14/1/19 Just bought a mint black one with only 48k miles for £2400. Its brilliant fun and I have an EVO 2 Integrale, 5 GT turbo and a 1.9 205 GTi. Get one they’re great.
Mark , Nottingham
Enjoy! They’re starting to become a much rarer sight nowadays... I did well to sell mine at their lowest value point!Mark , Nottingham
bodders1 said:
14/1/19 Just bought a mint black one with only 48k miles for £2400. Its brilliant fun and I have an EVO 2 Integrale, 5 GT turbo and a 1.9 205 GTi. Get one they’re great.
Mark , Nottingham
sounds like a good buy given the mileage. colour is important on these. wouldnt say no to a dark grey one.Mark , Nottingham
wonder how many fiat sold in the UK and what the parts supply chain is like ?
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