Fiat Panda 100hp (again)

[S100HP]

Squadrone Rosso said:

Significant love for these & small FIATs in general

Some people get them, some don’t.

Off topic, but are you the same Squadrone Rosso from Alfaowner? I was on there when I had my GTA and recognise the name. Didn't you have a GTA too?

[Squadrone Rosso]

S100HP said:

Off topic, but are you the same Squadrone Rosso from Alfaowner? I was on there when I had my GTA and recognise the name. Didn't you have a GTA too?

I am. I had the V6 Q4 Brera & my wife had the V6 GT

Both V6s long gone but still got my S4 Spider.

[Challo]

S100HP said:

rossmc88 said:

This is what you need:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-FIAT-PANDA-...

I bought this exact one from that seller and arrived in a couple of days. Its £150 for one from Fiat

Took an hour to fit it, pretty easy

I had the same symptoms, clutch is like new now

Oh and I got a slave from euro car parts for £20 and fitted that at the same time for peace of mind

Ah, wish I'd seen this before. I ordered from a German company in the end, £40 but its taken over a week to get here (its not here yet). Better than the £240 Fiat quoted tho. Also ordered the slave for the same reason as you.

Challo said:

OP how you finding the car in relation to practicality, as really toying with the idea of getting one as my next car.

Loved the R53 i had, but always struggled with the tiny boot, and pain to get in and out of. These seems better designed for more interior space and you sit a little higher.

The only concern I have is next year we are trying for kids and while my missus company car would be used for all main transport duties this would to still fit a rear facing baby seat.

Its working well, because its mostly just me in the car. I sometimes have one kid, occasionally both of them. Can't really fit the wife in at the same time, unless she drives, but we've only done that once. Boot is pretty small, but its a usable space. Its van like. Loads of space inside. We still have one kid in a rear facing seat and he goes in the front with the airbag off. Doesn't work as the main family car, but as a runabout with kids its fine, as long as you don't have a massive pushchair.

Thanks OP. Most of the time it will just be me and the kid, so seems like a perfect fit.

[InitialDave]

A mate linked me to this earlier:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-PANDA-1-4-TURBO-20...

[S100HP]

Little to report..Panda had MOT and service at the end of last week, so it's good for another year. Am considering selling if anyone is interested?

f1nn said:

It's been a week since I gave up the keys to this car and I have genuinely missed it.

I'd definitely have another.

Did you get my PM?

[f1nn]

No, I didn't?

Damn, I've just bought it's replacement...if It had been two weeks earlier I'd have had it back.

[Challo]

Trying to shift my E46 at the moment otherwise I might have been interested.

[S100HP]

f1nn said:

No, I didn't?

Damn, I've just bought it's replacement...if It had been two weeks earlier I'd have had it back.

Shame

[Kitchski]

Swap for an ex-taxi Peugeot 407SW HDI and half a bottle of Pepsi?

[S100HP]

I forgot how much "fun" it is selling a car. its only on Gumtree at the moment, and I've just received the following message

[Usget]

I often wonder what would happen if you said "yeah, alright" to one of these crazy lowball offers. I wonder if they're just dreamers, or enjoy wasting people's time, or what...

[f1nn]

Unfortunately Imhad all kinds of idiots contact me when I was selling this, you were about the only sensible person!

I do wish I had space for this.

[S100HP]

f1nn said:

Unfortunately Imhad all kinds of idiots contact me when I was selling this, you were about the only sensible person!

I do wish I had space for this.

I'm not in a huge rush and I'd like to see it go to a good home. How long do you need?

[nottyash]

I fancy one of these as a runabout.
Prices are all over the place, and theres never any for sale anywhere near me

[tanneman]

Passed this on to my neighbour who is looking for another Panda. Can't guarantee anything. He may just buy a new one.

This one I guess: https://www.gumtree.com/p/fiat/fiat-panda-100hp-lo...

[S100HP]

The little panda left yesterday. Sad to see it go really. Hope it treats the new owner well.

[snowen250]

Well it got me and the GF to Brighton ok over the weekend!

The thermostat is sticking, so its going in for that, but otherwise all fine! It is very different to anything i'm used too, the steering feel especially. But its economical, small, good looking, small and grippy.

and she likes it. my friends think its hilarious. So it will be staying i'm sure!

[S100HP]

snowen250 said:

Well it got me and the GF to Brighton ok over the weekend!

The thermostat is sticking, so its going in for that, but otherwise all fine! It is very different to anything i'm used too, the steering feel especially. But its economical, small, good looking, small and grippy.

and she likes it. my friends think its hilarious. So it will be staying i'm sure!

Glad to hear its okay. I originally thought it was sticking too but it does get up to temp, it sits about 70 mostly, but up to 90 when in traffic. Why do you believe its sticking?

[snowen250]

I'm not 100% that it is, but the temp gauge seems to really wander and fiat forum posts suggest it should sit at a constant mid point. So my man will take a look and let me know. It carried a Load of flowers for the first time today, so it's adapting well!

And everytime I look at it, I like the colour even more.

[shakotan]

snowen250 said:

I'm not 100% that it is, but the temp gauge seems to really wander and fiat forum posts suggest it should sit at a constant mid point. So my man will take a look and let me know. It carried a Load of flowers for the first time today, so it's adapting well!

And everytime I look at it, I like the colour even more.

Mine consistently sits just under the halfway marker when warm, regardless of conditions.