ClichéGuevara
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Aye, you can't compare or make generalisations on such a broad range. I mean, Gerald would have made a poor newsreader, and Anna would have struggled in American politics,
Fiat Panda
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Aye, you can't compare or make generalisations on such a broad range. I mean, Gerald would have made a poor newsreader, and Anna would have struggled in American politics,
Gatters
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Thats a great buy, Please explain the -£1000 and -£2500 further ?
EltonFrog
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If I recall correctly, back in the early 80's when the Fiat Panda first came on to the market, they were painted black and white. The were a very basic car and the seats were like a cross between a hammock and a deck chair.
ClichéGuevara
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Ah, I see. I didn't know that's what pandas sat in.
EltonFrog
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s'well known fact, consider yerself learned.
Over The Hill
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Just a thought on this - assuming she is set on a new car and wants one about that size: why a Panda and not a 500?
The 500 costs about a Grand more but will hold its value much more and so repay the extra cost. That said it is a bit smaller as the 500 loses some space due to its styling.
In the same situation I would opt for a Peugeot 108. Mrs OTH has a 2 year old 208 and it is a fantastic car. I think the 108 has the practicality of a Panda and style that is as good as the 500 so is not an either/or choice.
When it gets down to it, cars are all rather good these days. 99% of it is just down to what you like. So if she likes the Panda then better to have that than get something she will not like.
The 500 costs about a Grand more but will hold its value much more and so repay the extra cost. That said it is a bit smaller as the 500 loses some space due to its styling.
In the same situation I would opt for a Peugeot 108. Mrs OTH has a 2 year old 208 and it is a fantastic car. I think the 108 has the practicality of a Panda and style that is as good as the 500 so is not an either/or choice.
When it gets down to it, cars are all rather good these days. 99% of it is just down to what you like. So if she likes the Panda then better to have that than get something she will not like.
gbb
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I read some 500s were seriously underpowered, some folk struggle to pull away on hills etc. Just what I read some time ago....
I had a loan Panda, probably a 2013 model, diesel, fairly pokey, reasonably economical...although not startlingly. Not my kind of car but it didnt seem too shabby at all.
I had a loan Panda, probably a 2013 model, diesel, fairly pokey, reasonably economical...although not startlingly. Not my kind of car but it didnt seem too shabby at all.
Smokin Joe
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Every car you ask for advice about will bring forth tales of unreliability from those who've owned a duffer. But as said, there are very few bad cars about now, any real dogs wouldn't have a life as long as the Panda. A mate is on his second and always buys small Fiats.
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gavroche
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£1000 as contribution towards deposit from Fiat and if you work in education or Council, another £2500 off.
The Fiat 500 is too small.
threebikesmcginty
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You won't need to steer towards a Suzuki, the Fiat will probably career towards one of its own accord.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
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gavroche
Getting old but not past it
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Ok , decision made now. Today we test drove the Fiat Panda, Hyundai I10 and Renault Twingo. The Twingo won hands down so we ordered one and we should have it end of September. I am very pleased with my Captur so should also be with a Twingo for my wife.