I run a gas guzzler and decided I should look at buying a small cheapish car for everyday use. I noticed that Fiat were doing a PCP deal on the 1.2 Pop model for £119 down and £119 a months on low rate interest. Basically the cost of four delivered Indian meals a month which I have to give up anyway due to my ticker.
On reading reviews, What Car were not very complimentary but decided to go and have a look and drive. We did buy a Fiat 500 a few years back for our girls to share and to be honest I was not impressed, poor steering feel, bouncy ride, poor rear access and offset pedals. I was therefore expecting an equally unimpressive experience from the Panda especially as it is much cheaper than the 500.
I tend to gauge cars on the basis of just how quickly I feel at home in The car followed by the usual considerations such as handling, performance and comfort. This is not just getting used to a car but a bit like when you are buying a house, it just feels right or not.
Well, given how basic the Panda is, it was a lovely thing to drive, comfortable, handles well, good visability, smooth gear change and it has quirky but charming looks. Performance is not stunning but it is only 69 bhp but does like to rev.
I have ordered one although gone for a higher spec to get more toys. Bright red as my girls hate red cars.
On reading reviews, What Car were not very complimentary but decided to go and have a look and drive. We did buy a Fiat 500 a few years back for our girls to share and to be honest I was not impressed, poor steering feel, bouncy ride, poor rear access and offset pedals. I was therefore expecting an equally unimpressive experience from the Panda especially as it is much cheaper than the 500.
I tend to gauge cars on the basis of just how quickly I feel at home in The car followed by the usual considerations such as handling, performance and comfort. This is not just getting used to a car but a bit like when you are buying a house, it just feels right or not.
Well, given how basic the Panda is, it was a lovely thing to drive, comfortable, handles well, good visability, smooth gear change and it has quirky but charming looks. Performance is not stunning but it is only 69 bhp but does like to rev.
I have ordered one although gone for a higher spec to get more toys. Bright red as my girls hate red cars.