Will370z Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Popped over to the new fiat garage in hereford to test drive the new fiat panda. New one looks quite funky and very economical and i always remember how andy raved about his red one. Have to say i was very impressed. Good quality and a great price. They only had the 1.2 on demo and it was good but had no guts. Gear change felt great and steering was very crisp. we then took out a fiat 500 twin air. Inital impressions were not good. When he started up it sounded like a lawn mower with each of the two cylinders hitting the bonnet. However when you get in and drive. Oh boy. It makes an amazing little noise, just like those original fiat 500's. I was immediately smiling, and its so pokey, its got some punch. I absolutely loved it. And it does 60-69mpg. what a car. Currently looking for a shed but Nearly put my name down for the panda with that engine. Ummmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Oh no.....tarts car with out taste IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Ours is the 4x4 Will, the worlds cutest off road shredder We would certainly consider the new one if you can get the twinair in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee22 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Have they sorted out the issues with the mpg yet? From what I heard the early ones were getting nowhere near the stated figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds2000 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 ^ 100%, I was reading nearer to 35mpg with conservative driving..... I'll keep my extra 4 cylinders and 5mpg less I do love them though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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