I drove one of these around ireland a few years ago when the ex and i hired it for five days. She hated it because it wasn't the ford fester she expected (she didn't drive, she just didn't like the car for no real reason that i could ever actually discern). It was fine to drive but her constant complaining spoiled things and i'm now tempted to buy one just to spite her memory....
@martinda7446
3 жыл бұрын
😸😸😸😸 (edit: that deserved 4 cats!)
@martinda7446
3 жыл бұрын
I bought an RX8 because my ex liked and wanted one...
@kevinwhelan8126
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe you’re not still together lol!
@stewartellinson8846
2 жыл бұрын
@@annakurzawa555 Six years gone, water through my hands.....
@annakurzawa555
2 жыл бұрын
@@stewartellinson8846 water through hands- don't understand this exactly, but I think you regret it. As for panda, today I drove 200000 km to see one,I wanted to buy it. I sat inside, even in the new model and got dissapointed. This seems to be so heavy, I mean the cokpit. I thought id loved this car but I didnt.
@Redfleminem
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned many cars from Polo’s to focus and Astra…but the car I loved the most and miss the most is my 2008 Fiat Panda 1.2. That car was so much fun, reliable and very nippy. Had it for almost 11 years until someone rear ended it and wrote it off. I was devastated.
@mattylamb9194
3 жыл бұрын
So many people say about this about these Pandas. Slow in theory, but an absolute hoot to drive, and a hark back to the older, (better?) days
@petearundel166
3 жыл бұрын
@@mattylamb9194 My wife had one from 2004 to 2021 and I drove it whenever I could. Great fun, reliable and zero rust! Who would have expected that from a 17 year old Fiat?
@BrankoMomcilovic-bk8nx
Ай бұрын
Prevod
@nowukkas2472
3 жыл бұрын
They certainly didn’t waste any paint under the bonnet!
@chrisdowns1987
3 жыл бұрын
True, also note the wiring harness 'tassels' where the electrical tape is peeling off! 😂
@kaitlyn__L
3 жыл бұрын
It’s for weight savings ;)
@spicey_art
3 жыл бұрын
They only started doing that after 2007 😉 earlier ones were painted properly under the bonnet
@johnvanstone5336
3 жыл бұрын
What a great video, great camera work from Miss Hubnut, she is definitely an asset🇬🇧🤘☀️
@Simon-ui6db
3 жыл бұрын
Love them engines. Great that the belt snaps and its just a new belt and away you go.
@frothe42
3 жыл бұрын
Much better than most. If the timing belt goes, go to the scrapyard for a replacement engine!
@graemew7001
3 жыл бұрын
They are on 1.1 and earlier 1.2, 60bhp but the 1.2, 69bhp is an interference engine. I'm glad I found that out beforehand and replaced the belt and pump on my 69bhp 2011 one when I bought it. Maybe Fiat did something to the head to get the extra 9bhp, I don't know 🤷♂️
@suzukiwagonrgeorge907
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve just bought one and i like it, 1.2 Dynamic Auto in bright yellow 🤣
@heitorbernardes7977
3 жыл бұрын
1:36 the same old good sohc fire is still being produced around the globe! In Brazil they still make the 1.0 and 1.4
@wheelsofrubber
3 жыл бұрын
You are certainly keeping busy! Love it :)
@pauljenkins2501
3 жыл бұрын
My daughter had one of these for about 5 years, and I got to drive it a few times. Great little car!
@moschops2002
3 жыл бұрын
Great to see a car of this age on the channel. Can see cars from 00-09 disappearing almost utterly, as they're binned off, much like 80s cars were. If you're ever in Yorkshire, I have an 07 Mazda 6 you can play with, and if you're very lucky, maybe a modded Minor.
@nj-ie2wz
3 жыл бұрын
Currently driving a 2010 1.1 active eco. Love the little thing.
@johnthresher259
3 жыл бұрын
Hired one of these while on holiday on the Greek island of Kos a few years ago (who remembers holidays abroad?). Very nice little car.
@laserjim
3 жыл бұрын
Got one on the drive now. So many parts I remember from my mk2 Punto of nearly 10 years before. It's a joyous little machine, fun cornering at low speeds makes other cars feel boring in comparison.
@moumouzel
3 жыл бұрын
Love this car, so practical, so easy to use, does everything well.
@daniellee9015
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Ian 👍 I had one when I lived in Spain absaloutly loved it
@tallblokesam
3 жыл бұрын
The sticker on the underside of the bonnet helpfully states "Engine oil: We recommend you use oil". Always made me chuckle..
@munkyman77
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 3rd Gen Panda with the 1.2 FIRE engine. Still a SHO cam. It's not powerful, it's not fast but it's delightful, cheery, comfy and nice to drive.
@brianiswrong
3 жыл бұрын
I have to say Miss hubnut (Carly?) Does an excellent job of filming and keeping you and what your talking about in the frame at all times 👍
@fatwalletboy2
3 жыл бұрын
Well made.mines 11 years old. No rust at all even underneath looks factory fresh still.....brilliant cars.
@WrenchingWench
3 жыл бұрын
I had a 2004 1.2 Dynamic as my first car. My plan was to just keep it for a year and then get something else, but I ended up keeping it for four years. I absolutely loved it, but I can confirm the 1.2 isn't that much more powerful, and it certainly struggled in the hilly area I lived in, which was ultimately why I got rid of it. Those FIRE engines can take a beating though, and they really love to be wound up! It takes a while to get them there, but once they're revving high, they're great fun.
@Hell-Hound1
3 жыл бұрын
My Mrs. is a big fan of the Panda, having owned a 100HP for 7 years. She then replaced it with a TA 4x4, which she still has today. You're right about the suspension on the 100HP, much too stiff and ruined the car imo. although it had the best brakes of any car that I've ever driven. Vented discs all round. The TA with 85bhp is almost as quick, with a much more subtle ride. The TA engine is an absolute hoot to drive and the 4x4 only adds to the overall enjoyment of the little Panda. You're welcome to test the TA 4x4 out anytime you're up north, just down the road from Citwins.
@chrisrogers2848
3 жыл бұрын
Seeing the Middleton Garage sticker in the back, the car started it’s life near me! Middleton Fiat is only about 5 minutes away from me. Car is a long way from home if it’s near you in Wales!
@HubNut
3 жыл бұрын
Lives in Sussex but is currently just a few metres away from me. 😉
@MrButtonpresser
3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving these interviews with the inclusion of a camera operator. Well done Miss Hubbut (I presume)
@DavidColex
3 жыл бұрын
The 1.3 multijet with a good remapping makes it quite brisk!
@farmoboy83
3 жыл бұрын
Yes but the front end is heavier and in a car with already a bad understeer it becomes even worse. But I agree, the 1.3 diesel engine makes this little panda very fast on traffic and a lot easier to drive uphill
@DavidColex
3 жыл бұрын
@@farmoboy83 There is a video of a 1.3 multijet Panda on the Nurburging, it doesnt seem too bad in corners! Actually, it overtakes just about anything xD
@markcherriman6136
3 жыл бұрын
Shoreham beach looking good in the sun . My mum and dad lived there when first married .
@DavidColex
3 жыл бұрын
You should try a mk2 Ypsilon, preferably the 1.4 with leather and sunroof, it has the same italian fun factor as the Panda, but in a grown up deluxe package.
@OXOtwo
2 жыл бұрын
The times in my life where money has been tight I have run a Fiat Panda. I have loved them and miss the economy and ease of driving they offer.
@jsa274
3 жыл бұрын
I do have a grudging respect for some small unassuming cars like this Fiat despite their drawbacks such as low power. We had a VW Fox 1.4 for five years, that was very good around town and car parks due to its rapid steering. It never failed us apart from a ropey bootlid lock which was a common issue and could be worked around.
@XxmatixX6videosdiariosdenadav
3 жыл бұрын
The Brazilian Volkswagens like the fox, or gol are incredibly good cars for the price. I have a 2006 NA diesel wagon gol and it's really good. 270.000km now
@heitorbernardes7977
3 жыл бұрын
The major flaw with the fox was safety. Only 2 airbags and the seat folding mechanism would cut off your finger...
@heitorbernardes7977
3 жыл бұрын
Apart from that, i know some people that owned 4 of them... Good cars for around town, that's 4sure
@scalecrawlnl
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent filming with great 'tempo' in the shots, good pointers (visibility). I hope a Climbing or Cross version comes your way to review in rural Wales. And perhaps for the next road test episode, include build year of the car as an extra KZitem search option. Thank you very much Team HubNut👊😎
@andyarmstrong1493
3 жыл бұрын
You make all the cars you look at seem better, thanks.
@dansmith6909
3 жыл бұрын
I call the Ford Ka "Ka" like the first half of the word "cack". I point out the "cack" when i discuss them. I owned one, a 1998. It was scrapped due to serious rust problems in 2005 with 78,000 miles. I live about as far as it is possible to live from the coast in england. This was after snapping both front suspension springs three times in its life, having electrical faults on the lighting, and springing a leak on the PAS. It was still on its original clutch though and the SEFI engine was as sweet as the day it was new. Last ford this former ford man has ever, will ever buy.
@Sandynut01
3 жыл бұрын
Bought a new panda back in 1986 drove from Leigh Lancs to Herne Bay without a radio(standard panda didn't come with a radio) although i was bored to tears enjoyed every minute
@bombakdik
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how those cheap vents are also to be found on Ferraris starting already in the 70ies. I very much dislike the interior but it must be a nice city cruiser, a bit higher up than all the rest, and quite some space as well. If I have seen correctly, there is a button on the center console that can activate the power steering to be even lighter than it already is. Some modern small Opels have that possibility too. It becomes almost dangerous in such a way that you can almost turn the steering wheel with one finger. Nice review!
@cambs0181
3 жыл бұрын
E5 petrol is being replaced by E10. I think this could effect Hub Nuts quite a bit. Would love to see a video on this, viewing your views.
@admiralalcatraz6080
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't mind the Panda to much to drive, but I'm 6ft 7 and the B pillar is where my shoulder should be.
@whitemoor66
3 жыл бұрын
Great little cars especially as urban runabouts. Their simplicity is and will be a huge plus. Great styling too.
@CaptHollister
3 жыл бұрын
I love this car, though perhaps not this particular version. When Fiat re-entered the Canadian market with the new 500 there was a lot of talk and newspaper articles stating that they would soon bring in the Panda, too. I was salivating at the possibility of getting a Panda 4x4 as our 2nd car and my daily driver. Sadly, they never did import it.
@426baron
3 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine has one.Very nice and practical with a lovely engine. Nippy and funny around town, like any Italian city car. The dogs love it too, and still haven't chewed it through.
@babbo1218
3 жыл бұрын
My first car was a panda 100hp. Had a 1.4 16v and was absolutely wicked. Miss it
@d2factotum
3 жыл бұрын
I owned a 2012 Mk4 (so an early example of the next generation after this car) for a couple of years. 69bhp 1.2, it was only doing 3000rpm at 70mph in 5th. I personally prefer the styling of that one--them taking the theme of the "square with rounded corners" and running with it, to the extent that the gear knob was that shape rather than round, appealed to me, and I never did like that sharp downcurve on the back door window of this generation. I did find it to be woefully gutless above about 4000rpm, though, which seemed to me to be a very non-Italian engine feel!
@sameyers2670
3 жыл бұрын
I like this shape of Panda, we had a 1.2 Eleganza auto, a hoot to drive. Ours was light yellow. Will one of these join the Hubnut fleet in future?
@carlarrowsmith
3 жыл бұрын
Great little cars, in 2005 I spent a while in Guernsey (they love a small narrow car there) and these were all over the place. I'd much prefer to see these on the roads than the masses of of huge SUVs that people don't seem to be able to handle.
@winandd8649
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Gen2 Mk3 Panda, the 1.2 with 69hp as a second car. Very practical little car, but i regret buying the 69hp version. It's the only fire engine that will be damaged when your timing belt snaps and it is drive-by-wire, which makes DIY maintenance difficult (f.e. can't even clean out the throttle body without disturbing the stepper motor) and the software is optimized for fuel economy, so it reacts terrible slow to putting your right foot down; Computer says "No.. don't kick it down!, i will give a gradual command to the engine because that's better for the environment") Wish i had a 60hp variant with a trottle cable 😄
@xydexter
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 4x4 Climbing Multijet. It's really slow and gutless, but it goes really well offroad with excellent fuel economy.
@cornovii3012
2 жыл бұрын
This car was never designed to be a 1.4 100HP, it was designed to be what it is, a group 1 insurance and £30 a year tax type car from its roots on the fiat 500 that virtually runs on fumes. You have to own one to appreciate just that, i got my 59 plate one last week and it does exactly what it says on the tin but is actually is not a bad little car. Zero regrets.
@mattw8332
3 жыл бұрын
I did consider one of these when I was car hunting in Sept 2010. Bought something else with an engine nearly twice as big instead and was a greater liability.
@davidmccready6471
3 жыл бұрын
I had a 2007 1.2 limited edition 360 in black with smart blue seats and A/C traded it in with 130k on it and it still went well although the remote key had given up the ghost. Great little car but I needed a bigger car at the time.
@superbelly427
2 жыл бұрын
Geniunely my dream car
@stevekenilworth
3 жыл бұрын
my 1.2 i20, those mpg drop a whole bunch when traveling through wales and sure is a lot more work up down the gears compared to my old ford 1.4tdci. i can get through most of a tank day drive through wales doing just under 300 miles , my old diesel could get so many more miles but both same tax bracket even tho one drinks a lot more fuel. mad times we live in
@beachamgroup2482
3 жыл бұрын
Always fancied the 4 x4.
@nico.c97
3 жыл бұрын
We got some sort of a Panda look-alike here when Fiat re-re-RE-restyled the Uno, but its nowhere near Panda levels.
@stephenswift9868
3 жыл бұрын
I like these, especially the 4X4. Kind of cute and utilitarian at the same time.
@philtowle4683
3 жыл бұрын
Problem is 4x4 is three times the price of a 2wd one.
@stephenswift9868
3 жыл бұрын
Your right and they and the petrol mileage is supposed to be worse too. I just like the look of them. I would be happy with just a 1.2 ‘normal’ Panda.
@philtowle4683
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephenswift9868 just bought a 4x4 for my daughter to learn to drive in and the prices are nearly as bad as buying a jimny. Got one for £1400 with low miles but interior was rough as had been left standing with a window part open. I suppose for young drivers there aren't many small engined 4x4 alternatives and it inflates prices.
@stephenswift9868
3 жыл бұрын
The Jimny is a cute thing as well but probably too 4WD for day to day driving. I think you made the right choice on getting the Panda.
@paulrobinson3528
3 жыл бұрын
I worked for a Fiat dealers in 1989 and the Fire engine was out then. This must be Fiats equivilant of the Austins "A" series lol
@webspaghetti
3 жыл бұрын
I had an Uno 1.1ie Mk 2 with this same FIRE engine. I never found it particularly slow but it was possibly a lot lighter than a Panda and less de-tuned. Btw the DOHC version is known as the SUPER FIRE engine but you probably knew that.
@ferrumignis
3 жыл бұрын
The Panda has a little more power and a little more weight, giving a very similar power/weight ratio. The 0-60 for the Uno is listed of 16.1 seconds (15 for the Panda) which is pretty lethargic by today's standards.
@webspaghetti
3 жыл бұрын
@@ferrumignis that figure sounds wrong for the Uno, at least the one I owned anyway. The Uno I had was closer to 60hp hence why in some markets it was called the Uno 60. If I remember correctly the 0-60 was around 13 sec which yes is still very slow by modern car standards.
@lloydtucker
3 жыл бұрын
Very under powered here in Johannesburg South Africa at Altitude. The fire engine is based on the Fiat 128 and I believe debuted in the Uno/Panda in 1985. What makes the charade different is it's gearing, very low in 1st all the way up combined with the vvti
@cian87
3 жыл бұрын
Even on models where the boot lock is covered by the keyfob, the microswitch in the handle usually fails (or something corrodes and pushes it out of the way) and you're back to using the key.
@doctoremil2678
Жыл бұрын
I have one with the same engine. It can keep up with motorway traffic, but DO NOT upshift at low revs, you'll get nowhere like that.
@andrewseamaster
3 жыл бұрын
what a belter! The 1.2 is the best one without a doubt. Sad, much like the older ones they are expensive and usually have detritus of les enfant leftover!!! or >60 skin
@brianiswrong
3 жыл бұрын
I bet the owner doesn't forget they have left the rear wiper on when the rain stops. 😀
@benholroyd5221
3 жыл бұрын
You don't have to use the key, at least not on my eleganza model. One issue with them is the microswitch in the plastic number plate light housing likes to corrode and stop working. Agreed about having to drive it like an Italian. Doesn't really suit driving round in 5th all time. I like mine though, and it's certainly practical. Put the seats down and you've basically got a van.
@HubNut
3 жыл бұрын
I think this lesser model does without a switch on the tailgate.
@easybeat
3 жыл бұрын
Having had both, the 1.2 feels quite a bit liverier than the 1.1 given its additional 6 bhp (54 vs. 60) - and probably extra torque. Easy to keep up with traffic on A-roads. The run-out model was 69 bhp. Great town car compared to the bloat-monsters plenty others drive. Prefer the sharp styling of this car to its more blobby successor, but preferred yet more the look of older Mk 3s with the black-trimmed B-pillars.
@m44kts
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the 100HP model, the normal basic ones however, just look a bit tragic if I’m honest.
@georgegeorgakopoulos5956
3 жыл бұрын
There's (more than)a reason this car is almost 20 years in production.Boxy,practical,simple ,great visibility and commanding position,relatively reliable,cheap parts,but most important:Not Overdecorated with these vulgar front lights paired with lame cordon rear lights most cars nowadays have.
@doddsalfa
2 жыл бұрын
I’m Fiat man for live just bring me one they’re lovely to drive.Best build cars in the world
@tedburnard841
3 жыл бұрын
The rear hatch/C pillar is quite reminiscent of the Multipla
@andrewgardner9615
3 жыл бұрын
Best laugh I ever had way driving to the top of The Wayfarer(can bea serious green lane) in N Wales in Panda 4x4(this shape) and being met at the top by loads of raised and chopped LandRovers and Discos who could not believe we'd made it.So narrow inside-2x 16stone chaps nearly sat on one another knees -couldn't stop laughing.
@leonardotaylhardat96
3 жыл бұрын
When you're going to review the dacia duster?
@tonys1636
3 жыл бұрын
From the rear it looks like a smaller Multipla, the recent one not the 50's original (not available in UK). Somehow it lost its charm from the first generation and would not look quite right in Panda paintwork. Designed to be thrown around the tight streets of Italian towns and villages, not for the Autostradas.
@bonkeydollocks1879
2 жыл бұрын
2:01 multi jet came in 70bhp or euro 5 motor has 75 BHP
@spikeyflo
3 жыл бұрын
Not sold for long in Australia but they are a nice design in a world of mediocrity. I wouldn't mind one for around town.
@35dononeill
3 жыл бұрын
The Ford Ka is perfectly named if you live in Dublin. You are in the same position as James May on that you can compare the city rover to the panda. How do they compare?
@michaelcoffey7362
3 жыл бұрын
Cool 😀
@richardmcgowan6383
3 жыл бұрын
The main thing I remember about driving one of these back in the day was how easy It was. Light controls, all-round visibility, comfy enough. A good basic machine, really.
@mattylamb9194
3 жыл бұрын
And they appear to be direct to drive, so you get a sense that what you are doing behind the wheel is having an impact upon what is happening. That is so important to me, and is what makes the Panda so attractive to me, compared to most other modern cars
@zzhughesd
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve a lot time Pandas. They sell badly in the motor trade I’m in. Shame. The car is good. Grown up enough. Hardy. And a little cheeky but not too much. Much overall the better package over the Fiat 500. But not cute so didn’t sell
@stevesrover
3 жыл бұрын
A mate of mine swears by them.
@BETFRED1981
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the trade and just sold one easily with 450 profit 🤷♂️👌
@zzhughesd
3 жыл бұрын
@@BETFRED1981 they’re a nice thing.
@mattylamb9194
3 жыл бұрын
Agree, except I actually think they are quite cute
@carlmarkwyatt
3 жыл бұрын
My grandparents brought one of these new in 2009 as part of the dreaded car scrappage scheme (don't worry it was only a 1100 Fiesta popular with optional rust holes that got axed). I had a Citroen C1 at the time which was much faster and more economical but the little panda always made me smile when driving. The car's still in the family and I definitely have a soft spot for it.
@ImLeuff
3 жыл бұрын
Always loved the Panda styling. This generation not quite as iconic as the original which is a pure LEGO box car but still looks good and cute. Immediately thought about getting one as a cute city beater and then Twingo popped in my head. When are we going to see you in a Twingo mr. HubNut? If anyone has driven this Panda and a Twingo and knows how they compare please let me know.
@antonycharnock2993
3 жыл бұрын
I drove the new Twingo as a courtesy car. Basic spec. Fun to drive as feels like a go cart but needs to be thrashed on the open road. The 3cyl rear engine is very noisy though.
@sequentialtt0415
3 жыл бұрын
The colour matches all those joke Pandas that James May was previously featured in. Hopefully this one doesn't end up with a big construction skip on top of it.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
3 жыл бұрын
I looked at one of these before buying a K12 Micra back in 2004, still a great looking little car, would love to have a shot of one or a 100hp version
@timhancock6626
3 жыл бұрын
@Gareth Fairclough Why ?
@turriffterror3881
3 жыл бұрын
If you can find a 1.3 multijet diesel version your visits to the petrol station are so rare it becomes an event.
@chrisdowns1987
3 жыл бұрын
True but as an ex-Fiat mechanic I still get nightmares about that engine. Truly horrible and made of cheese! Petrols were a much better option (actually bought one!)
@millomweb
3 жыл бұрын
"multijet " - sounds like a fighter plane !
@MarcoCerasoli1994
6 ай бұрын
@@chrisdowns1987my 1.3 95 multijet II never saw a mechanic in 230.000 km Only once or two for removin the fap and change the chain that started to make some tiny noise Only issue i heard were the fap clogging when used for small trip (like 1-2km) as the engine couldnt start regenerating
@Bicyclehub
3 жыл бұрын
You are right, they will be classics in the future. That engine was designed for Italians to rev the nuts off. I like the body design best, so original and nobody else copied it. Big back doors and maximum use of wheelbase with the vertical back. A very clever car.
@millomweb
3 жыл бұрын
Since it's you.....small boot - yeah, but my bike would fit in that - standing up - whereas it won't necessarily fit in 'larger' boots ! #Brompton.
@adarbs6384
3 жыл бұрын
Love that phrase "rev the nuts off"...and it's spot on! I've the 1.2 fire engine in my Grande Punto which is completely underpowered given the weight of the car...the only way to actually get anywhere is to rev the nuts off it 😂 gear change is usually between 4 and 5000 rpm
@millomweb
3 жыл бұрын
@@adarbs6384 It's not uncommon ;)
@adarbs6384
3 жыл бұрын
@@millomweb well I've had Ford's, Renault's, Toyota's where you don't need to rev that high. If that's what you're referring to.
@millomweb
3 жыл бұрын
@@adarbs6384 It all depends on the engine. I once swapped a Diesel Metro for a Diesel Fiesta - the latter was an odd engine it seemed to be a different engine at high revs but the Metro pulled well all through the rev range. My bro's Audi pulls well from 1800 all the way up yet other engines seem to get a second breath 3500-4000 rpm.
@ebutuoyYT
3 жыл бұрын
I had a Fiat Uno 45 Fire as a first car, roomy for a 6ft guy, compared to other small cars, and was utterly reliable. Fiats are best when small and simple, add size and complexity and you're asking for trouble.
@philtowle4683
3 жыл бұрын
Owned a stilo estate, best car I ever bought.
@cornishhh
3 жыл бұрын
IMO small and simple = reliable is true for most cars.
@heitorbernardes7977
3 жыл бұрын
@@cornishhh ask for americans about that lol
@terryatkinson899
3 жыл бұрын
Had the same model uno 45 fire and put 100k miles on it. It lived for about 17 years til the tin worms got it.
@Banom7a
3 жыл бұрын
agreed, their electrical is still shoddy though, but the mechanically i don't think they are any less reliable than its japanese counterpart
@robertbransby
3 жыл бұрын
Love the panda, was pleased to see you reviewing one. 6 minutes online and a thumbs down already. There really are some sad people about.
@frothe42
3 жыл бұрын
I must agree. They must lead pathetic lives! I enjoy this channel as well as several others in the UK 🇬🇧, an interesting mix of vehicles that never made it to the US 🇺🇸!
@eggy1962
3 жыл бұрын
Comes from bad experiences and very bad customer service, i had tipo and a uno previously no issue but the panda 1.1 engine is a joke
@robertbransby
3 жыл бұрын
@@eggy1962 what comes from bad experience? The thumbs down?
@eggy1962
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertbransby panda 1.1 ownership…..what did u think i was referring to?
@robertbransby
3 жыл бұрын
@@eggy1962 it was just my comment was around the thumbs down that people do even though Ians video had only been online for 6 minutes.
@tigerroz123
3 жыл бұрын
My 1st car was a 09 plate panda dynamic multijet diesel. Good for fuel economy. Wish I kept it
@TheRealFLX81
3 жыл бұрын
As a former owner of a 1.2 8V, I can only recommend that car. 69 hp is perfect for this car, it had AC and for city hooning it is pretty much perfect. Tiny, yet amazingly roomy. And even with a lead foot, you can't get them to sip more than 6 liters/100 km. Also, as a former owner, I can assure you the central locking for the boot is broken. It is like that on every one and a replacement costs 160€ because you have to buy the whole assembly. :P
@superbalaur1297
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t need to buy the new assembly as it will go faulty as well! You just have to clean the electrical actuator inside the handle. There are tutorials on Fiat forums showing how to do it. It only takes half an hour’s work and anyone can do it!
@reglard
3 жыл бұрын
I love these cars, small efficient easy to work on great around town. Running around in a little Citreion C1 which I bought for my daughter to learn in. I find I am using it much more than the Honda estate I own as it brings a smile to my face every time I drive it and I love ringing out the maximum of its tiny engine.
@automotivepleasures5960
3 жыл бұрын
I've just purchased a Panda Mk4 2012 1.2 Easy in turquoise blue for my dad who is 76 years young. Very funky looking dash. I was going for a mk3 in yellow but found a bargain that could not be missed. Granted it's a cat N but could not believe the insurers wrote it off. A dent in the rear quarter the size of a hand and minor scratches down the n/s doors and front wing boggles the mind. On the test drive the Panda surprised me how good it was even if the 0-60 is 14.4secs and you put your foot down in 4th @ 30mph and nothing happens. Maybe POWER less is more is the way I should go for my own choice of transport.
@mattylamb9194
3 жыл бұрын
You just need to gear down to get some power. I like that. My MG ZR 160 is pretty sluggish at low revs, (certainly doesn't feel like a hot hatch). But up the revs by changing down a gear or two, and that is where the performance comes from. I like that; it's more entertaining. Panda seems to be like that too, at a lower level
@MillerCorner
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic little cars, genuinely the best car under £500! We love ours 😁
@terryatkinson899
3 жыл бұрын
They are abit dearer than that here in Ireland... but then isn't everything.
@darrenwilson8042
3 жыл бұрын
Great cars FIAT's - I am currently driving a pretty rubbish ( and yep underpowered ) Grande Punto 1.2 - I should get rid but somehow I can't let it go at the moment.....
@andrewentwistle515
3 жыл бұрын
Well I must admit that the 2009 Fiat Panda is an odd but interesting car to be seen on Hubnut. But I know that Ian loves his odd & quirky cars.
@MrGaryRoberton
3 жыл бұрын
The secret to driving low powered cars, as my pal told me, is not letting the RPM lower and drop as you change up.
@Zeem4
3 жыл бұрын
Carrying as much momentum as possible into corners helps a lot, too.
@robenglish416
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely adore the Panda, even more first generation, boxy and totally utilitarian! Johnny Smith met a guy that had a lot of Pandas! Please mr HubNut, try to find first generation Tipo, the one that chief inspector Montalbano drives in the detective story. Really those with digital dashboard!
@joshbrailsford
3 жыл бұрын
The FIRE switched to twin overhead cams in 1997 with the 1242cc '85' (86bhp) version. I have one in my Punto Cabrio. It's excellent. These 54bhp 1.1s were also fitted to the earlier MK1 Punto as their entry-level engine.
@grahamariss2111
3 жыл бұрын
My first encounter with one of these was in Valencia in Spain where I had booked a Fiesta but when I turned up at the airport they could only offer me a Panda with much apologies. I drove the Panda with two days and as you found for all its faults it put a smile on my face. 2 days later I got a call saying they had a Fiesta and I could change it. I made mistake of doing that because whilst in every measurable way the Fiesta was a better car it was lacking in joy. Some 5 years later in 2010 I needed something cheap but new to run and I leased a Panda 100 and loved it almost as much as I loved my 205 GTi 25 years earlier and would go as far to say that the Panda 100 was the last of the genuinely cheap hot hatches.
@Involvod
3 жыл бұрын
When I first road tested one of these I didn't haven much hope for it based on how it looked but I was so surprised, it's one of my favourite cars to drive now
@CauliflowerMcPugg
3 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the 80s an Aunt told us she had bought a Jeep and then she turned up in a Panda! We did laugh.
@SeasideGarage
3 жыл бұрын
The mk1 panda was made all the way undtil 2003.... its amazing... My Panda 4x4 is from 1999 and got the same engine pretty much... 1,1 FIR. :)
@SeasideGarage
3 жыл бұрын
"8 min in...." well... off course you knew... ;)
@Agrajak
3 жыл бұрын
My wife had a diesel one with the roof bars. They looked like carrying handles. Great car though, I loved it! FIRE, Fuel Integrated Robotised Engine. Thank you. Must get a life.
@jamp12008
3 жыл бұрын
My mrs had one for a wee while. We quite liked it. Comfy wee thing.
@mymellow836
3 жыл бұрын
wee wee
@jamp12008
3 жыл бұрын
@@mymellow836 😆
@plym1969
3 жыл бұрын
Was it the car or the wife that was a comfy wee thing?
@jamp12008
3 жыл бұрын
@@plym1969 that’s classified
@graemew7001
3 жыл бұрын
I've got one and I think it's great and as you say comfy. My mate who has a 3 series was shocked by its comfort and said it was more comfy than his car.
@RayovacWorkhorse
3 жыл бұрын
I daily a metallic blue one of these, true poverty spec, didn't even come with a cigarette lighter! Fairly nice to drive, although a lot of roll in the corners (and it's very slow!). Since getting it four years ago I've added a lot of things, new audio system with sub, armster armrest, short shifter, sound deadening and lots of other little bits. Next on the list is some alloys!
@sim6699
3 жыл бұрын
And engine from 1985 is a big plus, no doubt the new electrics could be discarded. Perhaps the Hyundai i10 was a closer rival being cheap, long warranty and all had air conditioning.
@jsa274
3 жыл бұрын
Plenty of engine designs across many manufacturers can trace their roots as far as the 1950s (Ford especially). Nothing wrong with that, it’s clearly proven over all that time.
@hugobloemers4425
3 жыл бұрын
The Fire engine is very reliable. If the Panda MK2 will ever becomes a classic, that will help a lot.
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