Fiat Panda 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought a car for £400 with 30,000 miles on the clock.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Little more than the bus without being late for everything!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It is easy to scare passengers for a laugh!

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good for a one litre. Will beat small diesels, but has bodyroll.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It is a fine art to get it to start in the cold.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Don't try to kid yourself, you will feel sorry for it like for a bullied child!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good for space. Dr Who's 'Tardis'.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No one will drive it away. Pretend to steal it; it will feel wanted.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Exhaust replacement. Much needed instalment of zebra skin seat covers!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No