Fiat Panda 1.2 Easy 5d (2013/13) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm tight.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Awww........ isn't it nice and cute.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, after I have written to Fiat designers and given them a piece of my mind.

What are you likely to buy next?

I will stick with this for the next three years thanks.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,500

When did you buy the car?

August 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think so if you take into consideration I was given double what I expected for my used Picanto.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Urgent need of available car at an affordable price and with modern looks.

What was the dealer like?

Nothing out of the ordinary. Just like going to Subway for a sandwich, you choose your car, you decide if you want any extras and you pay your money and you drive away.

What's it like to drive?

Too much dashboard reflection in windscreen is a nuisance and the speedometer is just plain ridiculous and difficult to read. I had the dash covered in matt vinyl cloth; the canvas type that you see on soft top mini cooper. This now feels visually comfortable and you would think that the windscreen was missing, its that much better. I have placed bright tiny stickers at 30 40 and 50 mph sections of the speedometer to make sure I am not speeding or going too slow.

What's it like to park?

Parking is sensational.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Runs just fine and feels very new.

What's most practical about your car?

The turning circle is as good as a bicycle.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air conditioning, five seatbelt warning lights, auto door locking and the radio is very impressive when set to acoustics of choice with loudness on-brilliant.