HENthusiastic Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hello there chickeneeers. I just wondered if anybody has a panda 4x4. I'm thinking about getting one. My current car, I love, but it just isn't suited to my life style! I need something a bit more rugged . Ive read the reports and it sounds great except for being SLOW! Just how slow is it? I'm not a speed monster, but I dont want to be chuuging around in a snail mobile. Also, does anybody know how big the boot is? I would need to get a saddle in it. I know you can put the seats down, but Id need a saddle to sit in it whilst at work etc, so it would need to be out of sight. It also prides itself on being the most environmentally friendly 4x4 which is a plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm not one to really understand cars, but isn't it an oxymoron?! I thought Pandas were little put-put lady town cars. And 4x4s were big burly boy cars. Is it one of those town 4x4s or can you go Full Mud Field in it with the right tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Get a Berlingo HEN - very rugged and reliable, enormous boot and driveable in any weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We have a couple of Pandas. Unless the 4x4 is significantly bigger, I doubt you'd get a saddle in the boot. It is about 2' wide. Nice little cars for pootling about in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 lots here http://213.225.133.206/allaboutcars/cartestreports/2005013.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 My friend had a Panda, lovely nippy car, but she had to get rid when she had a baby and couldn't fit the pram in the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We have a new berlingo & my hubby got stuck last week on our work car park! So no it isn't good in snow & ice. It does not grip. We used to have the old type berlingo which was a bit better. We also have a nissan x trail - superb in snow - but then its a monsterous 4x4. I'd love a panda 4x4 too. They are not lady put puts. If James May can have one - well they must be good! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 They most certainly are NOT little old lady cars - I adore Marge,my bright turquoise Panda. She is not a 4×4,but she is nippy.......nippy enough to satisfy my speed freak hubby! She has been fantastic on the snow & ice,has great heaters & a boot big enough for a bale of Aubiose plus a bag of pellets. The back all collapses down too,so an Eglu & run can fit in. The leggy teen daughters have heaps of space in the back. We will get the 4×4 next time,but will get a bigger engine & definitely the glass roof we have now,which is Fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We test drove a Panda 4x4 on behalf of a friend and were really impressed by it. I didn't think it was slow (but my everyday wheels is my beloved Land Rover pick up!!) My brother is a car trader and he rates them very highly, if that helps?! They are a bit more thirsty than standard Pandas, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I remember you getting that car Sarah Glad you're still happy with it. Some of the smaller cars are good in the snow - and old Fiesta I had managed 6 years of travel to Oxford every week day, through all sorts of weather and was great in slippy conditions. My Peugeot 106 wasn't so grippy; the back end tended to slip out a bit. The Berlingo is fantastic in the snow (this one and the last one) and does rough terrain well too. The Boy's brother is a bodywork specialist and I value his opinion on cars, will ask him what he thinks of the 4x4 Panda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We have a new berlingo & my hubby got stuck last week on our work car park! So no it isn't good in snow & ice. It does not grip. We used to have the old type berlingo which was a bit better.We also have a nissan x trail - superb in snow - but then its a monsterous 4x4. I'd love a panda 4x4 too. They are not lady put puts. If James May can have one - well they must be good! Emma.x Hijacking this thread slightly We are thinking of getting a Nissan X-trail, what do you think of it? I currently have a Toyota RAV4 and get about 39-41 mpg in it doing a mix of town and A-road driving. I would like to get similar mpg but we need a bit bigger car to pull our new caravan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 They most certainly are NOT little old lady cars - I adore Marge,my bright turquoise Panda. Lady on its own, not little old lady. Girl-friendly. Which sort of proves the James May point! (Even though he's a guilty shame crush of mine ) Marge. Good name! I used to want one when I was little purely because it was called a panda. Although I am disappointed they don't come in black and white as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I really fancy a purple one with a sun roof BUT at 12K+ I wonder how much I could get for my little peugeot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexsamp Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 My dad has a fiat panda 4x4. In the snow at the moment it really helps us up slippy roads. Their top speed is about 96mph and their 0-60 is 18 seconds. They are a great little nippy car but the ride is a bit hard. The boot is quite small but if you put things the right way, it should fit in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HennyPenny Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm very interested by this thread, after having been stuck in our house for days due to living up an impossible hill in ridiculous snow. Found this when I googled Fiat Panda 4X4 and now I want one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 That is a cute little video. What's the mpg? Do they do a panda print one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I am on my 3rd Panda. When I passed my test back in the early 80's I bought my first Panda and at that time I am sure they did a panda print one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi guys. Thanks very much for all the input. The Berlingo is just too BIG for my liking. Thanks for the links and stuff, they were very helpful. I think I'm sold on it, apart from the issue of boot size. I just need to get to see one in the flesh/metal. When we went to test drive OH's new car we actually took the saddle with us and asked if we could just check that if fits . What I really want is: Small car. Big boot. 4x4. Cheap to run! Think that exists???? Oh yes and in deep purple if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The boot is fine on the Panda - I have never had an issue with it. All my weekly shop fits, or a bale of aubiose,with room to spare. We have a top box for if we are going away for 2 weeks & are taking a lot of luggage, but for a week,with the 4 of us it's fine (2 teen daughters don't travel light! ) I truly couldn't recommend it enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wow thanks cinnanmon. That sounds great then. Oh I'm eggcited. I want to test drive one NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Claret? Whats all this about a berlingo anyway? Whats happened to the green van thingy you used to swear by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Cinnamon you're WELL naughty! You do realise you're spearheading a new car want fest on here don't you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Moi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Well I want one and Id never thought of it before Cinamon mentioned it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Alas the diesel 4x4 doesn't come in purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
