Jim Bell Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 16 minutes ago, Shirley Knott said: I have a bit of an obsession growing with these. The Panda Multijet represents a far better spiritual successor to the likes of the 106 1.5D and the Lupo/Arosa SDI than the UP/C1 ever could I think. Agree. You're welcome to a blast to see what you think of them. Shirley Knott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks chap, hopefully at some point the opportunity will arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 21 hours ago, Tickman said: I had a shot of this last Wednesday and was more than a little impressed. Me too, it's everything the Jazz wasn't-poke, character, decent steering. I also noticed something sticking into my bum but I hadn't met @Jim Bell before so I thought it was just him being friendly 320touring, Craig the Princess, Tickman and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Thanks for all the positive comments @dome and @Tickman . Glad you both like it. Because........................ For Sale. 05 Fiat Panda Dynamic 1.3 Multijet turbo diesel. 60,000 miles. 11.6 months MOT. 90% full service history. It's an early one so no DPF. Sits on 4 matching Khumo all weather tyres which roar a bit at road speed. Timing chain boosty lump. 50mpg no matter how you drive it local, more like 57-58mpg on a run. Cost £1.38 or something a month to tax. Think it's £20 for the year. OEM mats from new. Just had: Egr, rear shocks, handbrake cables, CV gaitor, oil and filters service, second key cut. Comes with a full tank of diesel (if you're quick, as it's used every day) and a second set of filters for the next service (was a sale on at ECP). Comes pre-affixed with AS dealer sticker. So what's there not to like? There is an amateur seat repair patch on the driver's seat base. There are some stone chips on the bumper. Very slight crease in rear arch. There is a hesitation on partial throttle which is more than likely a sticky turbo wastegate actuator arm. Discussed all over the internet, just Google 1.3 multijet boost lag. It's been no issue for me and I've just driven around it. It's my dailly and only car, it drove up from Sussex under @Bucketeer and has recently been up to Scotoshite north of the border 300 odd miles round trip under me. I'd drive it to the Arctic circle as is but best to mention it. Location is North East England NE34 postcode. Price is £1000. A bit much for Autoshite, but it's good and they do hold value. No swaps or part exes please. I've already replaced it. loserone, Flat4, Shirley Knott and 10 others 9 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 You're dead to me. skattrd, Craig the Princess, paulplom and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Aston Martin said: You're dead to me. He's spent the last month looking at 4x4 pandas because of you, and @task had a lucky escape this morning from being roped into helping with collecting an MOT less wonder. Give the lad a break, at least until you see what he's got. yes oui si, Aston Martin, Ohdearme and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schonker Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Please tell me what you have bought, your collections are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Haha, I was mildly looking forward to a spot of panda dragging Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 City Mode increases either the volts or amps to the steering box and is inactive above 15 kmh/15 mph, I forget which. The 4x4 with its stupid winter tyres still doesn't require city mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I thought this was great to drive the other week. Can only recommend Jim Bell car sales services. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I would have this in a heartbeat, only problem is i am torino italia, home of the fiat. How can it be cheaper in uk than here ! Is it euro 4 compliant ?. If only i did not have 2 young kids, an ill dog and no time, otherwise i could see a great long weekend collection tour happening. djim and Jim Bell 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 been to prague in a sprinter in less than a couple of days torino facile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: Is it euro 4 compliant ?. If only i did not have 2 young kids, an ill dog and no time, otherwise i could see a great long weekend collection tour happening. 1) Because I dont know, I'll say YES. YES it is. 2) Genuinely cant think of any better reasons to swan off to northern England for a couple of days. paulplom and spartacus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: Is it euro 4 compliant ?. Si. Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet | Company Car Reviews - Fleet News 7 Apr 2005 - ALONGSIDE the 4x4, Fiat has also launched a 1.3-litre Euro IV-compliant 16-valve Multijet turbodiesel in the Panda. Prego. Jim Bell and mercedade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob McGregor Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Change the oil regularly chaps to avoid timing chain issues as the chain is lightweight (it was the smallest twin cam 16 valve diesel in the world and possibly still is) and the tensioner is hydraulic. Also block the tiny drain from the scuttle panel where the water drops onto a wiring loom beneath. I seem to remember something happening with mine (and other cars) where if parked facing uphill (or downhill - one or the other) water could find its way into the airbox and cause a hydraulic lock of the engine if left long enough as care needs to be taken to ensure the airbox lid fits perfectly. If the turbo wastegate seizes (cue EML light on trying to boot it up hills) you can free it/work it by levering it with a pry bar and lubricating it with silicone spray or suchlike. I had one for a couple of years. Once traveled to somewhere near Hastings from Newcastle upon Tyne on about £20 of diesel at a computer indicated 85mpg by keeping up with the trucks in the inside lane when I had all day to do the journey. Loved it but I find the 1.1 Active to be more fun as it’s got an unburstable engine that somehow feels more flexible than the multijet which is rather laggy, and easy to find yourself in the wrong gear. For long journeys a taller 5th or a 6th gear would have been great as economy really suffers with speed. Still, all-round a fab car. GLWS! BorniteIdentity, Jim Bell and Aston Martin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 How long has it been since the last collection thread? Too long? Alright. Let's do another one. Not now though. When the sun comes up. Or a couple of hours before. Aston Martin, Tickman, Broadsword and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Shirley Knott, dome, jumpingjehovahs and 9 others 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 It was a dark, cold, stormy evening in February and the rain drummed sideways against the flat panes of my living room window. Lightening flashed across the obsidian canopy of night, illuminating my computer screen (which was also back-lit, but the battery was getting low so it was quite dim). I blinked at a picture of a car and my lips mouthed a lustful lament. The Moog, Shirley Knott, Broadsword and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 I clicked and clacked at the buttons on the laptop in a familiar rhythm and confirmed in writing a terrible life decision. I bought yet another car. spartacus, loserone, Aston Martin and 11 others 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 The deed done, I tried to look normal so that my better half wouldn't catch wind that I'd just spent all our (and so, my) savings on an old car that I'd never seen, which was located hundreds of miles away. dome, loserone, jumpingjehovahs and 14 others 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 She looked me in my good eye and said. "Why are you making the face you make when you've just bought a stupid old car"? Then she covered her face with her hands. Ohdearme, loserone, Shirley Knott and 12 others 8 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 At least they don't have a reputation for leaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 So tomorrow we head off down the long road again. It's stopped raining now and what lies at the end of the rainbow (if there was one, but there isn't) is truly worth the journey. Though far away, I can almost see it. Aston Martin, The Moog, Ohdearme and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Being a PREPARED BASTARD, I have already made ready ahead of a pre dawn begining. Things for the journey. Shirley Knott, Aston Martin, Skizzer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Not one to rain on parades etc, but have you seen the weather forecast for tomorrow? I haven't checked myself, but I heard something on the wireless earlier about storm something or other. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Ohdearme, flat4alfa, The Moog and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 minute ago, skattrd said: Not one to rain on parades etc, but have you seen the weather forecast for tomorrow? I haven't checked myself, but I heard something on the wireless earlier about storm something or other. I'll put my biggest tampon in, wear two pairs of socks and face the prick head on. There's no going back now. HarmonicCheeseburger, stonedagain, dome and 8 others 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Til the morning then. I need some kip. Theres miles to do tomorrow. Stay tuned. aldo135, skattrd, Ohdearme and 9 others 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 A long distance JB collection? Tickman, spartacus and djim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Collection going live? aldo135 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now