Dealer has been stopped by the car perfect and it turned out to be an error of the daytime running lights

Recently again a Fiat Panda in succession, this time a 80 TwinAir turbo lounge with panoramic sunroof. The last was a 65 TwinAir Lounge, which I've had for over 2 years.

Why another Panda?
Previous liked good, see review. Panda looks timeless, relatively spacious, comfortable and good value made it became a Panda again. Also partly because I wanted a heavier and a turbo engine. In the A-segment turbo motors scarce.
The TwinAir Turbo has been compared to the turbo TwinAir free a relief. The turbo engine is very quiet, you almost do not hear that it is a second cylinder. The engine runs fine, no (excessive) vibration as the previous one. The last was a really restless and noisy block. Panda has enough power on board. Overtaking is now a piece of cake.
The Panda also features an eco mode that I use hardly.

The first tank in turn results in 1op17.3, measured at the pump. Not bad with a lot of short trips and try a lot. The onboard computer also gave 1op17,3 to, it seems to be accurate. The former took over 1op19.5 over more than 47000 km. This great result I expect with the turbo engine to pick up, although the turbo engine on paper is more economical than the previous one.

Are there any other differences?
Yes. The chairs seem better to sit and provide more lateral support.
Because these Panda has a panoramic sunroof, the head of rider and passenger are height adjustable poor, only two positions. For great people this is not ideal. Personally, I have this little bother as I do not lean against the support with my head.
The whole car looks quality just a little bit better than the last, no rattles, squeaks or creaks. Panda makes a very solid impression. According to the dealer continuously improved the Panda.
The engine also seems to be more rapidly to temperature than the previous one. Panda sends light but very direct, very finely so. Because Panda is a small car and has a short wheelbase, it is sometimes bouncy. Further, the driving characteristics are fine. Panda is not intended for solid cornering, this is it too comfortable.

Also looked at the competition, this fell off rapidly. These were compared with the Panda, at about the same specifications much more expensive, k 2 is no exception. Only the new Opel Karl came close, they offer great value for a very nice interior. Only Karl does not come with a turbocharged engine, the Panda will I still enjoyable eyes.
Panda I find a very underrated car. The Panda does (almost) no longer participate in comparison tests. pity.

The valuations for now based on the first few kilometers, and that I already know the Panda. Reliability for now put 3 stars because Panda has to prove yet.

with more mileage there will be an update.
familiar (1,600 km)

Meanwhile more than 1600 km on the odometer. Panda suits outstanding.
Panda is in the lounge implement fully equipped, namely: electric windows, electric adjustable and heated door mirrors, Blue & Me so

Very pleased I am about the standard radio with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters. There is clear and pure sound from the radio.

The finish is very neat, no bare steel plate or large seams. Everything closes neatly with each other. The perception of quality is very high. If you make a door you know why no tinny metal like other A-segmenters.

Even at 120 km / h you can understand each other well in the car. The car seems to be well insulated.

The seats are a bit small for big people but offer sufficient support. Because my Panda has a panoramic sunroof, the belts are not height-adjustable. Pity.

The 2nd tank in turn resulted in 1op19,4 measured at the pump. Here is driven normally, not considering the economy.
now 6,000 km (6,200 km)

meanwhile Panda has traveled more than 6,000 kilometers in nearly three months. The kilometers go so fast.

Fortunately no problems or failures encountered with the Panda, starting and running.
With consumption I am satisfied, on average 1op18,9 at the pump, here I drive normally and regularly let me make Panda considerable speed when the engine is warm. If you drive very economical than 1op23 possible.

Panda drives like a grown-up car, a good chassis, which is focused on comfort. Occasionally Panda's what bouncy. A threshold can take without problems.
Also at the top speed of around 180 km / h, the Panda rate fixed on the road. What strikes me is that at this speed the noise level is very acceptable, can you just have a conversation with each other.
The start-stop system I do not use, i stand off. After my view this is bad for the turbo.

The seats are good, give good support. For tall people the seats are too small, both seat, headrest and backrest. It should Fiat really what to do. The lack of an integrated multimedia system is a missed opportunity. Competition is already further along here. TomTom will do just fine, but the container or rattling.
more than half a year later (18,000 km)

This month the Panda 7 months old. There are now 18,000 km on the clock. Unfortunately, this has not gone entirely smoothly. Few months ago did not start the Panda and gave an error. Dealer has been stopped by the car perfect and it turned out to be an error of the daytime running lights. Error code is reset and the car started again.
More than a week later did not catch the car. The car had heard difficulty. Also, the car began to smell gasoline. Fiat assistance call which sent the ANWB. This car has been thoroughly investigated, no error codes came to light. ANWB advised to go directly to the dealer. Dealer said that the oil level was too low, which does not start the engine for safety reasons. 1.5 liter was replenished.
Again a week later did not start the Panda again. ANWB again called in on the advice of the dealer. If advice given to get going at the start so that the engine does not 'drown'. Dealer gave the car a software update on the injection system. The problem should now belong to past wast said.
But a few days later starting problems again. Was displaying a lot of gas to get the car to work. Hop back to the dealer. They saw me coming back. Startled looked workshop clerk to the mechanic. They said you do not have back problems. Unfortunately yes. Dealer said that their also did not know anymore. Fiat Netherlands wast turned on in order to solve the problem. I would get the car back until it was 100% resolved.
A day later, the car was ready again. Unfortunately unresolved. The software update that has had the car earlier is not good in terms of software. The software must be "rewritten" back in Italy. Fiat gave to make haste with it. As advice been given to provide additional gas every start. Now more than two months later, the update is not yet available. Sloppy Fiat. Let's call it Italian charm. Reliability is going to be one star from.

Furthermore, the car pleases. The engine has been run and has become much looser. In solid drive I get a consumption of around 1op16. Not bad I think. In a quiet driving is 1op20 possible. The sneweg the car is a bit bouncy and stiff.
1 year (29,000 km)

Meanwhile, the Panda is already one year old. The kilometers are quickly gone, 29,000 kilometers.
Unfortunately no trouble free kilometers. As stated in a previous experience, there were starting problems. After more than half a year waiting for an update to resolve this. The software update should be 'written' by re-engineering of Fiat. Then it takes a long wait.
At the front door and tailgate between the seams causes blistering in the paint, probably this is no rust. This will soon be resolved.
Lately I noticed a cold start that the car was in the 'bucks'. Dealer has the car read, revealed a fault code was provided to ensure that a gas valve not functioning properly. Because of the problems in one year time, the Panda has already arranged considering the workshop. if I enter the dealership looking building service employees all together, from 'there he is again. " Dealer does his best to satisfy customer. Also, the car has had its first overhaul (30000 km turn). The servicing of Fiat are not cheap, almost 400 euros. For that money will be exchanged include oil, filters and spark plugs. Prices for the maintenance shall be determined by the importer.

I notice that the Panda is now well run in. The block is noticeably smoother. The consumption has dropped slightly. On average I drive 1op18, not bad for my spirited driving.
Because of the problems remain the stars for reliability stand at three stars. The coming months will show whether the Panda now continue smoothly.