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Old 14th August 2017, 09:38   #16
neilb740
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Originally Posted by murphyv310 View Post
Some may laugh but....... Fiat had a bad reputation for rust, not now and although the 319 (2004-2011) Panda had issues with the rear beam the 2012+ Panda has addressed this issue and is now reckoned to be one of the longest lasting in respect to body and "chassis" on the market. The difference between mine and so many other cars of its age is quite revealing.
Ask Jim Jamieson about his Jag and his lads Merc!!!!!
I remember something in the motoring press about the new C.E.O taking over at Fiat.
A large and no nonsense man, he apparently went to a meeting with his design team and said "if the next car rusts or falls apart you will be getting a visit" lol

I guess they didn't want to end up sleeping with the fishes!

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