# Importing a Fiat Panda 4x4? **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Tags:** buying\ **Created:** [October 14, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733 "2019-10-14T21:55:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/21 "2019-10-15T11:48:51Z")
Waiting for one to become available here, then test driving it, is a good idea. What would you use it for once you get it? If it’ll be a hobby car, just for fun, then no problem. Just don’t expect to get parts at the Fiat dealer. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/22 "2019-10-15T12:38:36Z")
> [@Docnick](#): > > you will be responsible for getting all the parts and repair manuals. … which could be quite difficult. When those cars were _new_ it was a real chore to get replacement parts for them! ---
**Author:** ![samsonhui2000\_158556](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@samsonhui2000\_158556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samsonhui2000_158556)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/24 "2019-10-15T17:46:28Z")
It would be a hobby car, something to just drive around my city on my free time. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/25 "2019-10-15T17:52:09Z")
The Lane motor museum in Tennessee has one in their collection, along with a later model Panda,Fiat Multipla, most of their collection is from Europe. The one they have is reported to put out 48hp which is the same as the 70’s VW diesels (we had a 1978 Rabbit) and while you could get up to highway speeds eventually, you were better off around town. They may have both their pandas on display as part of an exibition called Then & Now with old and new examples of various cars. Some are normally too new to import otherwise but are in the collection. [https://www.lanemotormuseum.org/collection/cars/item/fiat-panda-4x4-1987](https://www.lanemotormuseum.org/collection/cars/item/fiat-panda-4x4-1987) ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/26 "2019-10-15T20:29:29Z")
> [@samsonhui2000\_158556](#): > > something to just drive around my city on my free time … when it runs, which could be… infrequently. 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/27 "2019-10-15T20:41:34Z")
Brand new ones remind me of a Honda Fit in appearance. Honestly, I think I’d rather have the Honda Fit. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![samsonhui2000\_158556](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@samsonhui2000\_158556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samsonhui2000_158556)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/28 "2019-10-15T20:48:08Z")
Eh, I really dislike the look for the new ones and the honda fit as well, I really like how the mk1 and 2 pandas look, I really dislike round cars like the fit and the new panda. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/29 "2019-10-15T20:51:32Z")
What are you driving now ? ---
**Author:** ![samsonhui2000\_158556](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@samsonhui2000\_158556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samsonhui2000_158556)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/30 "2019-10-15T20:52:52Z")
2017 Camaro RS ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/31 "2019-10-15T22:22:42Z")
> [@samsonhui2000\_158556](#): > > 2017 Camaro RS Two peas in a pod…😄 ---
**Author:** ![p.g.i.holmes\_156524](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@p.g.i.holmes\_156524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p.g.i.holmes_156524)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/32 "2019-10-19T01:48:58Z")
A Fiat from that era will be an unreliable piece of lawn furniture. I’m in New Zealand and we had these and all the other Fiat models of the era. Any 25-30 year old car will be having both minor & major issues. The Fiats specifically had many and various electrical issues as they aged & without a dealer or parts network any small mechanical maintenance or remedy will be a total PIA. Without a source of used parts in junkyards where you are you’ll essentially have the aforementioned piece of lawn furniture. But hey, if a car being cute is enough for you go for it. Most people want a car that will start, run and that you can open the doors (yes, door latch mechanisms can break). ---
**Author:** ![Paul-Young](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@Paul-Young](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul-Young)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/33 "2019-12-17T03:06:14Z")
I imported a 1988 fiat panda 4x4 Sisley. I was raised in the UK. My first car was a standard front wheel Panda, met its end in rust. I always wanted the 4x4 and now I have one in Texas. The car operates just fine here on the roads with the likes of trucks but parts have to be imported ahead and I have a manual with a mechanic who services it. If you ever want to see one in operation here I do take mine to shows and it does weekly shopping trips. ---
**Author:** ![Luke\_C](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5a626/32.png) [@Luke\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luke_C)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733/34 "2020-04-21T16:49:38Z")
I was stationed in Italy from 2014 to 2018 and had a 2002 2wd Panda. I loved it. I bought it for €1000 and never had a problem. I did work on it, but never out of necessity. I enjoy working on my vehicles, so I often look for things to replace on them. It was so simple and easy to work on. Only problem I ever had was a dead battery, but I could start the engine by jacking up one drive wheel and manually starting the engine like a lawnmower. Parts are cheap and widely available since Pandas are everywhere in Europe. I don’t imagine it would be too difficult to get parts shipped to the US. It is the perfect utilitarian car. Nothing fancy and great on gas. If I had known a 4x4 version existed I would have looked for one. I would have loved to bring it back to the states, but that 25yr old rule is a big barrier. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733.md?page=1)