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Buying a fiat Panda - which engine is best?

Is The Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet diesel a good choice for a new small car?

Asked on 28 November 2014 by tsaros

Answered by Honest John
This engine is quite well known for DPF trouble that can lead to it blowing up. TwinAir better.
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