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I've had a couple of Panda 4x4s over the years. They are good to an extent, the 4x4 is either engaged or not via a lever behind the gearstick. You really need mud and snow tyres as well. The biggest problem with those is rust. They rot for fun. If you have a Panda you have a welder. The two go hand in hand. Also, the 999cc FIRE engine is puny. If you do get stuck it doesn't have the balls to pull you out of trouble. A solid Panda 4x4 is hard to find now for less than £1000.

A more modern small Suzuki would be much more reliable, less prone to rot and easier to source parts for.