Ford Puma 1.7
07 April 2006, 06:59 PM
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the wife has got a v reg 1.7 its f*cking great fun handles really well and is suprisingly fast. i can fit in the back seats and im 5.11 but wouldnt like to be there for a long journey. the boots ok but its got a high lip which lets it down other than that cant fault it parts are easy to come buy as well seeming as its based on a fiesta. buy one you wont regret it 
07 April 2006, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Needforspeed247
cheers, thats what i wanted to here makes me feel more confident about buying one! whats the standard stereo like in one of these?
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07 April 2006, 08:54 PM
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the stereo is just like any other fords one really . if your tall dont get the early model with the electric drivers seat as it doesnt go down far enough!
08 April 2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by moneys
the stereo is just like any other fords one really .
Very easy to change though (just needs a £10 faceplate adaptor) and even a £100 mega basic aftermarket unit will improve the sound no end.
09 April 2006, 04:11 AM
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Great cars, my girlfriends got one
Although if you're tall like me (6ft 3") they are awful to drive as you seem to be sitting too high up and the a pillar is right in the way of your side view.
Other than that they handle great, cheap enough to run and in my opinion they look great.
As for the cd player, hers has a 6 cd multi changer which loads from the head unit. Nothing amazing, but does the job well and having the built in changer is a bonus.
HTH
Although if you're tall like me (6ft 3") they are awful to drive as you seem to be sitting too high up and the a pillar is right in the way of your side view.
Other than that they handle great, cheap enough to run and in my opinion they look great.
As for the cd player, hers has a 6 cd multi changer which loads from the head unit. Nothing amazing, but does the job well and having the built in changer is a bonus.
HTH
09 April 2006, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
I fancy turning one of these into a track car in the non too distant......
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09 April 2006, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mg driver
surely the puma has got to be one of the top 5 of all time hairdressers cars,not denying they are ok but you got to be a lady boy to drive one
^^this^^ 100% correct-a-mondo
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09 April 2006, 07:34 PM
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It was only a matter of time before the hairdresser stuff started . Providing you're comfortable with your sexuality, you won't be disappointed with the Puma. Image aside, the 106 GTI is another cracker but the Puma feels more grown up and better screwed together. Don't know about the 106's stereo I'm afraid 
. Providing you're comfortable with your sexuality, you won't be disappointed with the Puma. Image aside, the 106 GTI is another cracker but the Puma feels more grown up and better screwed together. Don't know about the 106's stereo I'm afraid
09 April 2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
I fancy turning one of these into a track car in the non too distant......
10 April 2006, 08:06 AM
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We Had one, put 60K miles on it without fault apart from a joint on the brakings system leaking which was an easy fix
you can get 45mpg on a run but will average mid to high 30's all day. samw if not better than the 1.4
Not the quickest but great fun and handles like a dream for FWD. engine has to be worked to get the best from it but it is a Yamaha (developed) engine and tough as old boots.
Brakes good, in fact very good
I recon they are cracking cars.
you can get 45mpg on a run but will average mid to high 30's all day. samw if not better than the 1.4
Not the quickest but great fun and handles like a dream for FWD. engine has to be worked to get the best from it but it is a Yamaha (developed) engine and tough as old boots.
Brakes good, in fact very good
I recon they are cracking cars.
10 April 2006, 11:08 AM
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My girlfriend has one. Cracking car and a hoot to drive. Visibility is a bit poor but that's about it. The handling is brilliant, and running costs are the same as a Fiesta. I'd get it in that nice dark blue/purple colour as it looks great.
10 April 2006, 11:10 AM
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Best car in its class, no doubt
Cracking drive, reasonably well made, one of the best gear change actions in the history of FWD cars (second only to Integra Type R IMO)
Get faster with miles, great engine, fantastic noise, great handling.
Do it, you wont be dissapointed.
Cracking drive, reasonably well made, one of the best gear change actions in the history of FWD cars (second only to Integra Type R IMO)
Get faster with miles, great engine, fantastic noise, great handling.
Do it, you wont be dissapointed.
12 April 2006, 10:17 PM
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The wife's got one, she loves it. Great fun to drive. She's had it nearly 2 years with no problems.
I would have to say the suspension is hard tho. Feels like they've just put very stiff springs onto standard fiesta suspension to make it feel sporty. It works well at speeds up to 80ish. Above that I'm not so sure, it doesn't squat down like proper performance cars do.
That (small) concern aside they are great little cars.
Oh, and the guy I bought it off really WAS a hair dresser.
Paddy
I would have to say the suspension is hard tho. Feels like they've just put very stiff springs onto standard fiesta suspension to make it feel sporty. It works well at speeds up to 80ish. Above that I'm not so sure, it doesn't squat down like proper performance cars do.
That (small) concern aside they are great little cars.
Oh, and the guy I bought it off really WAS a hair dresser.
Paddy
12 April 2006, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mg driver
surely the puma has got to be one of the top 5 of all time hairdressers cars,not denying they are ok but you got to be a lady boy to drive one
13 April 2006, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
Id get a clio 172 instead. Non of the hairdresser etc comment and faster.
.Picture of your car with loaf of bread on bonnet please.
13 April 2006, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
He asked about the Ford-fecking-Puma, not what Insurance Gp 17 car would AnalLover buy. **** me that's annoying .
Picture of your car with loaf of bread on bonnet please.
.Picture of your car with loaf of bread on bonnet please.
,nice reply