Ford Ka 1.3i 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Seems to have dropped a lot in price recently, making the £5k I paid for mine look like quite a lot.
Costs
Not as fuel efficient as you expect when you look at it.
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On the road
Driving
Was superb, but suffers if you put cheap tyres on!
Performance
Takes forever to get up to speed, but once you have momentum it is easy to keep it as it corners so well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down, apart from one mystery flat battery (I might have left the radio on).
Image
It's a small car, so it isn't that cool, but at least it isn't a Polo.
Comfort
I've done 40,000 miles in 2 years and not been too uncomfortable. I woud like more thigh support on longer journeys though.
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Security and Service
Security
No idea really, I've never tried to steal one. It has an immobiliser, it says here.
Service
I now get it serviced by an independent garage that I trust. At the 60,000 mile service the mechanic told me that the spark plugs had never been changed, or the rear brakes inspected.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
It's a tad noisy, and has a slight thirst for oil. Check regularly.
Other
Seems to eat front pads - last set lasted 15,000 miles.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes