Ford Ka (1996 - 2008) 1.3i Collection 3d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone is surprised that it's not as cramped as they thought it would be in the back - probably due to only having 2 seats rather than 3.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - it's ridiculous that the suspension should be so poor that it's broken so many times. I never have a full car and I don't drive like a lunatic so I really can't understand why it would perform so poorly.
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
What's it like to park?
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The suspension is terrible - it's been the cause of a failed MOT 3 years on the trot despite the repairs supposedly being carried out (at different garages!). Also, the passenger window (electric) get stuck when trying to close it - fortunately you just have to pull the glass up whilst pressing the button but it's a pain. The CD/radio didn't work when I went to look at it (something which wasn't disclosed and only discovered by chance) so the garage swapped it for another.
What's most practical about your car?
It's quite nippy and fairly nice to drive.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
