Ford Puma 1.7i 16V 3d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Blinding price. Shame it has three previous owners, will make it hard to sell as just had a baby.
Costs
Will get 300 miles out of the tank, but 250 miles is still good. Works out at under £1 per mile driving hard.
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On the road
Driving
Go-Kart for the road. Gives a new meaning to roundabouts, although rear end could be more stable. Great gearbox.
Performance
Plenty of grunt. Great for short bursts on track days. Could do with higher gear ratio in 5th, or add a 6th gear.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems.
Image
Wife loves it. Still gets looks, I prefer the FRP as it's more masculine.
Comfort
Back ache on long trips. Seats keep you in place through country lanes ;-)
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Security and Service
Security
Not used it yet, thank god.
Service
Had slight dent in drivers door, got given a Fiesta loan which was like an ashtray and Missus felt sick in it due to pregnancy. Got car back uncleaned, still with dust on it from workshop.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Rear parcel shelf. Condensed light covers all round. Peeling/melting steering wheel.
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