Ford Puma (1997 - 2002) 1.7i 16V Ford Racing 3d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Very blue, noisy and always needing to be fixed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes (money no object), but only as a weekend toy.
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?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good deal as car needed a bit of work to make it 100%.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Upgraded from a standard Puma, looks stunning.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Outrageously good handling, not the quickest in a straight line but a match for anything in the bends. Not one for the motorway, 70mph = 4000rpm due to the short gearbox.
What's it like to park?
Nightmare, shortened steering lock means you have a turning circle of a bendy bus.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots and lots of little jobs, though it was a 10 year old Ford! Be prepared to spend a wedge keeping it roadworthy.
What's most practical about your car?
Not much! The boot is surprisingly large.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The standard exhaust system - pretty much a race catalyst and a straight pipe.
