Ford StreetKa (2003 - 2006) 1.6i Red 2d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Cute, fun and quirky!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It does get a lot of good attention and admiring glances (I'd like to think that was due to me, but I don't think so!). My friends all think it's a great car but get annoyed when I can only taxi one person!
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would definitely buy the car again. i think it's a great little car for the money and it's always a pleasure to drive. Although the downside is that it costs a lot of money in petrol and the road tax is very expensive!
What are you likely to buy next?
Fiesta Zetec S or 2nd hand VW Golf. I will miss my Streetka though
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
I did get a really good deal. I managed to get a good price for part-exing my old car, negotiated a year's free insurance (although what a pain it was trying to arrange it with Ford Insurance over the phone!) and a year's tax and got a bit off the price too
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
As soon as the StreetKa came out, I really wanted one for it's looks and it was also a cheap rag-top
What was the dealer like?
A star!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic! It is so much fun to drive and you can throw it around. Sometimes I forget how nippy it can be, and it does give me a surprise at times when I put my foot down.
What's it like to park?
It's easy to park, although visibility through the rear screen is limited. It's particularly bad in winter if the screen is misted up or iced over.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing major has gone wrong. A few years ago the warning light came on and I had to have the exhaust replaced, but that is the only thing.
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing really practical about the car. I don't think you buy two-seaters to be practical though!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I do like the Limited Edition red version with the heated seats and windscreen. An absolute must in winter!
