StueyBoy1989
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I know corsa forum etc.
but the girlfriend went to look at a car today, ford ka 53 plate with 41k on the clock.
just got a phone call telling me there rust in two places:
1. around the petrol cap its starting to bubble, cant understand how this would happen? but would there be any other probelms that this could be a sign from? rust on the inside?
2. was around the bottom of one of the door seal, i have no clue how this would happen, its two inches of rust?
just want peoples views really, the dealer said he would get it sorted out but only if we are going to actually buy the car. i told her to tell him to get the job done then we will go have a look at the job hes done on it. but just wonderin peoples view on this, personally im pretty put off and will be advising against it.
so any help advice etc would be good? 
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Scotty_B
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They all rust in these places. If the dealer gets it sorted then I can't see a problem.
If the car is still under 5 years old then the Ford paint warrenty will cover the costs. 
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by StueyBoy1989
I know corsa forum etc.
but the girlfriend went to look at a car today, ford ka 53 plate with 41k on the clock.
just got a phone call telling me there rust in two places:
1. around the petrol cap its starting to bubble, cant understand how this would happen? but would there be any other probelms that this could be a sign from? rust on the inside?
2. was around the bottom of one of the door seal, i have no clue how this would happen, its two inches of rust?
just want peoples views really, the dealer said he would get it sorted out but only if we are going to actually buy the car. i told her to tell him to get the job done then we will go have a look at the job hes done on it. but just wonderin peoples view on this, personally im pretty put off and will be advising against it.
so any help advice etc would be good?
Because it's a ford, and i'm being serious 
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StueyBoy1989
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yeah i see, so it wouldnt put you off?even though its a 53 plate got rust already surely signs of things to come, iv got a corsa b sport W plate with only rust on the lip or the bonnet. and thats almost double the age of the ka.
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by StueyBoy1989
yeah i see, so it wouldnt put you off?even though its a 53 plate got rust already surely signs of things to come, iv got a corsa b sport W plate with only rust on the lip or the bonnet. and thats almost double the age of the ka.
At the end of the day, it's a Ford and they tend to rust. Remember the KA is a 10 year old design, and the one she is looking at is 5 years old. 53 plate sounds new, but isn't that new.
Personally, I think KA's are great little cars. As long as there is no signs of other damage which could cause the rust, and he is going to get it sorted, then go for it.
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StueyBoy1989
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ok cheers, i'l get to her find out if its been in any accidents and advise they do a hpi check. then i mite suggest i go see it with her tonight as shes really keen.
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Stokie Dave
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Modern Ford's aint too bad but the Ka aint really a modern Ford!
They do rust, my missus has a T reg, it's going in those areas now, done well really.
Gay cars, but an absolute pisser to drive lol outhandles my lowered Corsa on wider wheels.. Grr!
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stubbsy05
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I'd personally go for a fiesta instead. Ideally with the 1.25 zetec engine.
My mrs 1.3 flight is a great little car.
Do these corrosion problems happen ont he SportKA? My mrs wants one of these next!
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deano87
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1.3 Endura engines seem to go forever as well, although they sound terrible once done a few thousand miles. Missus' dad got a KA hire car at the moment and it's silent, only 07 plate.
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stubbsy05
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The mrs got her 1.3 X reg fiesta flight, 1 owner with ford fsh and only 21k on the clock for £1400!!
Everything on it it Ford, even the winscreen wiper blades!!
Think she will sell it next year should have 24k on clock by then for £2500 and put it toward a SportKa
[Edited on 19-09-2008 by Alex.S]
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
quote:
Originally posted by StueyBoy1989
I know corsa forum etc.
but the girlfriend went to look at a car today, ford ka 53 plate with 41k on the clock.
just got a phone call telling me there rust in two places:
1. around the petrol cap its starting to bubble, cant understand how this would happen? but would there be any other probelms that this could be a sign from? rust on the inside?
2. was around the bottom of one of the door seal, i have no clue how this would happen, its two inches of rust?
just want peoples views really, the dealer said he would get it sorted out but only if we are going to actually buy the car. i told her to tell him to get the job done then we will go have a look at the job hes done on it. but just wonderin peoples view on this, personally im pretty put off and will be advising against it.
so any help advice etc would be good?
Because it's a ford, and i'm being serious
they've fixed their rust problems now, so don't tarnish all their cars with the same brush
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Daveskater
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I only found out they made a diesel Ka today when I had to move one at work  I thought they were all 1.3 petrols.
Numberwang!
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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