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MatthewR
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18th Apr 09 at 19:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
the 1.7 16v, they seem to be going fairly cheap these days - bit of a birds car but im thinking more along the lines of value for money.
Any known problems etc and just your general opinion on them means alot, thanks
mattk
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Im not a fan, its a 90`s ford so they rust likek fuck, pretty small inside and a bit gay, only my opinion of course
mwg
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Mother has one. Not rapid but its a revvy little engine, good fun, handles brilliantly. Insides a bit basic but I'm used to my car so it will be in comparison. The rear seats are tiny and the way the roof slopes means you will only get kids or small people in the back.

Only problem she has had with hers in 2.5 years is rust appearing on the cills about the bottom of the door opening.

I really like driving it!
Doug
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GF has recently got one.

I was completely shocked at how much fun they are!!

Handle like go karts, rev well and sound pretty nice standard

Would deffo have one if I was looking for that sort of thing!
MatthewR
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was just thinking of it as 'fun' alternative to a fiesta
mwg
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pd3mQbwppI
MatthewR
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thank you v much Matt
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Racing pumas are sweet, bit more expensive mind...but the burble of their exhaust is amazing
l15ter
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bit of a girls car
Richardhhha
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i want this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=345zXyZ0X0c

they are nice cars to drive and are pritty nippy, if you can get a racing puma they just go better they are lowerd slightly with stiffer springs and are such a hoot to drive.
richc
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Ive got one. Only thing i have bought for it is a heater control valve ( probably my fault tbh) but it was brittle and a pipe snapped off. Cost 20 quid and 5 mins to fix.

They do handle very well as standard, i was stupid suprise.

The girly comments come from people who have never been in one or had anything to do with one (like the bmw and no indicater situation)

They go well, excellen on fuel if driven under normal circumstances ( ie average 38 dirivng round town, and did 300 miles to £27 quid once doing 70 the speed limit on motorway (with a quick 1*0 blat when fuel was 90 a litre)

Go well aswell for a little car, even tough first gear is awfull due to the torque limiter!

If you are over 4 foot talll, fook all room in the back.

The parcel shelves fall into the boot (all are like this and they are like paper).

Just keep them topped up with oil as these rev happy engine use abit, and they are very reliable.

And the rust thing. Its less common in pumas compaired to fiestas for some reason, but yes does happen due to the washing machines they make them out of.

I didnt even want a puma, never considerd one, but i know someone selling one and said do you want it. I had a go in it and then made a real opinion of it, as was very suprised. Underated imo, and if performance is what you are after, alot better than a zetec s fiesta)
Craig P
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The Racing Puma's are Awesome it think
DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pd3mQbwppI


Tiff Needell = legend!

[Edited on 19-04-2009 by DaveyLC]
CORSA NUT
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They are awesome cars..end of.Anyone who really knows anything about cars will tell you this.
micra_pete
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copy / paste of a previous post of mine

evo 5 out of 5 car, comments are + everything -nothing
top gear car of the year on release
2001, What Car Used Sports Car Of The Year
2004, What Car Best Used Sporting Car of the Year Under £10k
Future classic - fifth gear - link
Top gear had a future classic feature a few month ago.

The ford puma is a massively under-rated car.
It is not a just a fiesta in drag.

It WILL rust though, on the rear arches.

I smile every time I drive mine.
micra_pete
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quote:
Originally posted by richc
The parcel shelves fall into the boot (all are like this and they are like paper).



My shelf stays on fine, the strings fall off though.

Oh, they also put water in the boot if you open it when its been raining
mwg
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19th Apr 09 at 17:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mums parcel shelf falls in the boot too. Dont know how to sort it.
micra_pete
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a bit of electrical type shrink wrap over the pins
Ellis
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Mums parcel shelf falls in the boot too. Dont know how to sort it.
Yeah, they're a pain in the arse - think they all do it
micra_pete
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for the CS puma owners with this issue.
Russ
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mate has a racing puma, he loves it
mwg
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thanks for that!
Doug
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Are there any nice little mods you can do on these?
Like the vectra air box intake pipe for the 1.8 astra coupe type mod.

Any body styling bits that are easily swapable? The side indicators are pretty shit. Anything in the ford range that fits and looks prettier?
Warren G
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19th Apr 09 at 18:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
under rated cars

handle like go karts

racing puma are nice


not rapid, but nippy
richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
Are there any nice little mods you can do on these?
Like the vectra air box intake pipe for the 1.8 astra coupe type mod.

Any body styling bits that are easily swapable? The side indicators are pretty shit. Anything in the ford range that fits and looks prettier?





Focus st170 wheels and brakes do them a treat.

And engine mods.

Racing puma inlet and exhaust manifold + the racing puma map and its another 30 bhp.

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