Ford Ka 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value, can't complain. £5000 for a brand new car with 3 year warranty.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average - good no real expense as yet, but exhausts can be a regular problem on early models.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It is excellent to drive, grips the road like few small cars in this class.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Adequate performance for a 1.3i. reaching 0-60mph in around 14secs, but feels a lot quicker and will go onto 104mph, at 70mph it feels fine and as if it has a lot more to give.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Been fine so far, no problems, shouldn't expect any either, my previous one was a 1996 and had for 5 years, no problems.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Looking a little dated, and some say girly, but it doesn't have a bad image.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfort isn't brilliant, seats can become a little hard and uncomfortable after half an hour+ in it, but fine for round town and the odd trip down the motorway.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Security isn't very good at all, lacking in all the major security features of most small cars, and safety is an issue, 1 Airbag and only a meagre 3 star Euro NCAP Rating.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ford aren't very helpful, charges for every little thing, and the salesman are waiting at the door to tempt you into spending £20,000 on options.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Rattly seat.

    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