Ford Ka (1996 - 2008) 1.3i (70ps) 3d (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

happy person, who knows what she wants, knows size and gadgets are not everything, knows that she gets what she expects, not some hyped up apparently superior version, only to discover, it does not live up to its expectations - its like finding a husband, once you buy it, the only way out if he doesn't live up to his hype, is costly and stressful

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, for all the reasons i stated above

What are you likely to buy next?

Just have - Guess what, a Ford KA

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

June 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, my sons had done the research, looking at any garage, dealership and car supermarket on the internet to find the best car (in price range)

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

On recommendation of my sons, who check everything before buying.

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful

What's it like to drive?

excellent, I always felt happy to drive it, no difficulties such as blind stop when trying to park

What's it like to park?

brilliant, fits in the tightest of gaps. I smile tomyself, when people with big cars drive round car parks trying to find a space big enough, when there are plenty of small spaces available, i just nip into the ones they have had to drive past

Have you had any problems with the car?

I have had the KA, for almost Six years now and have never even had to think about problems, until this year. I had to have new clutch and a few minor problems with electronic window

What's most practical about your car?

Easy to drive, reliable and still looks good today

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I had the basic KA, so no gadgets or accessories, however, for the price, the cars handling and reliability, I cannot fault it. I had a Renault Scenic (Brand New) a bigger car for longer distances, this was the family car and we payed 17500, eventaully we sold it (at 3 years old)after experiencing problem after problem with all manor of things and being so expensive to replace a lightbulb (£80 + vat, because it was under warrenty, it had to go to Renault for replacement parts or warrenty invalidated) We got £4500 pounds, so I suggest think carefully about what your buying, go for reliability and easy access for repairs etc. I love my ford KA. Have just purchased Brand New one and my beloved KA, is going to my son. By the way, my husband, hated driving the Scenic and he drove the KA