Ford Ka (1996 - 2008) 1.3i 3 3d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Erm, I'm a woman. I don't really know. Probably that I'm practical but a bit of fun!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It is nippy, fun and a nice drive, but a bit old now.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I would. I have just bought a new car (picking it up tomorrow). When making my short list for cars, a new Ka was on the list. One of the reasons I didn't go for tha Ka was because I wanted keyless entry and start.
What are you likely to buy next?
I am picking up a new Toyota Yaris tomorrow.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,800
When did you buy the car?
July 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It had 2 owners before me. Ford (as a demo car) and then a friend of my dads. Therefore I knew the car's history. It was also the right price, the right size, the insurance was cheap and so was the tax.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lovely to drive! Very nippy, handles corners well, pulls away quickly. I have to say that now the car is 8 years old the engine is very noisy, particularly at high speeds. It wasn't too bad until a couple of years ago, but has been getting worse since.
What's it like to park?
Easy peasy! Can get into the smallest of spaces, good visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The car passed every MOT until it was 6 years old. It's 7 year and 8 year MOT cost me £400 and £200 ish respectively for various things. Nothing faulty, just general wear and tear.
What's most practical about your car?
Cheap insurance, cheap tax, good miles per gallon.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air con, electric windows.
