Ford Ka (1996 - 2008) 1.3i 3d (1999/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm broak and driving a little car till I can afford a newer car.

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

"It's like riding in a bubble" "very light on searing and road holding" "It got me out of a hole- needing to get to work".

Would you buy this car again and why?

I wouldn't buy this particular car again but maybe the newer model of a ka because I'd have less things going wrong.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something I can afford a bit better than my current car an 05 possibly.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,200

When did you buy the car?

March 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Given this little Ka was a category C when the dealer had it in to the workshop and they beat all the panels out and rebuilt the car the price may have been a bit high due to the age and mileage.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I had a crash with my beautiful Ford Fiesta finesse so needed an car to get to work.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly helpful and made sure the car was working for me.

What's it like to drive?

It's good to drive if you like a light car ' My sister says its like riding in a bubble', but then she prefers a car that you can feel the road as you drive. When going up steep hills you do have to anticipate and change down the same with overtaking look for a large space to get in to.

What's it like to park?

Quite manoeuvrable and small so can get in small spaces (that's all down to driving and parking technique).

Have you had any problems with the car?

'Sid' as I call it has had brand new tires and breaks a windscreen wiper set, heating fixed, new headlights and reverse lights etc. but other than that he's fine a good little run around... perfect first car :).

What's most practical about your car?

It has 3 doors and compact, and a friendly engine sound. It has a good turning circle, and good on fuel.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I didn't get any gadgets with the car but the radio is good and the seats are still in good condition.