Ford Ka (1996 - 2008) 1.3i Zetec (70ps) 3d (Climate) (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I choose a car based on how it handles and feels, rather than bowing down to the cries of 'It's a girls car!'. It also says that I'm tight, but in a good way!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all love it except my friend who hates the egg shaped looks! Each to their own I suppose, I think it looks great.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes because it's the last of a dying breed of drivers' cars, where you can feel the road and really go for it on country roads.
What are you likely to buy next?
I will probably keep this car until all that's left is a pile of rust, but a new shape fiesta would be a fitting replacement!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
May 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Great deal, price had just been lowered by £500!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
was very cheap due to having sat at the dealership for over a month
What was the dealer like?
excellent, very informative and friendly, no pressure selling.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Really easy to drive, feels very old school and mechanical like a go kart! also has a nice slick gearbox! So long as you floor it in 3rd gear on motorway slip roads, it rapidly reaches 70. Once you get there, it feels nice and planted. Only gripe is that the steering is quite sensitive.
What's it like to park?
Easy, despite not having parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong after 2000 miles of helping me to learn to drive! only minor issue is that the rear suspension is starting to creak a little over bumps.
What's most practical about your car?
It has good rear visibility and the split folding rear seats have proved useful on a camping trip.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The heated front windscreen and mp3 socket on the radio.
