Ford Puma 1.7 Black 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Leather seats, air conditioning, 1.7 VVT, newish model for less than £10K on average.
Costs
Cheap to maintain for the performance e.g. disc/pads for Puma £150 average, for Racing Puma £700 average.
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On the road
Driving
You can push the 15" tyres to their limits around corners. Lots of control.
Performance
No acceleration 'platau' thanks to the variable valve timing through virtually all the range - poor at top end.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing major - all fixed under warranty.
Image
Second-hand values pushing it into 'boy racer' territory.
Comfort
Previous Escort owner has no complaints...
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Security and Service
Security
Thatcham 2 category immobiliser/alarm.
Service
Very poor or very good, depending on where you go - find one and stick with it...
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems - brake fluid sensor failed after 2.5 years - fixed under warranty.
Other
Air conditioning failed after 1 year - fixed under warranty. Problems starting engine - fixed by free update to engine management firmware by Ford dealer.
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