Ford Puma 1.7i 16V 3d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I got this for £4,500. A year later with 10K more miles its fetching the same price.
Costs
Careful with the right foot. Small problems fixed by local trusted garage.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic! Nippy and like a Go Kart. Great fun!
Performance
Great! Pretty quick for a little car. You need at least a 1.7.
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Living with it
Reliability
This is my second 1.7 Puma. I've found Fords to be pretty good.
Image
Still looks good after being initially released 10 years ago.
Comfort
Pretty comfy seats. Can feel cramped on longer journeys. Forget back seat passengers, space is better used for loads.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems yet.
Service
Serviced at local trusted garage, minor problems sorted easily.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Great 1.7 engine makes it fun to drive. Steering hose needs doing though.
Other
Exhaust needed doing after bodge job was allegedly done by main Ford dealer (Reg Vardy).
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