RE: SOTW: Ford Puma 1.7

[thatone1967]

soad said:

Steve McQueen telly ad looks superb on a hilly San Francisco streets. I actually remeber seeing it back in the day. Damn, time flies by.

Was just about to post this.. possibly one of the best tv ad's ever IMHO!

[Gridl0k]

SimonSaid said:

It really is worth watching the Top Gear video again - I had forgotten how brilliant it was. A truly epic bit of driving from Tiff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3QuH7z1Z1o

ARRRRRRRRRRRRGHH

NOSFERATU! THE DARK PRINCE WALKS AGAIN!

Quentin "sheepskin and shagpile" Willson is baaaaaaaaack....

[BelperJim]

Anybody want to swap there Puma for my GTi?

[Gridl0k]

Swap a valver for a Puma?

Don't do it

[gj88]

BelperJim said:

Anybody want to swap there Puma for my GTi?

You'd be mad to do such a thing. If I had a puma it would be heading your way though!

[Nickellarse]

BelperJim said:

Anybody want to swap there Puma for my GTi?

I've a pair of Pumas that you can have in exchange. I think Pele might actually have worn them as well. I bought them on eBay!

[JayMan]

marcosgt said:

JayMan said:

Perfect for a trip to Tescos via the salon.

Or anywhere else if you like every trip to bring a smile to your face...

I had one of these new (98 in Blue) and I got rid of it only when my kids started complaining about space in the back. They are pretty small, especially for kids in the 6-10 range as their legs tend to be too short in thigh to bend over the squab.

Adults can squeeze in the back, but you wouldn't want to go that far - Lot more room than a 911, though

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Friday 29th January 11:59

Im suprised I only got one bite with this one, it was a pleasant one though at least.


They are driven mainly by girls though arent they....

That would put me off massively.

I would love an old XR2 though as a plaything, they had a much more manly image.

[BelperJim]

Sorry I missed the out of my post.

[g3org3y]

Good shed, just not feeling it in red tbh.

But then again...beggars can't be choosers!

[Merry]

well i'm currently sat watching mine have its cambelt changed and a new driveshaft bearing.

It's costing me £380.

I liked it up until now.....

But yeah nice to drive, sweet gearbox, okish on fuel. Hopefully i wont have to spend on it for a few months now though, as i am now without any money...

[marcosgt]

JayMan said:

marcosgt said:

JayMan said:

Perfect for a trip to Tescos via the salon.

Or anywhere else if you like every trip to bring a smile to your face...

I had one of these new (98 in Blue) and I got rid of it only when my kids started complaining about space in the back. They are pretty small, especially for kids in the 6-10 range as their legs tend to be too short in thigh to bend over the squab.

Adults can squeeze in the back, but you wouldn't want to go that far - Lot more room than a 911, though

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Friday 29th January 11:59

Im suprised I only got one bite with this one, it was a pleasant one though at least.


They are driven mainly by girls though arent they....

That would put me off massively.

I would love an old XR2 though as a plaything, they had a much more manly image.

Having driven an XR2 and a Puma (of course), you're welcome to your 'manly' XR2 - fun for it's time, but not a patch on the Puma or lots of other small hatches, even at the time.

Pumas driven mostly by women? Aren't all Fiestas?

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Friday 29th January 13:23

[Gixer_fan]

At last, a post-'95 Ford I might actually consider buying!
(Though I'd probably go for a Clio RSi if it had good rear arches)

[dome]

What are these like for economy? A mate of mine had one years ago and it was a cracking car, punching well above its weight on the back roads. Would consider one as a daily if it was economical...

[marcosgt]

Mine used to do about 30 on average - maybe 35 on a motorway run.

M.

[JayMan]

marcosgt said:

JayMan said:

marcosgt said:

JayMan said:

Perfect for a trip to Tescos via the salon.

Or anywhere else if you like every trip to bring a smile to your face...

I had one of these new (98 in Blue) and I got rid of it only when my kids started complaining about space in the back. They are pretty small, especially for kids in the 6-10 range as their legs tend to be too short in thigh to bend over the squab.

Adults can squeeze in the back, but you wouldn't want to go that far - Lot more room than a 911, though

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Friday 29th January 11:59

Im suprised I only got one bite with this one, it was a pleasant one though at least.


They are driven mainly by girls though arent they....

That would put me off massively.

I would love an old XR2 though as a plaything, they had a much more manly image.

Having driven an XR2 and a Puma (of course), you're welcome to your 'manly' XR2 - fun for it's time, but not a patch on the Puma or lots of other small hatches, even at the time.

Pumas driven mostly by women? Aren't all Fiestas?

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Friday 29th January 13:23

Wehey, a second bite.

Agreed, fiestas are mostly driven by women, but the XR2 wasn't.

Admittedly I havent driven either. My point is that I wouldnt even entertain owning a Puma because of its girly image.

It may be the best handling most fun car in the world.

But thats just me....

[marcosgt]

Indeed - But we already explained that

M.

[leon9191]

JayMan said:

marcosgt said:

JayMan said:

marcosgt said:

JayMan said:

Perfect for a trip to Tescos via the salon.

Or anywhere else if you like every trip to bring a smile to your face...

I had one of these new (98 in Blue) and I got rid of it only when my kids started complaining about space in the back. They are pretty small, especially for kids in the 6-10 range as their legs tend to be too short in thigh to bend over the squab.

Adults can squeeze in the back, but you wouldn't want to go that far - Lot more room than a 911, though

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Friday 29th January 11:59

Im suprised I only got one bite with this one, it was a pleasant one though at least.


They are driven mainly by girls though arent they....

That would put me off massively.

I would love an old XR2 though as a plaything, they had a much more manly image.

Having driven an XR2 and a Puma (of course), you're welcome to your 'manly' XR2 - fun for it's time, but not a patch on the Puma or lots of other small hatches, even at the time.

Pumas driven mostly by women? Aren't all Fiestas?

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Friday 29th January 13:23

Wehey, a second bite.

Agreed, fiestas are mostly driven by women, but the XR2 wasn't.

Admittedly I havent driven either. My point is that I wouldnt even entertain owning a Puma because of its girly image.

It may be the best handling most fun car in the world.

But thats just me....

My XR2 was quick and a very cool looking car (white with pepper pots) but the handling left a bit to be desired.

Puma is good i think would like a go in one

[infradig]

A Puma was on the shortlist when we were looking for a second car (1yrs no claims bonus) for my 18yr old daughter a couple of years ago-we looked at three and all were very rusty and generally shabby. But even the scruffiest drove well.In the end she got an MX5,which,as a bonus was cheaper to insure.

[Dick Dastardly]

I had one of these as my first car and absolutely loved it. I must be getting old now if they are turning up as sheds.

I might go and drive one to see if they are as much fun as I remember, or would it be a bad case of rose tinted specs?

[Neil G60]

Shoddy build quality, leaky AC, dreadful brakes but super 1.7 engine, lovely gearbox, great handling, cheap to run and managed over 40mpg on a long run once! Good little cars.