Spur of the moment buying : just bought a Puma!
Discussion
Hi folks,
I'm not sure why
, but I went to see this today and ended up buying it for........ £1500! 
Genuine 28k 
and the bodywork is mint. An ex g/f of mine used to have one of these years ago and I spent more time driving it than she did.
What do you reckon guys?
I'm not sure why
, but I went to see this today and ended up buying it for........ £1500! Genuine 28k and the bodywork is mint. An ex g/f of mine used to have one of these years ago and I spent more time driving it than she did.What do you reckon guys?
iggysport said:
Looks like you got a bargain !
I was wondering whether I paid too much seeing as it's a 12 yr old car when it's all said and done, but it's hard to price such a good car with really low miles like this. I had to haggle pretty hard with the guy, but I stuck to my £1500 max limit and it was basically a case of "take it or leave it" on my part.There's a tiny bit of rust discolouration appearing on the underside of the sills at the front and at the very bottom of the rear arches, but it's only surface marks and not coming through from the other side. First thing I'll be doing is getting all that sorted and then get it waxoyled or dinitrol'd.
Can't believe how much fun these are to drive. They just rev and rev and rev.
Edited by All that jazz on Monday 13th February 13:15
Somnophore said:
I'd seriously consider getting one, but I have to wait until my gf sells hers and gets something else because I'm not having his and hers cars lol. They handle amazingly tightly, and pretty nippy. Love them, bit girly but driving hers it has won me over.
Everyone says they're "girly" but if you look on the big Puma owners forums, the vast majority of the members are male! I don't think they're that girly at all, but they defo weren't designed for 6'3 stocky blokes 
. The driving position is.. "interesting", but you quickly get used to it. Seriously considering one of these although my purchase would most likely be straying into Shedomics terrority at under a grand, need a cheap run around thats not entirely boring. The potholes around here are absoultely trashing the Mini and it's getting into a bit of a state which is painful.
The obvious problem is rust (experienced in that field though!) Anything else to look out for?
The obvious problem is rust (experienced in that field though!) Anything else to look out for?
DannyScene said:
Shed Of The Week
See here - http://pistonheads.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyId=...
I'm not sure whether I'm offended or not... ! See here - http://pistonheads.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyId=...
Fartgalen said:
You miss out because yours cost half a bag too much 
No way I could've got it for a G in this condition and miles. Apparently there was one for sale a while back with only 9k on it and it fetched £4500, so I don't think I did too bad getting this one for a G and a half. 
All that jazz said:
DannyScene said:
Shed Of The Week
See here - http://pistonheads.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyId=...
I'm not sure whether I'm offended or not... ! See here - http://pistonheads.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyId=...
Good motoring for shed money = happy days
MiniMan64 said:
Seriously considering one of these although my purchase would most likely be straying into Shedomics terrority at under a grand, need a cheap run around thats not entirely boring. The potholes around here are absoultely trashing the Mini and it's getting into a bit of a state which is painful.
The obvious problem is rust (experienced in that field though!) Anything else to look out for?
I am far from an expert and only know what I've picked up myself from reading. Overall they are pretty solid in terms of reliability. Main issue with them now is rust. Just finding one without any rust on the rear arches is a challenge in itself. You can't do a cheap repair on the arches because the rust just comes back in a couple of months, they need to be cut out and new metal welded in then filled and sprayed, which realistically you ain't gonna get any change from £600 for doing. This is why most are sold 'as is' with the arches already well on their way as you'll never make your money back.The obvious problem is rust (experienced in that field though!) Anything else to look out for?
If the rear arches are going then it's likely that the sills have had it too. Get a mat or sheet and lay down on the floor and check the condition of both sills including the seam where it joins the floor pan. The condition will instantly make your mind up whether you want to carry on with the viewing or walk.
I understand there were some engine issues with some, cylinder liner related iirc where oil could seep past, so I suggest a cold start when you go to view and watch for any blue smoke from the 'zorst.
Found some 'what to watch out for' blurb here if you want to know more.
wolfy1988 said:
Congrats!
There a great car, absolutely love mine. I just wish I bought it years ago
If you haven't already, check out pumapeople and projectpuma both great sites.
Thanks! There a great car, absolutely love mine. I just wish I bought it years ago
If you haven't already, check out pumapeople and projectpuma both great sites.
I'll be signing up to those sites in due course. Not driving it yet as it hasn't got any rent on it and I want to sell my current motor first.
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