Ford Puma 1.4 ?

[marcosgt]

I had a 1.7 Puma years back, so I know what great cars they are, but is there anything special to bear in mind with the slower 1.4?

M

[marcosgt]

hora said:

I wouldn't. For me the 1.7 is just enough. Any less and I'd find it lacking (I own a 1.7).

Yeah, but I guess you're not 19 with a 1 month old driving licence

I'm after things to consider, known problems, etc - I know about the rusty wheel arches - Anything else?

M.

[Podie]

marcosgt said:

...but is there anything special to bear in mind with the slower 1.4?

M

Yes. Avoid it.

Some of the late cars were 1.6, but the 1.4 never sold well and was too slow anyway. Terrible thrashy engine.

[Matt_N]

marcosgt said:

I had a 1.7 Puma years back, so I know what great cars they are,

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marcosgt said:

Yeah, but I guess you're not 19 with a 1 month old driving licence

Does not compute?

[jr502]

Matt_N said:

Does not compute?

Maybe he has friends or family.

[mrtwisty]

Out of interest Marcos, what's the difference in insurance between the 1.4 and 1.7? (assuming you've checked?)

[Talk2Dave]

I have one, yes admittedly it is a fair bit slower than it's yamaha engined brother, but it still has the same chuckable handling as the 1.7. I went to the lakes and the dales in it for a week and power was never an issue below 70. I'm also 19, and it was one of the cheapest cars to insure.

[Bacon Is Proof]

jr502 said:

Matt_N said:

Does not compute?

Maybe he has friends or family.

Maybe if he's only just got his licence back he doesn't need a fast car.

[marcosgt]

Bacon Is Proof said:

jr502 said:

Matt_N said:

Does not compute?

Maybe he has friends or family.

Maybe if he's only just got his licence back he doesn't need a fast car.

It's one of the few cars my daughter will consider

mrtwisty said:

Out of interest Marcos, what's the difference in insurance between the 1.4 and 1.7? (assuming you've checked?)

It's a good question and one I have not actually checked - Off to get a 1.7 quote

M

[mrtwisty]

You have obviously taught her well! Not biased of course....

[marcosgt]

OK - Comp on a 1.4 is 1001, on a 1.7 1600.

Too much for my daughter on the 1.7!

M.

[anonymous-user]

Podie said:

Yes. Avoid it.

Some of the late cars were 1.6, but the 1.4 never sold well and was too slow anyway. Terrible thrashy engine.

Is it that same shat push rod thing they stuck in the Ka (loan cars)??

[Podie]

Dave_ST220 said:

Podie said:

Yes. Avoid it.

Some of the late cars were 1.6, but the 1.4 never sold well and was too slow anyway. Terrible thrashy engine.

Is it that same shat push rod thing they stuck in the Ka (loan cars)??

The 1.3 Endura-E was the POS in the Ka.

1.4 was an 89bhp Zetec...

[damci]

marcosgt said:

OK - Comp on a 1.4 is 1001, on a 1.7 1600.

Too much for my daughter on the 1.7!

M.

How about the 1.6?

[marcosgt]

damci said:

How about the 1.6?

About the same as the 1.7...

M.

[Chrisw666]

Would a Sport Ka or even a later 70ps KA be a better idea?

Even a fiesta with the 1.25 lump is a nicer drive than the 1.4.

[marcosgt]

Chrisw666 said:

Would a Sport Ka or even a later 70ps KA be a better idea?

Even a fiesta with the 1.25 lump is a nicer drive than the 1.4.

Apparently not... Only the Puma is acceptable (And I wouldn't want to drive a Ka either, personally )

And whilst the engine in the Puma might not be lovely (I don't know), as someone mentioned earlier the rest of the car is great

M.

[Podie]

hora said:

Ive never driven a car on mixed budgets before that isn't actually evil or unpredictable. With 4 matching-quality tyres mine must be Nirvana I bet.

The Puma even handles nicely on P6000s....

[damci]

marcosgt said:

Apparently not... Only the Puma is acceptable (And I wouldn't want to drive a Ka either, personally )

And whilst the engine in the Puma might not be lovely (I don't know), as someone mentioned earlier the rest of the car is great

M.

If that’s what she wants then go for it. I’m sure she will not be too concerned about how quick (or slow) it is.

Look out for worn suspension bushes, faulty HCV is common (heater should blow cold when on cold setting), cam belt should have been replaced by now regardless of age/mileage.

They all rust so I think finding a rust-free example may be a challenge!

[Chrisw666]

hora said:

I've seen numerous recommendations for P6000's on Pumas. Feck, why?!!!

They're not bad tyres just unsuitable for numerous applications.