RE: Shed of the Week: Ford Puma
Discussion
Does the Puma have the record for the most SotW appearances?
I've had mine now for five years. As always, with all cars, there are differing opinions - it would be boring if we all wanted a white BMW/MB/Audi on lease! From a personal perspective, though, having driven a few things in the course of various jobs over the years, the Puma remains a sublime drive, thanks to it's fantastic chassis, feel and balance - and I think it looks miles better than any other small 'sporty' hatch, like the Clios and Peugeots mentioned as rivals. It was designed from the outset to be a great road car, and Ford got it bang on, IMHO - Top Gear considered it 'perfect, straight out of the box', and I'd agree. I gave mine to a pertrolhead friend (owner of classic 911s/E-Types/racing Alfas, etc.) to try - he came back with a massive grin on his face and said it was one of the best cars he'd driven on the road.
Certainly looking forward to updates on this on, FELIX!
I've had mine now for five years. As always, with all cars, there are differing opinions - it would be boring if we all wanted a white BMW/MB/Audi on lease! From a personal perspective, though, having driven a few things in the course of various jobs over the years, the Puma remains a sublime drive, thanks to it's fantastic chassis, feel and balance - and I think it looks miles better than any other small 'sporty' hatch, like the Clios and Peugeots mentioned as rivals. It was designed from the outset to be a great road car, and Ford got it bang on, IMHO - Top Gear considered it 'perfect, straight out of the box', and I'd agree. I gave mine to a pertrolhead friend (owner of classic 911s/E-Types/racing Alfas, etc.) to try - he came back with a massive grin on his face and said it was one of the best cars he'd driven on the road.
Certainly looking forward to updates on this on, FELIX!
Dal3D said:
Funny how time changes things - when I started www.projectpuma.com over 10 years ago as an owners club, they were routinely ridiculed as a girls car / just a fiesta etc by all those that'd never driven one.
Now lots of people have actually found out that they're a hoot to drive (even at legal speeds - roundabouts can be fun!) and as long as you get a decent one can cost bobbins to run.
Great shed.
I can thoroughly recommend Dal's projectpuma website for any owners out there - the best source of info/parts on the Puma and has some very helpful and knowlegeable guys on there.Now lots of people have actually found out that they're a hoot to drive (even at legal speeds - roundabouts can be fun!) and as long as you get a decent one can cost bobbins to run.
Great shed.
I've had 2 so far, both with Piper manifolds and full exhaust systems, they pop and bang and make the whole experience even better than it already is. parts are dead cheap usually and readily available. Rocker cover gasket can fail and the pattern ones aren't up to snuff, stick to genuine ones. Otherwise they go well enough and aren't terrible on fuel either.
paulg390 said:
Any Post Xmas updates from the lucky owner ?
Sorry, only just seen this!Nothing exciting to report. The Puma has been pressed into daily duties, the 'Quickclear' heated front windscreen has been a god send!! Although it's amazing how cold that metal gear knob can get!!!
It hasn't put a foot wrong or missed a beat, I'm still really enjoying that revvy engine and sweet gear change.
FELIX_5 said:
Although it's amazing how cold that metal gear knob can get!!!
It hasn't put a foot wrong or missed a beat, I'm still really enjoying that revvy engine and sweet gear change.
They do get quite cold, I bought my mum a Puma many years ago as a runabout, being in Scotland that gear-lever used to get cold quite often, so she made one of these, real wool!It hasn't put a foot wrong or missed a beat, I'm still really enjoying that revvy engine and sweet gear change.
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