What do you think of the Ford Puma?

Question

I really like the look of it, but was wandering, if anyone has sat in the back seat in comfort. It just doesn't look like the most practical of cars!

Answer 1

You're right, it's not the most practical of cars, but thats now what the cars about is it? The rear seat is useless, although they have a good sized boot.

They're not crap at all, and the people who keep saying "hairdressers car" will be the same people that tell me my MGF's a hairdressers car. They never do the math and realise that these two cars are actually quicker than a Golf GTi Turbo. Raises quite a few eyebrows when I leave boy racers trailing in my wake.

Basically, what you have is a Ford FIesta chassis, a very pretty body and a Yamaha engine. Engine's as with all japanese things, are bombproof. Watch out for damage to the bumpers, they're big and cost a lot if you need to replace one without claiming on your insurance.

If you need convincing, buy a copy of EVO magazine. They rate the Puma as one of the Best front drive cars ever. A true case of the whole being more than the sum of it's parts. But not practical if you have kids or ever use the back seat.

Answer 2

It is not the most practical but it is going to become a practical modern day classic, it is cheap to repair as it is a Fiesta under all the trimmings, but with great performance from the 1.7 engine model.

The shape means you loose some practicality over the Fiesta. Boot size etc. But two adults could get in the back.

They drive very well, like all fords. They are in the same class as the Vauxhall Tigra, and I would say try both models! And decide which one is best for you the ford should feel better to drive, but you decide.

There are not many Pumas on the market so prices remain high, they are usualy great colours like silver or dark blue or red or black, and you will get most of your money back at the end if you have kept it nice.

Answer 3

I've owned two, the first a silver one and the second the yellow millennium model. Both were 1700cc and I admit I enjoyed them.
I kept each for 2 years and therefore had no problem with either, cheap servicing and no need to call on the warranty. I admit I kept them in pristine condition and ensured that the wheel arches were pressure hosed regularly and therefore I incurred no rust infliltration at all.A great car for small people, nippy and good on fuel. The body on both cars was in excellent condition after two years and I obtained favourable prices in part exchange. Mistakenly, I swopped for an MGTF 135 which I thoroughly enjoyed but was unlucky on part exchange. I now own an Audi TT and it is fantastic.

Answer 4

It's a great coupe but you're right, not good for rear seat space. I've had one for 6 years and it's brilliant. It's never broken down and is very comfortable on long journeys. The only thing that isn't so good is the headlights - they're relatively weak. Otherwise it's a great drive and a future classic.

Answer 5

The ford puma's I've seen have had lost of rust around the wheel arches, and there shouldn't be a sports car in the world that has drum brakes.

Answer 6

They're pretty cars that are fun on a B-roads, but the rear seats, of course, are only really much good for kiddies. Not a problem for me though!

Answer 7

Forget it and buy a Hyundai Coupe at least you can get in the back and you dont lookm like a hairdresser getting out of it

Answer 8

No room in the rear and suffers from extensive electrical problems.

Answer 9

Dont bother get something more practical because when you want to sell it you will only get bid a bag of shebert lemons and cola bottle.

Answer 10

i wouldn't bother ... i bought one each for my last 2 ex's and not only are they unlucky (for me anyway!) but they burn a lot of oil after about 50,000 miles and are expensive to fix. there's absolutely no room in the back either ... good to drive though!