Fords Go-cart (Ford Puma 1.7i 3dr)

Member Name: Dogsbody2

Product:	Ford Puma 1.7i 3dr
Date:	10/11/05 (1766 review reads)
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Advantages: Fantastic handling, quick steering, looks Great

Disadvantages: Just try reversing or getting in the back.

I always fancied one and when a friend was selling a 1.7i in red, I had to have it.
It replaced a 25 year old XR3i, which believe it or not was noticabally quicker accelerating.
The Puma drives like a go-cart, just turn the wheel and its there. No messing unless the road is wet, then it suffers like all front wheel drive cars.
The engine has loads of low down torque and revs freely, but it could do with a bit more power, for me anyway.
The "traction control" is a bit of a joke. Torque control till 18mph, then it switches off and wheel spin sets in. A launch system really I suppose.
The brakes are good, but fade if your very heavy with them, I now have EBC green stuff pads which are a great improvment.
The heater control valves jam open or closed for a pass time, very easy to change but expensive and getting in or out of the back seats are for the young or flexible only.

They do have a bit of the "hair dresser car" image problem.

Summary: Fantastic fun to drive, cheap to run. Only treat it as a two seater with extra luggage room.

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