Smile your way to work on the A556 (Ford Puma 1.7i 3dr)

Member Name: andy_waterworth

Product:	Ford Puma 1.7i 3dr
Date:	18/12/01 (1203 review reads)
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Advantages: great engine, stunning handling, good looks

Disadvantages: poor interior fit

We bought a puma 1.7i 6 months ago as a car for my girlfriend and I to share, she to do her daily commute, and I for fun at weekends, and the occasional run to the office.

As we bought the car the salesman told us "don't go home on the motorway take the scenic route" this is singularly the key piece of advice for any Puma owner. On county roads this car is a dream. The engine is powerful and revvy, the handling is sweet, corners rush up and the turn in is crisp with little body roll. Even when pushed really hard it is difficult to get any understeer, only a little controllable oversteer if you lift off, simply stunning.
The layout inside is good with a good level of equipment. We upgraded to the single CD player which sounds great and produces a very competent level from the standard speakers. However I am always switching it off to listen to the engine.

The bad bits
On the motorway it can be a little buzzy and feels like it needs another gear, 6speed puma next please Mr Ford. The interior is only OK some of the trim is a poor in fit and it feels a little plastic, but if you're going to buy this car to look at the inside then you should think again.

On balance it looks stunning , drives like a dream,and is a lot of fun. If you can get to work using only A or B roads this is the car for you. in fact once you buy it you will find the A roads by preference and arrive at work with a huge smile on your face...

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