I've stuck a thread in the intro section, so I'll put a bit more detail in here and use this place to ask lots of noob questions.
Miss Oli8925 and I were looking for a car to replace her Classic Mini for short town journeys and the very short work run. Obviously it needed to be fairly cheap, small and economical, a good reputation for reliability was a must, especially as the Mini has recently refused to do anything at all. I pushed the point that if it was to replace a Mini and if I was to drive it regularly, it needed to be fun a little sporty as well, with a bit more character than 'just a car'. A small bit of research later and the Puma became no.1 candidate.
We've been on and off looking for a while but the missus was getting desperate without a working second car, and by desperate I mean dragging me off to look at £250 Fiestas that were well beyond their calling for the scrapyard. I spotted this on ebay, a bit above what we wanted to pay but local enough so decided to take a look. I was more than impressed with it's condition and it drove amazingly, FSH and the all important cambelt change. We got the price down a bit and shook on it. This morning it was delivered.
I've spent today jacking it up and exploring, it's not as good as I thought, but I'm still pleased and we both love it. Due to an insurance cock up (I don't recommend Churchill to anyone!) it looks like it will spend the next month on the driveway until the Saab's insurance runs out so we can get a multicar policy. I'm not too bothered though, it gives me a chance to sort a few things.
I was a bit disappointed to realise the sills were a bit bubbly at the front and the O/S/R arch/quarter has been repaird, possibly with 'some' filler involved. Otherwise, apart from about 5 very minor dents and a few more paint chips, it's pretty good.
So, the list of jobs and possible upgrades.
A really good clean, polish and wax. Might get it machine polished.
Shampoo and condition the leather
Renew both rear brake pipes (MOT advisory)
Renew rear top strut mounts (MOT advisory O/S)
Renew front suspension arm bushes (MOT advisory N/S, ?poly)
Remove arch lining, take back loose paint and surface rust, rust inhibitor, PU sealant, paint, waxoyl
Explore slightly 'fluffy' sills
Ford floor mats
Eibach springs
Buy Haynes and owner's manual
Replace cracked N/S/R light - can these be taken apart, cleaned and properly sealed to stop them leaking?
Replace hazed headlights - wet sanded
Osram Nightbreaker bulbs
Smoked or clear side repeaters
?Wind deflectors
?Spoiler like this - A long way off yet.
Look at correcting the little dents and chips.
Replace 6006 with 6000 and Connects2 Ipod/aux adapter
Reprogram key fob
Fix BAS & TCS light - N/S/F Sensor
Fix drivers window
Replace front speakers with 5.25" comps
This is the current fleet, neighbours are pleased...
Miss Oli8925 and I were looking for a car to replace her Classic Mini for short town journeys and the very short work run. Obviously it needed to be fairly cheap, small and economical, a good reputation for reliability was a must, especially as the Mini has recently refused to do anything at all. I pushed the point that if it was to replace a Mini and if I was to drive it regularly, it needed to be fun a little sporty as well, with a bit more character than 'just a car'. A small bit of research later and the Puma became no.1 candidate.
We've been on and off looking for a while but the missus was getting desperate without a working second car, and by desperate I mean dragging me off to look at £250 Fiestas that were well beyond their calling for the scrapyard. I spotted this on ebay, a bit above what we wanted to pay but local enough so decided to take a look. I was more than impressed with it's condition and it drove amazingly, FSH and the all important cambelt change. We got the price down a bit and shook on it. This morning it was delivered.
I've spent today jacking it up and exploring, it's not as good as I thought, but I'm still pleased and we both love it. Due to an insurance cock up (I don't recommend Churchill to anyone!) it looks like it will spend the next month on the driveway until the Saab's insurance runs out so we can get a multicar policy. I'm not too bothered though, it gives me a chance to sort a few things.
I was a bit disappointed to realise the sills were a bit bubbly at the front and the O/S/R arch/quarter has been repaird, possibly with 'some' filler involved. Otherwise, apart from about 5 very minor dents and a few more paint chips, it's pretty good.
So, the list of jobs and possible upgrades.
Remove arch lining, take back loose paint and surface rust, rust inhibitor, PU sealant, paint, waxoyl
Explore slightly 'fluffy' sills
Eibach springs
Osram Nightbreaker bulbs
?Wind deflectors
?Spoiler like this - A long way off yet.
Look at correcting the little dents and chips.
Replace 6006 with 6000 and Connects2 Ipod/aux adapter
This is the current fleet, neighbours are pleased...