First time puma owner, 2002 silver 1700 in the london area

[georgekaritzis]

Hello to you guys, So my first Puma, 29000 miles still on original tyres with no rust anywhere, Just did the cam belt & water pump and had a good look underneath while the car was on the ramp everything looks so good . The car spent 5 yrs off the road [ issues with owner not car ] and all MOTs seem to confirm milage is true. The only issue i have is with the harsh ride probably caused by the tyres which although have plenty of tread left are 13 yrs old ,

 

[Dal]

Nice find and welcome along :thumbs:

13 year old rubber would be well by it's best. Get some new tyres on and I bet it feels completely different. Perhaps check the suspension rubber bushes too as they'll deteriorate over time as well.

 

[Catweasel]

Sounds like a great find ! Welcome to the forum.

 

[dingwells1985]

Well done on getting the car it looks a real steel especially with no rust and only 29000 miles it just shows you there are still quite a few low mileage pumas out there!

 

[Felis Concolor]

...Puma, 29000 miles... with no rust anywhere...

SHOW it and you`ll be forgiven for what you`ve sinned... or most of it :twisted: :wink: Looking forward to checking out an album of that beauty (or beast, depending on options) :grin:

 

[georgekaritzis]

Thanks for all the welcomes, It is completely standard at the mo , will get new tyres and take it from there,