Proud owner of a Puma!!

[Twiggie]

Hi Guys,

My other half just brought me a 2000 Model 1.7 Puma and ive got to say its the best car ever!! I had a BMW Compact before (sadly vandalised) and I really didnt think anything could beat my beloved Pimp Mobile but I was so so wrong!.

I cant even believe I have joined a Forum for my Car at my age lol!!.

Anyway, any tips for keeping my baby happy and well would be greatfully received.

Nix

 

[badger_]

Welcome to the forum They're great little cars, my Mum had a drive of mine... and bought one of her own :lol:

 

[yippeekiay]

Hi and welcome k:

 

[BenF]

welcome, but what do you mean 'at my age'?!

 

[Twiggie]

LOL Know 42 isnt old really but wanted a Sporty car even though at my age with young children most are looking for people carriers, not me I want something that will make me smile when I'm driving it.

You only live once!!!

P.S. got a problem with the heating in the 'Fly' (nickname cos headlights remind me of the film), the heating is permanently hot we are told its relatively easy to fix and inexpensive.... bloomin hope so!

 

[mrMechanix]

Hi. That'll be your heater control unit. There's a thread in the FAQ section that'll tell you all about it. welcome.

 

[Reechard]

Welcome to the club

get some pictures of the puma up.

 

[martinthrapston]

welcome along,there are a few members on here that are over 40 but the oldest has to be yip lol k: k:

 

[yippeekiay]

haha...was waiting for that one Martin....lol.

I'm 'WELL' behind Ben and only a couple of years older than you kiddo

 

[johnnycope]

LOL Know 42 isnt old really but wanted a Sporty car even though at my age with young children most are looking for people carriers, not me I want something that will make me smile when I'm driving it.

You only live once!!!

P.S. got a problem with the heating in the 'Fly' (nickname cos headlights remind me of the film), the heating is permanently hot we are told its relatively easy to fix and inexpensive.... bloomin hope so!

it could just be a fuse, not sure which one - it's about 4th from left top row - mine blows a couple of times a year - never found the cause - it's been happening about 5 years - so no worries in just replacing.

 

[red]

Johny, is that the fuse for the heater/interior light/clock, that does cause it but you would have these three symptoms together.

 

[Y0ungn1ck]

At 67 and three quarters I still enjoy driving my Puma (also my Fiesta ST150 and my Mazda MX-5 Arctic)

The benefit of being ancient is that you can actually afford to insure fun cars. All my cars insured fully comp.
with protected NCBonuses cost less than £600 total.

 

[johnpidge]

LOL Know 42 isnt old really but wanted a Sporty car even though at my age with young children most are looking for people carriers, not me I want something that will make me smile when I'm driving it.

You only live once!!!

P.S. got a problem with the heating in the 'Fly' (nickname cos headlights remind me of the film), the heating is permanently hot we are told its relatively easy to fix and inexpensive.... bloomin hope so!

Your only 42 ha ha

I'm 51 and still child like when I feel like it

 

[BenF]

haha...was waiting for that one Martin....lol.

I'm 'WELL' behind Ben and only a couple of years older than you kiddo

not that far behind me, young man!