felixgogo
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Longest Owned Puma?
Hi everyone, I have been a long time lurker - loving the modified Pumas on here - some great ideas.
I wonder - am I the owner with the longest owned Puma?
I purchased my 1.7 Lux Moondust Silver Puma in November 2000 brand new with 1.7 miles on the clock. I have continously owned her since then, racking up 69,000 miles. I am in the Midlands.
She has been maintained at Ford dealers all her life, often going in for services prior to needing them, particularly oil changes. She is on her third cambelt, new water pump, has had new lower front wishbones fitted (in warranty) and has suffered from the usual issues, rear parcel shelf, door locks going stiff, rear high level brake light ... breaking.
Sides were treated and resprayed when rust started, waxoyled. Last MOT mentioned exhausting needs looking at - and Ford OEM system is 546 pounds, so an aftermarket stainless steel system at 350 is looking likely.
I totally love this car - and now she is worth so little to anyone else, she has increased in value to me. Knowing every mile, every ding, every issue is worth mountains.
I intend to keep her forever.
Hi everyone, I have been a long time lurker - loving the modified Pumas on here - some great ideas.
I wonder - am I the owner with the longest owned Puma?
I purchased my 1.7 Lux Moondust Silver Puma in November 2000 brand new with 1.7 miles on the clock. I have continously owned her since then, racking up 69,000 miles. I am in the Midlands.
She has been maintained at Ford dealers all her life, often going in for services prior to needing them, particularly oil changes. She is on her third cambelt, new water pump, has had new lower front wishbones fitted (in warranty) and has suffered from the usual issues, rear parcel shelf, door locks going stiff, rear high level brake light ... breaking.
Sides were treated and resprayed when rust started, waxoyled. Last MOT mentioned exhausting needs looking at - and Ford OEM system is 546 pounds, so an aftermarket stainless steel system at 350 is looking likely.
I totally love this car - and now she is worth so little to anyone else, she has increased in value to me. Knowing every mile, every ding, every issue is worth mountains.
I intend to keep her forever.