Just picked up a 97 puma with 68k for £700.
Only previous ford was an escort estate. Most recent car was a perodua nippa! which was a £300 buy to tide me over when my Saab 9-5 blew up. Had been waiting for the perfect car, but the weather has forced me to get a car that is watertight again. Nearly bought an 06 Volvo S60 D5, but took a punt on this as it is fun, and they seem to be holding values slightly better now. Also I needed a car for tommorow, and this was available straight away.
Well documented service history until 09, and then mechanic owned/maintained. Little rust, and age is still a slight concern.
After market 17" alloys (which I have already bloody marked). Might switch back to original wheels this week?
I live on the Isle of Man, so de-restricted b roads aplenty. I use my car for work, and do about 1k a month. Needed a balance of grunt, fun and economy.
First impressions are good, condensation doesn't bother me too much, but a hole in the front bumper does. Looking for a replacement at the moment. I will give it a service this week. I may also upgrade the brakes as they are fine but not amazing.
Few questions: Any essential/suggested mods or checks that I should do?
With the service I have heard mixed things about oil choice. I normally use fully synthetic, but I have heard there can be an issue? Do people tend to prefer newer or older cars from an enthusiast standpoint? And finally, are these ideally project cars or best left stock?
My mechanical skills are not great, but I will be doing most things myself. I have basic tools, an obd scanner, a soldering iron, and a search engine...do I need much else?
Only previous ford was an escort estate. Most recent car was a perodua nippa! which was a £300 buy to tide me over when my Saab 9-5 blew up. Had been waiting for the perfect car, but the weather has forced me to get a car that is watertight again. Nearly bought an 06 Volvo S60 D5, but took a punt on this as it is fun, and they seem to be holding values slightly better now. Also I needed a car for tommorow, and this was available straight away.
Well documented service history until 09, and then mechanic owned/maintained. Little rust, and age is still a slight concern.
After market 17" alloys (which I have already bloody marked). Might switch back to original wheels this week?
I live on the Isle of Man, so de-restricted b roads aplenty. I use my car for work, and do about 1k a month. Needed a balance of grunt, fun and economy.
First impressions are good, condensation doesn't bother me too much, but a hole in the front bumper does. Looking for a replacement at the moment. I will give it a service this week. I may also upgrade the brakes as they are fine but not amazing.
Few questions: Any essential/suggested mods or checks that I should do?
With the service I have heard mixed things about oil choice. I normally use fully synthetic, but I have heard there can be an issue? Do people tend to prefer newer or older cars from an enthusiast standpoint? And finally, are these ideally project cars or best left stock?
My mechanical skills are not great, but I will be doing most things myself. I have basic tools, an obd scanner, a soldering iron, and a search engine...do I need much else?