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Author guys with puma's, in here please :)
LeeM
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29th May 11 at 21:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
looking at one tomorrow for the mrs, its a black 1.7 with 80 odd thousand miles and tax+test until january and ive been offered it for the grand sum of £300. insurance is a grand, but then a 1.0 micra is 890 so it not too bad in comparison.

what common stuff do i need to look for? im not expecting anything immaculate but as long as its mechanically sound it will do her as a runabout (its her first car so theres no point in getting anything expensive)
Jake
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29th May 11 at 21:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
rust, bottom arms, steve hiding in the bushes
LeeM
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steve sat inside polishing a knob?
minor rust im not too fussed about really, as long as they dont suffer any serious structural stuff that hides?
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29th May 11 at 22:07   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Rear bushes

Corsa 1.6 sport - 1
1.7 puma engined fiesta - 0

Keeping corsa's on the redline since 2008
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At 300quid,snap it up if it isn't a complete bucket in need of serious work.
LeeM
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could it split for that if the engine and box are in good condition?
Corsa_Sport21
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29th May 11 at 22:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Probably.

Engine would sell on the Fiesta forums.
brebaz
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Not want my saxo then??
big eck
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If you don't buy it let me know and I will.
LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by brebaz
Not want my saxo then??


this is round the corner so im looking at it tomorrow. other half thinks its better looking as well the mong
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30th May 11 at 00:27   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Seam to be a good track car!

Ian might buy it he likes collecting them!
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30th May 11 at 00:34   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jake
rust, bottom arms, steve hiding in the bushes
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Engine on it's own will go for £150ish, with the bits to convert a Fiesta you can at least double that.

Gear knob, silver dash trim, wheels and you're already up on that money.

Major things are corrosion, arches I would guess will be shot although no biggie as it's just cosmetic unless it's very bad. They'll be advisories on the previous test normally - brake pipes, sills, seat mounts on the floor.

If you have the previous certs you'll get a clue for it. Either way that is a cheap car.
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Its worth that money as its got decent tax and mot regardless of what car it is!
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30th May 11 at 09:49   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Rusty sills, rusty chassis rails, corroded rear brake lines
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30th May 11 at 09:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Another major thing is engine failure.

LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
Another major thing is engine failure.



really? in what way?
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30th May 11 at 10:32   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Engines are good, as long as oil level is maintained
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Cylinder liners and VCT.

Neither of which I would worry about if they're not currently apparent. The car is worth that much in bits even without the engine.

[Edited on 30-05-2011 by Ian]
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cool cheers, i need to give it a good going over it today. its from my mate whos a trader, hes giving it me for what it owes him apparantly
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Liners and hydraulic vct both rely on correct oil and levels
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clutch release bearing has gone on mine, makes a funny noise when changing gear. not sure if it's a common problem on puma's.

also waterpump is on it's way out, but coud happen to any car i suppose.
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30th May 11 at 14:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jake
steve hiding in the bushes



 
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