2000 Ford Ka review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, good looking and fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing much, although there's a leak somewhere under the steering wheel when the car's been left standing for a while in the rain.
The engine's a bit rattly.
General comments?
I bought the car at six months old from a main dealer where it had been used as a courtesy car.
I traded in a 1997 Ka which had had problem after problem - leaky sun roof, leaky cooling system etc etc.
The new car's been okay so far.
I've been able to compare having power steering versus no power steering, as it's now standard on the Ka.
It doesn't make a huge amount of difference to be honest, except in parallel parking situations.
Handling is just as brilliant in both (this is the best thing about the Ka).
The 1.3 engine is a little under-powered when climbing steep motorway hills. Put the 1.25 Zetec engine in, Ford!
Running costs are pretty low.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 4600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10200 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2001 |