1998 Ford Puma review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap car, good handling, poorly built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Door handle cable snapped.
Huge stone-chips on bonnet
Aircon has never worked properly
Wipers are the worst I have seen on ANY car.
Front tyres look like they will only last 8000 miles at most.
Rattles so much I have given up trying to cure them.
Badly designed read parcel shelf/boot.
General comments?
Try the car on speedbumps before you buy one! Feels like a major collision every time.
Space inside is VERY cramped, if you are over 6ft, you will have problems, and 2 people over 6ft in the car is similar to sardines in a can.
Stereo is awful, sound insulation is also poor, so if it is raining you probably won't hear it anyway!
Non-adjustable steering wheel makes things even tighter inside, as do the very small, close-together pedals
Handling is great, but doesn't drive anywhere near as well when it is wet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2002 |