Cavcraft Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 This car (Puma 1.7) has been, and still is, a massive laugh to own. Numerous TLGP victories include putting TEH SHITZ up a Honda S2000 owner, serving some turd in a BMW 3 series (Weds evening) and passing an Audi owner his bottom on a silver platter, amongst many others. Key features include:MOT June, had four matching fancy new tyres at last test101,000 miles or something.Strut braceRust on rear archesDamp interiorNew 'stat plus housing and gasketBoot that now opensIf this car has or had an EGR, it would not be clogged up. Trust me on that.It seems pretty decent on fuel, which changes slightly when you're driving LAC.Put better low beam bulbs in, now has five candles in a force nine gale, as opposed to one. They're still pretty rubbish though, so if you like driving fast down dark lanes late at night, you either need to fit spot lights or just buy something else. One headlight tab broke so pretty good at illuminating tree topsIt's actually ok to drive sensibly, it doesn't feel thrashy like an MX5, but once you've spied your arse and opened it up a bit, it's hard to drive sensibly. It's the 1.7, I think there was a thing with Yamaha making the engine, but whatever it's fucking ace.Filthy dirty, been hammered pretty much every day (but only once warm) and I'll genuinely be gutted if/when it goes.It's in Chester, but could probs meet somewhere (within reason) Want to swap for a five door car, ideally a Vectra C hatch or estate in diesel flava. Holiday and cycling season is upon is and four adults plus dog going to Scotland probably ain't going to work well in a Puma. Aston Martin, DVee8, Dirk Diggler and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Ain't going to work well in a vectra either Billy. Trust me. dave21478, Paul Dupart and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Aye. Should be fine with a Passat though. sporty-shite, twosmoke300, SiC and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloth Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 pissrat 3b derv would be fine. only vec c worth a punt is a 3.2 v6 puma enginez fit in ford ka's btw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Ain't going to work well in a vectra either Billy. Trust me. It worked very well in my last three mate! twosmoke300 and Bren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Do remember the dog is smaller than the average handbag, probably doesn't take up much room. The Moog and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Also it's got reversing sensors #dealmaker purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Laguna 2? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Also it's got reversing sensors #dealmakerThe dog or the cat (puma)? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Why the fuck does a puma need reversing sensors? Tiny car Wingz123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Awful rear visibility to be fair egg, The Moog, Tamworthbay and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Awful rear visibility to be fairNot wrong. There are 70s lambos with better rear view. egg and twosmoke300 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 No, disagree with that, mine was more easy to park then the gooners. Granted it's no xm but you get used to it. Notwithstanding, 2 randoms please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 No, disagree with that, mine was more easy to park then the gooners. Granted it's no xm but you get used to it.Notwithstanding, 2 randoms pleaseBut was that due to visibility or was it that it’s hard to park a car when it’s continually broken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 No mine worked, just... If I didn't leave it all weekend! Happy days of holding a project puma meet up with my slipping clutch! Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 My maye had 2 of these in quick succession back when they were new, went and handled so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 This would be with me if insurance wasn't such a cunt as to not regard it as classic fodder until 20 years of age. I have all of my NCB on the i10 so none for Ms Puma. Grrr. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Oh, taking out the big rectangle of black plastic in the air box makes it much better so it is said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey79 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Fantastic cars, loved mine.. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Laguna 2? Pez or dizzler M8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Pez or dizzler M8?Crap I was pissed when I wrote that... Derv but I don't think I can afford to swap 55mpg for 35mpg... I'll have a number if it goes to roffle to apologies for getting your hopes and dreams up of owning a gooner2... Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 Haha, no worries champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 If by some chance you were to sell outright instead of swap, do you have a figure in mind...? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 Ooh, there's a question. Can I have a think about it, Mat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I am prepared to swap it for a Vauxhall.Perfect for a Scotland trip as it needs to go north.R reg White Corsa 1.2 with 12KWhen you get to Scotland the next owner may swap that for a Vectra. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 The Audi of many miles may be for sale after the weekend. 40 odd mpg and an estate, probably more if you put a fresh thermostat in as it runs a little cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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