Ford Puma 1.7 Reviews

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Ford Puma 1.7
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Average Ratings for Ford Puma 1.7

  • Performance4.6 stars
  • Practicality3.6 stars
  • Reliability4.4 stars
  • Value for Money4.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.5 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

43 Reviews For Ford Puma 1.7

  • topsham Rank: Corporal 8th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Good Points: Drives well.


    Bad Points: Uncomfortable seating.Small petrol tank.


    General comments:
    The Ford Puma 1.7 goes well, drives well, corners well.Suspension too hard for anything but the smoothest of roads, avoid country lanes.Seats are uncomfortable - beware if you have any kind of back problem - and driving positions are limited. Steering wheel can't be adjusted.Still getting used to having to fill up after every journey.Have had to resort to elastic bands to stop parcel shelf descending into the boot.No cup holder!!

  • NickyD89 Rank: Lance Corporal 9th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have only owned my Puma for a short while but already feel very pleased with this sporty coupe. My Puma is a 2001 (Y) 1.7 in Panther Black with 30,000 miles. I was chuffed to find such a low mileage example because most 8 year old pumas have covered a fair bit more mileage. Its only my second car and an upgrade from a diesel Seat Arosa! Quite an upgrade but I was looking for a decent drivers car that is still reasonably practical and not too common (was initially looking at a mk5 zetec-s, glad ...

  • stephaniehart 30th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Ive had my ford puma 1.7 for 18 months and just love it. Its light, fast and sexy. I still catch myself looking at the car and smiling. I went from a 1.1 Metro so imagine my delight when I got my puma. the sound it makes is just lovely. Acceleration is quick and ive had no problems with it at all. It has done 110 000.00 Miles and I need to change it and am looking for another Puma, I dont think anything else will compare (unless obviously a Audi TT or something like that).

  • Guest 27th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    just bought a Ford Puma 1.7 and its brill brill brill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it. i was after a hyundai coupe but seen this puma in the paper and looked at it and......................had to have it. just a great car and a pleasure to drive.

  • Guest 28th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Ford Puma 1.7 is very nippy looks great compared to the tigra and other cars in that range. reliable. runs very well handles brill. always enjoy nipping out for a drive.
    not loads of room, but who cares. best car i have ever driven

  • Guest 24th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Exellent performance and handling. Good gearbox, very close ratio's, altogether a superb drivers car with big fun element.
    To sum up, a superb fun car with a real sense of sporty young carisma! An absolute hoot to drive on a country road, feeling very positive and lively, with gear ratios that help get the best from the flexible variable cam timing. Stunning good looks, no good for familys, but then you would buy an estate instead!

  • mrpiesxrayeyes Rank: Lance Corporal 29th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I bought the car with 90K on the clock and got rid with 120K on the clock, she was fully serviced and looked after, however I was traveling around 100 miles a day for about a year and I believe this didn't help, she wasn't trashed by myself and I don't believe that it would have made a difference IF I had thrashed her.

    Also, I find that the fuel consumption is a bit poor.... for me - 320 Miles on average to a tank.

    Oh and despite being NO bigger then a Fiesta (same floor pan) I find it to ...

  • puma606 24th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Fantastic Car. To be honest it wasn't what I was looking for when I got it. brought it at auction for £1750 which is a bargain.

    The insurance isn't to bad I'm 18 and have had my licence 6 months and I'm paying £1600 which isn't bad considering its a 1.7l and my mates are paying the same for 1.4l 106's and double for his Saxo VTR. And the Ford Puma is a hell of a lot quicker and looks better!

    Fantastic car. Would always recommend it.

  • Natalie82 12th Dec 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    The Ford Puma is a great little car to drive! Has never broken down on me, despite not being regularly serviced and it has covered over 135,000 miles. Sticks to the road, great handling, nippy and great fun!

  • ki1983 31st Jul 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    My brother bought the Ford Puma 1.7 in black about 6 years ago and then passed it on to me last august! Stunning car I must admit, and I think it looks best in black! I must say to people who wish to buy one, try not to modify it too much because it takes all the joy out from the car. The ECU on my puma has been remapped which I don't really advise because it drinks petrol!!

    I think Ford shouldn't have put a limiter on the 1st gear as it doesn't really pull too well but wow, is the 2nd gear ...

  • AyeKnight 13th Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Excellent MPG for such a sporty little number. My Focus 1.6 Zetec could do 340 miles on a tank and cost about £45 to fill up (80p a litre at the time), my Puma can do 260 miles on a tank and costs £35 to fill up (97p a litre), when you work it out it's very economical. Ford parts are cheap as it's based on a Fiesta (by no means let that point put you off).

  • broxy 26th Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    That's my car above and after owning her over 4 1/2 years now from new I can say she has never lost a beat.
    Superb car and a future classic, I won't be letting her go for quite some time to come.

  • carol burns 23rd Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Just adore my Ford Puma 1.7, had it for 5 years now and still get a buzz when i put my foot down, i would drive it 24/7 just for the sheer love of it!

  • abbi1412 Rank: Lance Corporal 1st Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Ford Puma 1.7 is simply a dream. I have had mine for over a year and love, love, love it. It's so cheap for what you get. It grips the road, picks up speed quickly, and it's just so stylish! The engine noise is really encouraging and gives it a great sporty feel.

    I've seen on many reviews there are references to fuel consumption. It costs around £27 to fill the tank. I commute to work 5 days per week and use it a lot socially, and I fill it up about every 10 - 12 days. Really for i ...

  • SCutchey 28th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The interior and exterior of the Ford Puma look superb. The handling is just brilliant with great steering and unbelievable roadholding. The performance is good and really suits the car whilst the gearchange is excellent. It sounds like a normal Fiesta when driving normally but when you open her up on the dual carriageway the engine note is really sporty. A really cherishable little car. Highly recommended.

  • rafagrinder 31st Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought a Ford Puma Coup , and I`m very happy for that, it`s a great car, very pretty. Too different from the other cars we see in the streets and that`s fantastic

  • tanya marie 23rd Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Ford Puma is a stunning car which picks up well!It is quick and always looks clean!
    The fuel has to be filled up a lot but it is worth every penny!
    I bought it for £5650! Not exactly cheap is it!
    I love this car and I think that it is worth every penny I've spent on it! 9/10

  • wardrobe 17th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    What can you say about the Ford Puma 1.7? I have had it now for 12 months, and I still smile every time I drive it. It is quick through the gears, handles like a dream, and the noise at 5000rpm is so sweet. All my mates call it a hairdressers car, no such luck! Just point it where you want to go and it goes there, very very very quickly.

  • Rinus 13th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Ford Puma is just a superb car for the money.

  • MOGGYDAVE 22nd Jun 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    There really cant be another car that looks as good, handles as well, accelerates so quickly or is so cheap to run/service for so little money! I bought my Ford Puma 1.7 new in 2001 and I've never looked back. It's a stupendous machine, nothing on the road compares. The only downside is the lack of a decent replacement. And before anyone mentions the leaky hatch, poor rear visibility or practicality... ITS A COUPE - WHAT DO YOU EXPECT! For any true driving enthusiast, try one - you'll love it.