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| Performance | 7.5/10   |
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| Practicality | 6.3/10 |
| Reliability | 7.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7.5/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.1/10 |
Full review by
kim2659
on 5th Aug 2008
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Good Points: Huge boot space, really hugs the corners, cute and stylish little convertible, drives really well, gets mistaken for an Audi TT!
Bad Points: Doors 'stick' (the handles snapped off before now) despite constantly taking it back to Ford to look at, the huge turning circle, a clearer back window would be beneficial too.
General comments: I love my Ford Streetka! I have the 05 black 'Red' version with red leather interior and despite looking at many other softtops, I cannot find anything which looks as good and that, primarily, has as much boot space! I did want to trade up before we reached MOT stage and but I've decided to keep her as frankly, I can't find anything better.
I have had no problem with the roof leaking and frankly, despite it being a manual roof mechanism, it is very simple and easy to put the roof up and down.
The main problem I have had is with the door handles catching. I have taken her back to Ford several times and no cause or fault has been found. However, the Ford Customer Services people have assured me that when the problem is solved, it will be fixed for free as I have brought it to their attention enough.
If you're wondering whether to buy a Streetka - don't wonder anymore. Go and buy one!
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Review by
Sue2008
on 30th Jul 2008
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I've owned my Ford Street Ka for two months and absolutley love driving it, especially with the top down. Its great to drive on hot sunny days when eveyone else is baking in their cars. I'm curious to see what its gonna be like in the winter but im sure the heated seats will be handy. Two months on and I still look out the window to admire it. Its one of the nicest cars ive drove. Finding a hardtop seems to be quite difficult, maybe I should have purchased the winter version instead. Putting the ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 26th Jul 2008
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I have had my Ford Street kA a year and have had the RAC out 5 times, 2 blow outs (not the cars fault) both handles snapping costing £70 each, then various lights on the dashboard keep coming on particularlly the battery. Sick of not being able to rely on it and have got to get it swapped.... should never have got rid of my good old faithful Ford Focus!
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Review by
princessannie
on 23rd Jul 2008
User Rating : 8
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The Ford StreetKa is a generally fun and nippy drive. No problems here with the roof rattles and leaks that others are describing - I pressure wash mine and have never had a single leak! Have had to fork out money on a few irritating problems that are apparently common with the Streetka, including spark plug leads cracking, paintwork on the bumpers bubbling and then chipping off, door handles failing and an oxygen sensor blowing. But despite this, it's a reliable car that's a joy to own.
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Review by
Guest.
on 12th Jul 2008
User Rating : 8
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I've had my Ford Streetka 6 days, and on Monday it will be going into Ford services as I believe my drivers door handle cable has snapped... I cant get into it from outside, but can get out!
I still love my streetka, and hope no other things go wrong with it.. its a gorgeous car really, cream leather, storm grey in colour... luv it!
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Review by
Peebobs
on 29th Jun 2008
User Rating : 8
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Only had a week and I love it!
Looks better than an Audi TT, great CD player, plenty of boot space and fantastic leather seats-well comfy!
Overall for a second hand car-I love it. It was a brill price and all my friends are jealous. Can't stop looking at it!
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Review by
lynda k
on 17th Jun 2008
User Rating : 8
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I have had my 53 reg Ford Streetka for 4 weeks now. Minor faults.....seat belt keeps getting stuck in the bracket (sorted quite easily) have already been locked out of my car by putting the shopping in the boot......along with the keys! And as no cabin access the rac had to let me in! Apparently this is very common with the Street Ka!
No leaks to roof.......contrary to what I had read in previous reviews. All in all I love it to bits! I would advise anyone who wants a streetka to buy one and enj ...
lynda k's full review | 178 words
Review by
Guest.
on 5th Jun 2008
User Rating : 7
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I normally exchange my car after three years but I will be keeping my Ford Street KA for at least another year. There is nothing in my price range made by Ford that I currently like as much.
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Review by
Guest.
on 28th May 2008
User Rating : 6
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The Ford Street Ka may be coming to end of production but still cheeky in town and on motorways.
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Review by
emwes
on 22nd May 2008
User Rating : 10
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I have recently had a beaqutiful gift - a Ford Streetka! It is such a head turner and nice and quick. Mine is machine silver and I feel like a million dollars driving it!
It looks like a transformer car!
Everyone looks at you when you drive it- a must have for any aspiring poser!
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Review by
Guest.
on 13th May 2008
User Rating : 8
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My Ford StreeKA has been very reliable (03 plate). Deffinatly a head turner still, especially with the roof down.
Fun to drive and still comfortable even on long jounerys. Cheap on Insurence (Grp 7), a nice economical 1600i, not to low to the floor to get in and out of, especially us older folk having a mid-life crises.
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Review by
Guest.
on 16th Apr 2008
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Not happy, drinks to much petrol not enough performance higher road tax that any 1.6 car around. 210 for the year.
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Review by
Guest.
on 31st Mar 2008
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The Ford Street Ka looks amazing, and is cheap enough for most budgets, with enough power. I reckon it is about as economical to run as most of the other same cars I have had too such as the KA, Peugeot 206, but it's a lot more of a toy! If I am going to spend thousands on a car why would I pick a boring one that looks the same as all the rest?
I intend to keep this car for at least another couple of years. Normally I'd already be looking around for something else as the MOT is now looming. Thin ...
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Review by
bodecca
on 27th Feb 2008
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I've had my Ford StreetKa for nearly 5 years and was until last week reasonably happy barring the issues listed in the bad points. Last week whilst driving along the A3 my engine died. A large chunk of metal (some sort of rod - integral to making the engine work!) snapped off. I found this under my car lying in the £20 worth of petrol I'd just put in my car. Before anyone asks was there oil in the car - there was. To date no one can tell me why this has happened, besides the obvious I need ...
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Review by
kellypotter
on 19th Feb 2008
User Rating : 10
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The Ford Ka is very nippy and looks fantastic. I have one and totally love it cant wait for the summer but any chance I get to have the roof down its down.
Just a great little car very quirky but funky great mover you put your foot down and it moves, just love it!
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Review by
jhib01
on 16th Feb 2008
User Rating : 9
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Best car I have ever had (well, within my price range anyway). The best car I have ever had- and I'm a bloke!
Seriously, this car is so much fun to drive! I've had it for 3 years now and will keep it for as long as possible.
Take it into a corner and it hangs on nicely. Best is when you are taking long curves. Has enough speed to stay in the outside lane of the motorway with ease. Has plenty of space in the front (but then, I am short!). Also, has good boot space due to the manual folding roof ( ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 11th Jan 2008
User Rating : 7
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I really can't see how most of the reviewers say it's not fast. It's clearly been geared for mid range torque IE overtaking floor it in third gear and believe me its plenty quick enough. Besides it's a boulevard cruiser not a turbocharged whippet.
Relax chill out enjoy driving again and go and get one.
Ohh and the complaints about leaks and rattles etc well all convertibles do that. For these folks a hard top would be best.
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Review by
Guest.
on 13th Dec 2007
User Rating : 7
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I enjoyed reading the foregoing reviews; all well done and of assistance to anyone considering buying a convertible.
Based on the foregoing reviews I would not buy it.
I have driven convertibles since 1974 and recently traded my 1974 Super Beetle Convertible for a 2007 New Beetle Convertible at the same dealership. 150 HP. 72 m.p.h. in 3rd gear (tested and there are five gears. Top speed 120 mph (caan If one has a boat, one should be driving a convertible; it's in the bloodstream !
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Review by
cherry mini
on 8th Dec 2007
User Rating : 9
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Cant complain with the overall handing as I love driving my Ford Street Ka and it is quite nippy for its size. But I think something with the back windscreen could be improved as it is plastic and scratches very easily so everything becomes a blurr. Good for night time as the glare on drivers behind you isn't so bad!
Sometimes it is a pain when there is only two seats and you have 3 friends with you but hey it just wouldn't look right with a further 2 seats behind! The game of playing taxi on ...
cherry mini's full review | 342 words
Review by
Guest.
on 1st Dec 2007
User Rating : 7
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I have enjoyed my Ford Street Ka but have decided to sell and go back to a normal hatchback. It is a problem collecting larger items for instance for decorating and a trip to the tip is not an option.
Operating the manual top is very good, quick and simple, but it is a problem to get the winter top stored for winter months because you have to get someone to help lift it off and then store.
I wish I had just bought a normal Street Ka as they are about £3.000 less and less noisy.
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