A goodbye before I got started!

[audio84]

Hey guys,

I've been on this forum on and off for a few years, looking to get my Puma. I had a huge list going and a lot of plans and ambitions for the car - but sadly I won't be getting the puma that I wanted.

Reason being is that I've just bought a Toyota Celica VVTi 140bhp for an offer that I couldn't refuse! I test drove the puma and the celica and found that the toyota felt a bit better for myself I wouldn't have to spend money doing rear disc conversions, dash backlit conversions, different alloy wheels, lowering etc, as I would have needed to do with the puma. Yeah this will still be my project, but the majority of it is all there.

Here she is:

You guys have been absolutely fantastic, and no doubt I'll keep checking the forum from time to time!

All the best

- Geraint

 

[XIIVVX]

Hmmmmmm

I have driven both and the Toyota just doesn't have the dynamics I'm afraid - even compared to a standard 1.7 without all the mods you listed.

But I am sure you will enjoy it, and Toyota are pretty bomb proof.

 

[slayllian]

hope you get along with it well k:

 

[BenF]

hmm - I have also driven the Toyota and preferred the puma (Toyota was great in straight lines, that was about it)

it is down to personal preference though and I am sure you will have a lot of pleasure from yours

don't be a stranger!

 

[quest63]

I've not driven one but it was second on my shopping list, good luck with it :thumbs:

 

[red]

Enjoy the car!

 

[PumaJay]

again... driven both and the puma was a better drivers car, the only celica i would choose over the puma is the 180bhp version, the extra power is enough to set it apart

 

[evilrob]

Sorry to be another douchebag in the "tried a Celica, preferred the Puma" camp.

You'll be back! :-D

 

[The Arch Bishop]

Another 'tried the Ceiica' comment here (and I've tried a lot of Celica's over the years). Definitely prefer the Puma, but the Celica is still a great car and is a pretty design. Oh and it's likely to be as reliable as a Puma too!

 

[FordFan]

This was my second choice, chain trimming belt was very attractive but my heart was set on the pumas curve appeal.

I am sure it will be an enjoyable purchase, enjoy it.

 

[audio84]

Thanks guys

It's simply phenomenal to drive. I'd love to stick around though as you all seem brilliant - I could even come to the next meet if I'd be allowed lol!

 

[BenF]

of course you'd be welcome!

see you at Sheffield on Saturday?!

 

[Dal]

Wouldn't be the first Celica on a meet

Sheffield meet 2008:

Some more meet point cars

• Dal
• Sep 28, 2009

 

[audio84]

Awesome Can't make it on Saturday, but I'll be keeping an eye on the forum to see when the next meet is!

 

[troyster]

Damn my pumas not ready for saturday grrrr, do you all just do sheffield? new i should of stayed in yorkshire grrrr again :roll: