Hi, I would appreciate an estimate on how much I should put my Puma up for sale for.
It's a 2000 reg, black 1.7 with FSH Kenwood radio/cd player, electric windows, and the normal gubbings of a standard Puma.
It's done 78k miles.
Now the good parts:
It's got a new clutch, and back forks and bushes and 3 new tyres, and rocker cover gasket was replaced as well because of a small oil leak, all done end of summer 2011.
It's a good engine, never fails, sounds good, and solid all round.
Now the bad parts:
The body work has been keyed on most panels, so to get it looking good again would pretty much require a complete respray. Could use a paint pen to make it look okayish I suppose if you're not a perfectionist.
The suspension needs work: the shock absorbers, coils, top mounts will all need replacing. The steering will most likely need to be looked at after this is done as it pulls to one side over bumps, but I'm pretty sure this is being caused by the suspension needing replacing.
Needs a new clock spring or indicator stalk as there is a grinding sound and sometimes doesn't auto self cancel when indicating left.
Door trims need new plugs as they are loose and rattle on bumpy roads.
Need's a new backbox as the baffle is coming out. 30/50 quid repair/replace.
There is a ciggerette burn on the drivers seat which I have attempted to repair with a upholstery repair kit, doesn't look great but could be professionally repaired for 30 odd quid.
Car seats have had a few mcdonalds cola's spilt over them by my ex and thus would need a clean to get nice.
The drivers side window clunks when fully wound down and although not a problem as such, will need some tinkering to find out why it's doing that
The previous owner must of had a bump with something as the front bumper isn't flush with the side panels, but near enough, it's hard to notice until close inspection.
Missing a mud guard.
Has the dreaded arches rust on both rear sides which I have used anti rust on, primed, then painted but obviously will return. Wasn't that bad.
All in all, the worst parts are the suspension and scratching damage, the rest are just foibles that could be fixed up and repaired by anyone with an interest.
The good thing about the car is that it's never let me down even with all the problems, starts first time every time, drives solid, engine loves to be used.
How much do you think I should put this up for? Or shall I just scrap it? I was told by the mechanic who did my clutch that I could sell the engine for £600 but then I wouldn't know what to do with the rest of the car, I found it hard to believe him as I've seen fully working whole Puma's go for 650, albeit high mileage.
What do you guys think?
It's a 2000 reg, black 1.7 with FSH Kenwood radio/cd player, electric windows, and the normal gubbings of a standard Puma.
It's done 78k miles.
Now the good parts:
It's got a new clutch, and back forks and bushes and 3 new tyres, and rocker cover gasket was replaced as well because of a small oil leak, all done end of summer 2011.
It's a good engine, never fails, sounds good, and solid all round.
Now the bad parts:
The body work has been keyed on most panels, so to get it looking good again would pretty much require a complete respray. Could use a paint pen to make it look okayish I suppose if you're not a perfectionist.
The suspension needs work: the shock absorbers, coils, top mounts will all need replacing. The steering will most likely need to be looked at after this is done as it pulls to one side over bumps, but I'm pretty sure this is being caused by the suspension needing replacing.
Needs a new clock spring or indicator stalk as there is a grinding sound and sometimes doesn't auto self cancel when indicating left.
Door trims need new plugs as they are loose and rattle on bumpy roads.
Need's a new backbox as the baffle is coming out. 30/50 quid repair/replace.
There is a ciggerette burn on the drivers seat which I have attempted to repair with a upholstery repair kit, doesn't look great but could be professionally repaired for 30 odd quid.
Car seats have had a few mcdonalds cola's spilt over them by my ex and thus would need a clean to get nice.
The drivers side window clunks when fully wound down and although not a problem as such, will need some tinkering to find out why it's doing that
The previous owner must of had a bump with something as the front bumper isn't flush with the side panels, but near enough, it's hard to notice until close inspection.
Missing a mud guard.
Has the dreaded arches rust on both rear sides which I have used anti rust on, primed, then painted but obviously will return. Wasn't that bad.
All in all, the worst parts are the suspension and scratching damage, the rest are just foibles that could be fixed up and repaired by anyone with an interest.
The good thing about the car is that it's never let me down even with all the problems, starts first time every time, drives solid, engine loves to be used.
How much do you think I should put this up for? Or shall I just scrap it? I was told by the mechanic who did my clutch that I could sell the engine for £600 but then I wouldn't know what to do with the rest of the car, I found it hard to believe him as I've seen fully working whole Puma's go for 650, albeit high mileage.
What do you guys think?
