Hello fellow puma peeps

[Griffathome]

Hi, the names Darren, just brought me a puma as always wanted one, it's them rear qtr light windows that remind me of a former love the Capri lol

A little about me, I'm 35 and love me cars, I was chairman of the local mini club for 5 years(another love affair) 4 wheeled Motorsport fan notably f1, so please no football questions lol. Live with my fiancé and 3 step children plus my youngest, and my other 2 live with there mother

Anyways I got me a x reg 1.4 in silver 75k on the clock service history upto 64k, will post some pics when I take some.
Nothing to declare as wrong with oh 1 tyre might need replacing lol but will find out in October when mot due, the first keeper had everything done as and when it needed so has had new arches, apart from 1 starting to go again small bubbles appearing.

I will be servicing it shortly and my first question on the forum will be recommended places to buy parts etc, cheaper the better as 4 kids feeding habits come first lol

Looking forward to puma ownership

Darren

 

[Griffathome]

Eastbourne, East Sussex where I'm from no beaches head, gods waiting room jokes heard them all before lol

 

[quest63]

Welcome aboard :thumbs:

 

[Catweasel]

Hi Darren, welcome to the forum.

 

[Neil]

Hi and welcome.

 

[paulsmiffy]

Hi fella, welcome aboard, I have a Millie and 2 classic minis as well,
I find the ford scene very different in a good way from the mini scene, you will find handling very similar of the cars, again welcome,

 

[Dal]

Welcome along k:

 

[PhilLew]

welcome along, you'll find a few former Capri owners here too :wink:

 

[hewy]

Welcome to club! I use to live in Hastings for bit. Well it was St Leonard's but I had to move back up north due to family issues. Parts for the Puma are reasonable and most parts for it are the same as the MK4/5 Fiesta. Rust around the rear arches is a common issue for the Puma but there is a member on here sells the arches as well as other trader members on here selling spares for it. Problem is with Puma it will not fit all your kids in it! lol

 

[Griffathome]

Right let's see if these pics get on here lol

 

[Griffathome]

Will take some more at weekend after her weekly wash and Hoover lol

 

[Griffathome]

Got the following info of the etis.ford site



* Illustration shows model only
Puma 1997-2001, 1.4L Zetec-S EFI (90PS), Moondust Silver (Metallic)

VIN Number:
Primary Features
Build Date: 15.08.2000
Vehicle Line: Puma 1997-2001
Body Style: 3 Door Coupe
Version: Series 10
Engine: 1.4L Zetec-S EFI (90PS)
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Transaxle - B5/IB5
Drive: RHD FWD
Axle Ratio: 4.25
Emission: EEC 96 Car (EEC 1)
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"GB"
Paint: Moondust Silver (Metallic)
Interior Colour: Alchemy Interior
Interior Fabric: Chrome/Twill

Minor Features
Cologne Plant Built
Less Security Lock Group
Less SVO Application/Label
Marketing Level 1
(-) SVP
With Power Front Windows
With Tinted Glass All Round
With Heated Windscreen
With Heated Rear Window
Drivers Power Heated Convex Mirror
With Pass Convex Elec/Heated Mirror
With Door Dead Locks
With Infra-Red Lock Control
With Rear Window Wiper/Washer
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
6 X 15" Alloy Wheel - No.2
195/50VR x 15 Tyres
Cold Start -15 Deg C
4 Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System
Less Anti-Spin Traction System
Gear 3.15/1.93/1.28/0.95/0.76
With Pollen Filter
With Recirculating Heater
With Power Steering(Fixed Ratio)
Sport/Leather Steering Wheel
With MPH/KMH Speedometer
Less Reverse Proximity Sensor
With Anti-Theft Alarm
With Engine Immobilizer - Integral
6000CD RDS EON
Less Upgraded Sound System
With 4 Speakers
With High Mounted Stop Lamp