New car to ProjectPuma :)

[Dal]

Hi all :thumbs:
My name is Dal and last night I became the proud owner of a lovely moondust silver Thunder edition 1.7 Puma (went 50/50 with my other half Cherie actually) :wub:

I've had a silver Puma before (See >here<) but have been without one since I sold it back in June 2010.

It's a 2001 (just - probably someones Christmas present as it was registered a week before) and has only 55,000 odd miles on it. Been owned for the last 2 years by an AA chap so in pretty good condition.

Original exhaust still!

Next to my "daily" Mazda 3 MPS:

There's a tiny bit of surface rust on the very bottom return of one rear arch and a bit more on the sills that only needs a rub down, protection and respray. 3rd brake light lens is cracked and it could do with getting the fairly new ditchfinder tyres relaced with something more confidence inspiring in the twisties. And a damn good clean of course!

I'd forgotten how crisp the gear changes were!

Anyway, I've read some of the very helpful thread on here so hope I can help out in the future too.



:-D

 

[Midnight Blue]

:thumbs:

 

[CherryVimto]

Welcome along Dal!

Nice looking cat you have there.

Be sure to have a look at the frequently asked questions section, lots of useful information there.

Also, have a look in the projects section so you can get some ideas of all the modifications you'll want to make... A nice set of poly bushes would be a good start!!

 

[crystalpuma]

LOL this is great! Can't believe how big it makes the Mazda look!

 

[PhilLew]

Hi, welcome along :grin:
you'll find lots of friendly helpful people on here, especially the Mods :grin: :grin: :grin:

 

[alexwilliams840]

Hi Dal, welcome to ProjP very friendly bunch here :-D

 

[Brian']

Welcome :-D - Do you have any plans for the Puma?

 

[Sparx]

WOW Back to Puma ownership!! I'm so chuffed for you both :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
It was bound to happen one day.. :-D sounds like a good'un too - 55000 miles!

 

[Dal]

It's first "outing" will be Rockingham on Sunday k:

 

[evilrob]

Hi and welcome! :thumbs:

:-D

 

[3Ddunk]

Hello and welcome!

 

[quest63]

I wish I could find one good enough

Methinks Irony is lost on some :-D

 

[Neil]

Welcome from the friendly moderation team!

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hello,
I must say tht is a very smart looking Puma, nice low milage too. The wheels look good. I am refubing 17" ST focus wheels of the same style to put on my Puma. Keep us posted on mods etc.
Regards
Richard Mansfield

 

[yippeekiay]

Nice one Dal AND Cherie!...seeing as she chipped in for half she should be mentioned equally

I can see your Mazda/Fiesta being left a bit now as the Puma really is fun and cheap with it k:

Still wish I'd kept mine :lol:

 

[Puma Babe]

welcome aboard

 

[crystalpuma]

Cue lots of arguing about who gets to drive it

 

[Dal]

You forget Vix, we don't argue

And it's hardly slumming it or boring if I have to go in my 260bhp Mazda.. :thumbs:

 

[crystalpuma]

Lol, true! You don't argue? That's weird

 

[Dal]

Too much like hard work all that arguing lark..

Went to work today in the little pooooma - was just like old times

Washed it tonight (in the drizzle) in readiness for Sunday and it's not in too bad a condition really for a 12 year old car. You only get a real feel for the paintwork when you wash a car I think.