[Ltampkins]

now,

dont get me wrong, i like the puma as i looked for at least 6mnths to get the right one, however, i have to question the AMOUNT you guys must spend on your cars with all these engine etc mods, plus insurance costs etc.

at the end of the day you end up with a good handling car (if your cosmetic changes dont ruin it and the handling mods are completely correctly set up) that is realtively quick compared to other 1.7 cars and fairly comfortable.

but for the amount you spend (i mean 10k for an engine transplant!) u could end up with far better kit, far better handling, far quicker machinery

all you have is a small coupe worth half what you spent on it?

like i said at the begining i do LIKE the puma and whilst it is a hoot to drive i am completely bored by its lack of pace, tiny range, etc etc. but there is NO way i would spend a further few '000 pounds getting it to a level that is still well short of kit i could buy for the same money i spend on the tweaks to my puma.

[Monkey Machine]

It's the age old debate really, do you modify your current car or change it for another one. I personally don't think that it's worth modifying a car (although I am going to change the wheels on my Puma) purely because you'll never make the money back when you sell it. But for some it's all about having a car that's different than the rest.

[spenspuma]

But then I wouldnt have met you rabble

so wheres the good points

[BOK]

The question asked is the same question you could ask the owner of any modified vehicle...it's all down to personal taste. The owner of a diesel car may ask you why you bother with a petrol-engined car.

Many of us have moved on from our Pumas to other cars for the very reasons you have described, others are happy to accept them as they are and have owned them for years...some have spent much money modifying, for them their car is their hobby.

Not everything in life is logical or rational, this is just an example!

Check out these guys:
http://www.streetmachinemagazine.co.uk/index.html
http://www.customcarmag.co.uk/

This post has been edited by BOK: 12 March 2006 - 01:26 PM

[PureTonic]

I suspect most buy the best they can afford at the time and then mod when they have the cash. Over a few years you might spend Å“10k on your car, but that doesn't mean you originally had Å“10k to spend on a car.

[Jessie]

so wheres the good points

Aye thats true

Err............Hello Puma Driving Girlfriend HERE!!

This post has been edited by Jessie: 12 March 2006 - 05:59 PM

[mikey2cv]

[spenspuma]

Err............Hello Puma Driving Girlfriend HERE!!

And?

This post has been edited by spenspuma: 12 March 2006 - 06:32 PM

[Mountain Lion]

I sense tension in the air.
Well, Ltampkins did warn us it would be contraversial .

[spenspuma]

Yeah..must be careful this doesnt go too OT

[Jessie]

Well if you don't think it's a good point you can start eating your dinners in restaurants

Or cook for yourself

[Jessie]

Back on topic, while I don't think it's a good idea to mod a puma to that degree I'm glad Matt did

Tho having had to change an engine in the first place might have had something to do with him starting down that route

[happy-kat]

like i said at the begining i do LIKE the puma and whilst it is a hoot to drive i am completely bored by its lack of pace, tiny range, etc etc. but there is NO way i would spend a further few '000 pounds getting it to a level that is still well short of kit i could buy for the same money i spend on the tweaks to my puma.

then why spend anything only I see you want to fit a K&N filter, slippery slope

[spenspuma]

Hmm, looks like another bucket of range stew tonight for me

[ALAN at PUMABUILD]

I bet deep down Mat wishes he bought a Racing Puma

[Mountain Lion]

It's all gonna kick off soon. I'm outa here...