Glad To Be Back In The Driving Seat!
#1
Posted 07 January 2009 - 10:36 PM
In 2001 I got my first Puma and loved it to bits, unfortunately ego and grandiosity got the better of me and in a moment of madness I P/x'd it for a BMW 330i convertible which I could ill afford. Having seen the light of day (the day after my hubby got a Cougar) the beemer has gone and I am now the very proud owner of a 2002 BRG Thunder (Not quite sure what makes the Thunder different as it seems exactly the same as my old beloved - help?) Hubby is well into UKcougar.com. Knowning that I was feeling all left out someone from Cougar suggested Pumapeople for me - so here I am and looking forward to getting to know you all and getting useful hints and tips to help me enjoy my baby cat to the max.
#2
Posted 07 January 2009 - 10:37 PM
Welcome here
Ford Puma 1.7 2008 ~ Ford Puma Thunder 1.7 2008 - ~ Ford Racing Puma (0182/500) 2011 -
#3
Posted 07 January 2009 - 10:40 PM
Thunder - Year 2001, 2000 made, 1000 of each colour
Moondust Silver or Magnum Grey, Leather interior (Front seats (standard seats covered in leather), door cards, rear seats and rear side panels) Passenger airbag (though it appears not all have this), Air conditioning, Stereo Radio/CD Model 6006 with 6 disc in dash CD autochanger, Electrically operated and heated door mirrors and 15 spoke alloy wheels.
There is apprently a 1.6 Thunder, it appears to be genuine that there might be the odd 1.6
#4
Posted 07 January 2009 - 10:51 PM
Thunder - Year 2001, 2000 made, 1000 of each colour
Moondust Silver or Magnum Grey, Leather interior (Front seats (standard seats covered in leather), door cards, rear seats and rear side panels) Passenger airbag (though it appears not all have this), Air conditioning, Stereo Radio/CD Model 6006 with 6 disc in dash CD autochanger, Electrically operated and heated door mirrors and 15 spoke alloy wheels.
There is apprently a 1.6 Thunder, it appears to be genuine that there might be the odd 1.6
This is wot I don't understand as it's a 52 plate and none of the above seem to apply but every time I've had an insurance quote it comes up as a Thunder using the reg. no ! Hmm
#5
Posted 07 January 2009 - 11:03 PM
You mentioned 'BRG' which I assume is British Racing Green...the Puma was never made in this colour from the factory...if it is a metallic green it'll be Pacific Green so cannot be a Thunder.
It's not uncommon for all late Pumas to be down as a Thunder- be aware you will be paying over the odds if it insured as one because a non Thunder is in a lower insurance grouping and it does sound like yours isn't a Thunder!
#6
Posted 07 January 2009 - 11:04 PM
If your reg is comming up as a Thunder it is 1 insurance group higher...so your paying too much if its not a Thunder
Agh you beat me to it Colin
This post has been edited by Dom36: 07 January 2009 - 11:06 PM
#7
Posted 07 January 2009 - 11:14 PM
Cheers,
Sue
#8
Posted 07 January 2009 - 11:17 PM
#9
Posted 07 January 2009 - 11:19 PM
8th September Vickydinks birthday meet...29th September Dambusters meet,Sheffield...Puma and Tigra
meet at Gaydon...January 2008....NE meet...23rd February..The dales are alive with the sound of pumas,Dales meet....15th March.....this is the story so far............!!!more to come,woooo hoooo! :-)
Life can only be understood
backwards,but it
has to be lived,forwards!!!
#10
Posted 08 January 2009 - 01:13 AM
thought mine was a Thunder Puma until I asked a few peeps and found it isn't plus my insurance only came up as a 1.7 Coupe. I STILL haven't got my freaking log book from DVLA so don't even know what it says that says just to double check.
#12
Posted 08 January 2009 - 02:12 PM
if it is a Thunder it is a great choice
there were stories of a green Thunder on the site some time last year - it was not a factory edition, but someone who took the Thunder and resprayed it
Someone stole my Thunder...
#13
Posted 08 January 2009 - 02:22 PM
welcome along sue
my 52 reg is down as a thunder on the paperwork (and my v5 i think) too but isnt - common mistake with 52 plates
come up and see me...make me smile :wink:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO -What a Ride!:D
1.7 Moondust Silver Sep 2002 - Aug 2009, 1.7 Silver Thunder Aug 2009 -
#16
Posted 08 January 2009 - 10:46 PM
I hope in your paper work the cam belt has been changed
#17
Posted 08 January 2009 - 11:17 PM
#18
Posted 08 January 2009 - 11:32 PM
#19
Posted 08 January 2009 - 11:38 PM
FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would like to know how to get hold of any Puma badges to replace the Ford ones, stickers/transfers etc - any ideas ?
He He - I think so to !! Much prefer driving my Puma than my other halfs Cougar (but don't tell him that!!)
#20
Posted 09 January 2009 - 12:56 AM
Would like to know how to get hold of any Puma badges to replace the Ford ones, stickers/transfers etc - any ideas ?
Zarablackcoupe has the puma badges, might be worth asking her where she got them from.