Northern Ireland - Not New - But Back Again!

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#1 Chinster

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 08:49 AM

After not having a puma for a while I decided it was time for another (I have owned 2 previously), I missed it too much

My hunt for one began but was disappointed in any I went to see or took for a drive. Then one popped up that looked too good to be true - 1 owner from new, 32k miles, fully stamped Ford service history. Went to have a look, was impressed at the cleanliness inside and out and took it for a drive. Engine purred like a kitten. I handed over £1400 and took her home with a full years MOT. She's going in on friday for a timing belt as it's never been done and I'm going to do the water pump, rocker cover gasket and aux belt at the same time. I look on it as my 5 year maintenance plan.

Anyway, it's great to be back, if you are out and about in Belfast or County Antrim, flash the lights or say hi - here she is!!

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#2 Ian G

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 09:53 AM

Looks a tidy one, that.

#3 quicknick

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 10:33 AM

Very nice. Make sure you get the cam belt and ancillaries changed pdq !

2001 Ford Puma 1.7 lux in Medium Steel Blue
2004 Mazda MX-5 Arctic 1.8 in Razor Blue
2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 in Panther Black

#4 Chinster

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 11:06 AM

It's booked in on friday for all that stuff

#5 mart

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Posted 07 November 2012 - 08:39 PM

Nice, welcome back

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#6 nytram

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 09:46 AM

welcome back ,i have just joined but had pumas for a while but that one looks great ,what part of Ireland are you ?lived there for a while Co Antrim :cool:

#7 Chinster

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 10:44 AM

nytram, on 08 November 2012 - 09:46 AM, said:

welcome back ,i have just joined but had pumas for a while but that one looks great ,what part of Ireland are you ?lived there for a while Co Antrim :cool:

Live in Larne, work in Belfast

#8 nytram

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 09:20 PM

ah see you have Belfast didnt notice before yes used to go there on saturdays ,i lived at Lisburn ,would like to return one day just to visit old haunts

#9 JHT1888

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Posted 13 December 2012 - 10:21 PM

sounds a really good puma you got there

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#10 gaz8374

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Posted 21 September 2016 - 07:08 AM

My hunt for another one began over in Ireland very disappointed in what's available here... I decided to look over on the other side of the pond and came across a 52k miles, fsh 1.6 model in red... I got a friend to have a look at her, he was impressed with the overall condition of the car for it's age... He handed over a £100 deposit. I flew in the next week (On the hottest day of the year ) to bring her back to Ireland... it literally took about 15 seconds for it to put a smile on my face. It's still as tight as a drum, rev-happy as it should! This car has never failed to make me smile!

If you are out and about in the Mourne Mountains Area, flash the lights or say hello!!

This post has been edited by gaz8374: 21 September 2016 - 07:24 AM