[rox]

Hi,

i currently have a 1.6 feista zetec-s and my mum has just got a y reg normal 1.7 puma now i've been looking around and i didn know of the FRP through my feista forums etc but i never thort it cud be a feisable option at my age but upon looking into it i think i may jus be able to get one if not this year then deffo next!

what you think 18 years old and owning a FRP??

can anyone give me a load of stats on em as im not sure on power ratings etc

cheers

[eldoodarino]

check out reviews etc...

also www.racingpuma.com

If it's peak figures your looking for... their not that different to a standard puma.... but the drive is a little different...

What you get on the floor is a little different.... you can drive the FRP much harder, and if everythings working as it should you get repeated fade free braking on track, very very little body roll and lots of fun...

the FRP takes a lot more looking after, budget a bit more, especially if the one you buy has 'issues'

Insurance is group 15 and beware many isnurers don't recognise the car.... and will quote for standard group 12...... Norwich Union are OK....

The stndard puma is a better all rounder for 'round the town' and all year round driving, the thunder package is hard to beat really..... but the FRP is for the slightly more committed..

Chris
FRP453

[David]

Insurance will be your biggest problem, I'm of a similar age to you and getting on mine was a nightmare! The AA were the only ones who could find someone in the end.
As for the actual car, it handles brilliantly, but straight-line performance it isn't a million miles quicker than a Zetec-S.
Power: 153bhp, torque 119lb/ft.

[pumapilot]

what you think 18 years old and owning a FRP??

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The FRP can be a bit of a beast & as David said insurance will be your biggest obstacle, stick with the Fiesta & buy the Puma off your Mum when she's done with it, i had a FRP which wrapped around a tree, not a pleasant experience i promise you.

[m8tte]

GO FOR IT! I say!


Being 18 changes nothing!

May cost more to insure but so what! It's only money!

And your only here once!!!



(I did a similar thing at your age - never regretted it! all my mates driving round in shagged out minis - not for me thanks!!)

[seang]

Or if your after a very nice puma

[stevethefox]

rox, firstly, welcome. I've had a Puma Thunder and am currently on my second FRP and i'm only at the tender age of 21, so don't let that be a deciding issue. I know exactly how you feel, as i was in your possition not so long ago, as was David. Please, please be aware that the FRP is rather like smoking (and should come with a government warning) in the sense that once you start, it's VERY difficult to give it up. Trust me, i do both.
As already mentioned, why not start of with off with a standard puma (Milly) well worth a look too. If you decide you like it still next year, and insurance co. see that you're sensible with it (touch wood) then treat yourself to an FRP.

Don't want to put a downer on it for you but make sure you can afford the up keep of it as well, not so much insurance and petrol. Brake services, tyres, exhaust etc. etc.

Best of luck with your decision

Steve

[jprestidge]

How on earth do you guys insure FRPs at your ages? I'm nearly 30 and have several years NCB and my 1.7 is still not particularly cheap to insure; it's not Ferrari money, but it's not peanuts either.

JP

[PG12]

FRP = big bills for most 18 year olds (were talking £1K to fix something at a time here)

If you've got the money - go for it...

[p_heg]

I'm 24 and I'm insured with my girlf' 22, 5 year NCB (touch wood) for £420, with Admiral.. and yes it is definitely for a FRP ... I would pay double or maybe even triple to own it though.

I'm all for owning a nice car if you can afford to keep it in the condition it deserves and if you can be trusted to drive it.

[girlracer]

Welcome Rox! If you're saving up, or getting a loan, be sure to get the amount needed for the actual purchase, plus a further couple of grand for the maintenance - you'll need it, especially to keep it in tip top shape! Best of luck!

[stevethefox]

Don't ask how i managed to get insurance so cheap, especially as i wrote my last FRP off. I'm insured in my own name, with g/friend as named driver (22) fully comp for about £750! With Ford Puma 'FRP' on the cover note not standard 1.7
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