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Puma Replacement What do you go for?

#1 User is offline   Pumawales 

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 12:54 PM

Right then folks my Puma is getting a bit old now and I'm going to be doing a few miles a year travelling to and from rally's so fancy a change.

I'm after something with good MPG and also a bit of power when you just fancy a bit of fun - like the Puma basically.

Now some things I've thought are as follows so if anyone has any experience of them or can point me in another direction I would be very greatful.

The other option is get rid of my Astra Rally Car and build up the Puma built I'd still be after a decent car for daily use.

My ideas:

Skoda Fabia VRS
Audi A3 TDI Sport
Fiesta or Focus ST

So there you have it, let fly with the comments and tell me what you reckon.

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 12:58 PM

If you dont want to carry much you could try one of these



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Posted 03 March 2006 - 12:59 PM

I would presonally go for the FIESTA ST ja_cool.gif ja_cool.gif ja_cool.gif
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:01 PM

QUOTE (Pumawales @ Mar 3 2006, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm after something with good MPG and also a bit of power when you just fancy a bit of fun - like the Puma basically.

Ok....

QUOTE (Pumawales @ Mar 3 2006, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My ideas:

Skoda Fabia VRS
Audi A3 TDI Sport
Fiesta or Focus ST


EH!! woot2.gif

Hmmm, not my first choice for good fuel consumption!! smile.gif

I'd stay clear of the Audi, the Golf GT-Tdi is the same, but oh-so much better... ifs diesel your bag (40mpg-ish, and torque, torque, torque) then this is a goer for me.

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:11 PM

get a newer Puma bleh.gif

get a late 2002 (or early 03!!)


Or an Alpha 147 good.gif
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:20 PM

Don't buy a Fiesta ST, you will be disapointed after owning a Puma.
From that list I would choose the Focus ST.

For me though, the next car will be a mk4 Golf R32


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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:22 PM

QUOTE (tomkirkland @ Mar 3 2006, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't buy a Fiesta ST, you will be disapointed after owning a Puma.
From that list I would choose the Focus ST.

For me though, the next car will be a mk4 Golf R32


The R32 is one of my dream cars for the future bleh.gif

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:25 PM

Out of that list I would go for the Focus ST hands down
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:32 PM

Few comments.....as for the diesal choice its because a friend has a Fabia VRS and its great fun just sit there and cruise comfortably but then when you want a bit of a play it goes. Doesnt handle as well as a Puma but its good fun in an odd way!!!

So what other suggestions have people got?

Yes I've looked at the idea of a newer Puma but cant see why I should get another one. I fancy a change.

Other funny ideas I've had are:
Civic TypeR
S2000 - just for RWD fun at the roundabouts!!!
If I went for these I'd use the Puma still as a run around but also competition car asI'd leave the engine standard just put in saftey gear.

Come on folks enlighten me with your ideas!!!
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:39 PM

Opening it up to a slightly sportier choice.... hmmmm.

S2000 is definitely worth a look, mazda rx-8 (if you can stand the running costs), Mini Cooper S GP (if you can jump the waiting list!!!), Lotus Elise (if you fit - I can't!!), second hand Porsche Boxster 3.2l, heck... even a second hand Suburu wrx sti or evo 6!
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:40 PM

QUOTE (Pumawales @ Mar 3 2006, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Few comments.....as for the diesal choice its because a friend has a Fabia VRS and its great fun just sit there and cruise comfortably but then when you want a bit of a play it goes. Doesnt handle as well as a Puma but its good fun in an odd way!!!

So what other suggestions have people got?

Yes I've looked at the idea of a newer Puma but cant see why I should get another one. I fancy a change.

Other funny ideas I've had are:
Civic TypeR
S2000 - just for RWD fun at the roundabouts!!!
If I went for these I'd use the Puma still as a run around but also competition car asI'd leave the engine standard just put in saftey gear.

Come on folks enlighten me with your ideas!!!




ctr is a fun car to drive. prices are dropping to around Å“9k mark for the earlier model.

s2k is scary in the wet. rains about 80% of the time in uk sad.gif

what about a integra type r

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 02:37 PM

Lotus elise/exige s2 model as i had the s1 elise b4 my FRP
old cars -

1993 cav SRI 16v 193 BHP
1992 escort cosworth 353 bhp
1986 serria cosworth standard
1998 RGV 250 standard
1988 escort cab with cossie Mk 5 kit
1994 escort cosworth 280 bhp
1998 Pug 106 GTI 160 bhp
1994 subaru WRX STI 380 bhp
1999 Toyota Celica VVTI
1997 Lotus elise standard
2000 FRP 038 with wheels/exhaust and induction kit
2002 Lotus elise S2 135 bhp
1999 Audi TT 280BHP with sports exhaust
2002 Honda Civic Type R standard
1986 S1 RS Turbo in mint condition

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 02:40 PM

Ford Mustang... You don't mind low mpg do you? Well you said you do actually but you could get one and use the Puma for run arounds like you mentioned later on.

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 02:41 PM

Mini Cooper S, Ford Fiesta ST150, Lotus Elise, Honda Integra Type-R means handling wink.gif
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 02:52 PM

Might help if we knew your price bracket?

Or i could say Mclaren F1 if you want good handling bleh.gif moony.gif

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 03:00 PM

What about a Focus RS biggrin.gif
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 03:16 PM

QUOTE (spenspuma @ Mar 3 2006, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Might help if we knew your price bracket?

Or i could say Mclaren F1 if you want good handling bleh.gif moony.gif


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Posted 03 March 2006 - 03:21 PM

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 03:22 PM

focus ST would be good or leon diesel with the sportier engine pd150 i think it is?
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 03:25 PM

QUOTE (RichB @ Mar 3 2006, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
focus ST would be good or leon diesel with the sportier engine pd150 i think it is?


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