craig0031

Ford Ka - any good?

NO

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BeezerDiesel

The Panda would definately be a front runner if I had a bit more money to play with but £5k is the absolute max I would spend on a city runabout. I'd rather spend far far less!

Is the newer Ka engine as gutless as the old one?

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Andy

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BeezerDiesel

LOL

Short and sweet.

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Andy

05 Golf GTI
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Fabia vRS now gone but not forgotten.

craig0031

my girlfriend has one and i cant stand driving it, when you go round a corner you feel like you will roll even doing 20 mph :o

for 5k you could get a decent fabia or even a new shape fiesta which i have driven and it feels very good!

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ScoobyChris

The newer engine is noticeably improved over the old one and also feels smoother. I think the newer one is around 70bhp and the old is around 60bhp. According to Parkers the switch over was 31st Oct 2002 so there should be plenty approaching the £1k mark

How about this one?

Chris

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BeezerDiesel

Nice honest desription there, makes a change from a trader.
I guess I'll just have to get my lazy hairy butt down to the dealer and drive one sometime soon to put myself out of my misery. In all honesty I'm hoping I'll hate it and will get the rocket up my **** I need to get my old Polo fixed up. Unfortunately I'm incredibly short of time at the moment owing to a sick Mother .

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Andy

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Fabia vRS now gone but not forgotten.

jlwah

Ford certainly got good value out of the french curve kit they had lying around the drawing office when they designed the Ka, particulalry the inside.

I had always thought they were a reasonable small car, though I think I'd be more tempted by a Panda (straightforward use of a set square and ruler for that one) .

Dr Zoidberg

Then there's something seriously wrong with it , as the Ka should handle very well indeed.

All the reviews praised it's handling and mine was great fun to drive.

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Alex

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andypandypoos

something with a Duratec badge, but the way they chuck their branding about (both the mk1 RS and ST170 were badged Duratec) who knows what it actually is

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como estan, puta?

redbaron

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Clunkclick

Prepare to adopt the fetal position if your're over 5'6 " - knees round your neck of what ? I thought my fab was bad enough.

Definitely one for the diminuitive ladies or mates of Noel Edmonds !


Nick

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apd007

My mate has one, and I have driven it and tbh, it does exactly what you expect. The later engine is much better than the earlier one. It is no speed machine, but for nipping around town it really does the job and you can park it in really small gaps. If you can, get yourself a KA Lux, full leather etc. very nice.

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Johnwg

I'd agree with the fun to drive bit, but spacious isn't a term I'd use to describe them

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Tom_vRS

Spacious?? Suppose they are ok for driver and passenger.

Can't be very safe, not very good on fuel, not quick. I can think of better ways of spending £5k

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andypandypoos

uh oh, if tom's taking the **** out of a "budget motoring" choice then you know it's probably a bad move...

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Originally Posted by bohdi This was never about the money, this was about us against the system. That system that kills the human spirit. We stand for something. We are here to show those guys that are inching their way on the freeways in their metal coffins that the human sprit is still alive

como estan, puta?

ScoobyChris

If you like your EuroNCAP stats, the C1 is 4* for crash testing and 4* for pedestrian safety. The 1.0l engine will easily crack 60mpg and it's quicker to 60 than the Ka. In fact, when you drive it, you tend to forget about the fact it's not going fast because it's got a very willing revvy engine and is incredibly chuckable. Yes, the interior is pretty spartan and it still has a key to lock/unlock it () but it is pretty spacious inside considering its size and excellent value for money imho.

Chris

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Tom_vRS

Yep, C1 is a better way to spend £5k for sure.

A used Panda would get my money.

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Dr Zoidberg

Odd that I'm 6ft1 and fitted in one with plenty of headroom.
It's a very spacious car in the front - bit pants in the back though

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Dr Zoidberg

As I've just mentioned , I'm 6ft1 and I can sit in the drivers seat in a comfortable position and there's room in the back for another person of my size.
It's clearly not going to have the same legroom as a Superb , but the passenger accommodation is more than adequate for what they are used for.

The boot is pants though as a result

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Alex

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Blade404

Even the engine in the ST is branded Duratec..

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MisterGT

Another vote for the Panda here. 5K will almost get a brand new base model, so you should be able to get a decent spec 1-2yr old for less than that. Otherwise I would consider the C1/107/Aygo.

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KLM

It would have to be an Aygo or Panda for me.

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ScoobyChris

As with all marques, it is down to the individual dealer and there are good and bad ones out there. Had my 12k service last month and the dealer experience was excellent, the price was good and they bent over backwards to have my car ready for when I'd asked. Suffice it to say, they will be getting my custom for the next service

Wish I could be as positive about my last encounter with a Skoda dealer!!!

Chris

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Captain Sisko

I have driven a Ka, it's quite nippy and handles well but it is tinny.
A mate of mine bought a new one for £5500 or less.

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