Convince me to go with my head rather than my heart.
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GordyR,
The main thing is have you done insurance quotes on both? This may help you on your desision. If you go for a Focus make sure you go for the Zetec has it has slightly better suspension then the others.
If insurance was no issue i think i might be tempted by the 1.7 Puma, though i would have to drive it. I know i have surprised a few people by how well the Focus handles for the class car it is.
The main thing is have you done insurance quotes on both? This may help you on your desision. If you go for a Focus make sure you go for the Zetec has it has slightly better suspension then the others.
If insurance was no issue i think i might be tempted by the 1.7 Puma, though i would have to drive it. I know i have surprised a few people by how well the Focus handles for the class car it is.
When I bought the Puma I also considered the Focus. I went to a local garage, sat in the Focus (almost fell asleep), then the Puma and decided that the Focus wasn't for me. Sure it's a decent enough car but it's just so bland, nothing special at all IMO.
The Puma on the other hand felt sporty, you sat quite low down, the rear visibility is poor (an essential in anything sporty
) and the whole appearance of the car was just so much better than the Focus. The test drive confirmed what all the car mags had written, it was a cracking car to drive, just so much fun to throw around.
I think I had the Puma for 18 months or so and nothing actually broke down however it did have niggles. I was on my 3rd set of brake disks by the time I sold it and the suspension probably needed renewing as it was a bit clunky. All of the wheels mysteriously buckled (despite never hitting a curb or anything) and the bushes were also shot. I guess a lot of that was due to my driving style and more specifically my girlfriends driving style. It's just the sort of car that makes you want to *drive* it everytime you go out so I guess brakes, tyres and suspension components natually wear out.
The Puma however isn't the most practical car around. The rear seats really are a joke and you couldn't take passengers more than 30 mins without them needing to see a chiropractor. The rear visibility is like looking through a letterbox which makes parallel parking interesting. The air con saps about 100BHP when it's on and makes the car feel like a Fiat Cinquecento would beat it in a race.
BUT, none of those mattered, it's just a fantastic fun car to drive and I'd highly recommend them.
The Puma on the other hand felt sporty, you sat quite low down, the rear visibility is poor (an essential in anything sporty
) and the whole appearance of the car was just so much better than the Focus. The test drive confirmed what all the car mags had written, it was a cracking car to drive, just so much fun to throw around.I think I had the Puma for 18 months or so and nothing actually broke down however it did have niggles. I was on my 3rd set of brake disks by the time I sold it and the suspension probably needed renewing as it was a bit clunky. All of the wheels mysteriously buckled (despite never hitting a curb or anything) and the bushes were also shot. I guess a lot of that was due to my driving style and more specifically my girlfriends driving style. It's just the sort of car that makes you want to *drive* it everytime you go out so I guess brakes, tyres and suspension components natually wear out.
The Puma however isn't the most practical car around. The rear seats really are a joke and you couldn't take passengers more than 30 mins without them needing to see a chiropractor. The rear visibility is like looking through a letterbox which makes parallel parking interesting. The air con saps about 100BHP when it's on and makes the car feel like a Fiat Cinquecento would beat it in a race.
BUT, none of those mattered, it's just a fantastic fun car to drive and I'd highly recommend them.
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get what you want, the 1.7 puma if insurance isnt an issue is the better drivers car, if you dont carry passengers I'd get this, but the focus is a damn good drivers car, far more comfy and practical. depends what you want.
People talking about interiors, the focus is ok, (mine is lovely as its all leather and stuff) but the puma is a fiesta interior, one of the thing that put me off one!
People talking about interiors, the focus is ok, (mine is lovely as its all leather and stuff) but the puma is a fiesta interior, one of the thing that put me off one!
its simple, go with the grin factor!
Which will put the biggest smile on your face? The puma!
Although theres nothing wrong with the focus your only considering it because its a bargain!
If it wasnt going so cheap would you want it?
Which will put the biggest smile on your face? The puma!
Although theres nothing wrong with the focus your only considering it because its a bargain!
If it wasnt going so cheap would you want it?