scirroco gt :)

peterattheboro · 31 Mar 2010 at 14:30

smokedog said:
Now I know what the "D" stands for

Thought it was common knowledge the Puma was a highly rated car, I guess not.

It is common knowledge. Which means it's more hilarious when people would rather drive a Tigra

Janesy B · 31 Mar 2010 at 14:35

If he didn't know, that's fine, but at least do a tiny bit of research before going on a rant and making yourself look stupid

Serial45 · 31 Mar 2010 at 15:19

[TW]Fox;16271290 said:
Not really, given how much it costs and the fact it has an old shape Golf interior to boot.

Tbh I prefer the interior to the Golf R.
Considered both, both around the 33k mark with the specs I wanted, even though the Golf R has a slightly better torque / speed still think the scirocco is better for looks and comfort tbh.

West · 31 Mar 2010 at 15:50

Went to have a look at one of these with my Dad the other day for his new CC.

My impressions were really good, where as I simply thought they would just be Golf in drag! I think my Dads spec came to just shy of 26k brand new (Candy White, GT Model With the 2.0 170PS Engine - Sat Nav, Xenons, Leather) He's test driving one with the same spec on Saturday.

D-Ranged · 31 Mar 2010 at 18:25

Janesy B said:
If he didn't know, that's fine, but at least do a tiny bit of research before going on a rant and making yourself look stupid

Oh dear i failed big time there lol. FML.

I did do a tiny bit of research that is obviously the problem

I wasnt ranting i was just expressing my opinion, didnt meant to offend anyone

My bad, still dont like them one bit, were all aloud our own opinion though right?

D-Ranged · 31 Mar 2010 at 18:26

peterattheboro said:
It is common knowledge. Which means it's more hilarious when people would rather drive a Tigra

Not to me seen as though i dont follow the ford/euro scene.

I drive jap cars, so therefore not common knowledge to me

But i do accept i was a n00b, big fail on my part.

Rwac · 31 Mar 2010 at 20:09

PeterNem said:
I like the Scirocco but couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of money on one, or any other small hatchback, not when things like this could be had for similar money...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1559904.htm

Someone that is looking to buy a Scirroco isn't your average M5 driver though are they? If you did any decent amount of mileage the running costs of the M5 would be signficantly larger too.

Any VAG cars with the 2.0Turbo engine return a decent mpg to power ratio, agreed the scirocco premium is a bit mad.

4T5 · 31 Mar 2010 at 20:11

Janesy B said:
I present to you:

I like that/them a Lot. :cool:

Gerard · 31 Mar 2010 at 20:15

Isnt the puma renound for being a rust magnet?

hotdog · 31 Mar 2010 at 20:26

The racing puma is properly good FWD car; it has fantastic grip in the twisty bits and did you know the engine was designed by Yamaha! I was looking at buying one but with only 500 in the country the prices were a touch high, scratch that SHOCKING :eek:

Yes they do rust like all the good fords

Escort RS
Puma
Ka

Ka!

Shimmyhill · 31 Mar 2010 at 20:40

Rusty rear arches are issue on puma, mine are ok so far

I drove a 2.0t Scirocco and was underwhelmed tbh (but then i haven't ever like the turbo vag engine in anything) - it didn't seem as keen to turn in as the puma but of course had more power and a better interior.

It felt like a bigger/heavier car then the puma and not like a bigger better puma tbh, i was hoping it would do - a nice car but it lacked character and an edge i thought.

iaind · 31 Mar 2010 at 20:46

hotdog said:
good fords

Ka

Ka!

What?

hotdog · 31 Mar 2010 at 22:28

thats right i typed it :-)

Try a KA with zero spec and you will be surprised. No weight, wheels at each far corner - little go cart on 'un

now pass my expensive cider!!!

reiyushin · 1 Apr 2010 at 00:39

I loved my little Ka

The best thing about it was that me and a mate both had one so races were fair and fun

I'm glad to hear about the puma, like that car but never heard anyone talk much about it, my current 1.4 focus is d.e.a.d.... the thing hurts me inside it's so slow

nice to drive but when I've got the funds (read: job) it'll be on auto-trader and I'll be on the hunt for something a bit more fun

Elise.... one day...

mast3r · 1 Apr 2010 at 08:44

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kidN2K7rII

the team were back in for the afternoon race, he ended up on the roof on the first corner

iaind · 1 Apr 2010 at 10:21

I actually quite enjoy driving Kas (most definitely NOT the new one!!), have driven a few. But I wouldnt consider them a high point for ford really

mast3r · 1 Apr 2010 at 22:30

so your a match box car man

NoNameNoNumber · 18 Apr 2010 at 15:14

hotdog said:
The racing puma is properly good FWD car; it has fantastic grip in the twisty bits and did you know the engine was designed by Yamaha! I was looking at buying one but with only 500 in the country the prices were a touch high, scratch that SHOCKING

Yes they do rust like all the good fords

Escort RS
Puma
Ka

Ka!

its not just the frp engine that was influenced by yamaha, its all of the 1.7l engines.
chassis wise the frp is no different just a wider track (+20mm iirc)
but it does get a eibach suspension as standard and 80 out of the 500 got a limited slip diff.
its the interior and those wide arches that really set it off...
problem now though is that they're gettin old and parts cost an arm and a leg...