New car!

Haly · 28-08-2007, 19:19

I've just placed a deposit on my new car

It's a Ford Ka 1.3, S reg, 82k on the clock, full mot, electric windows, power steering, alloys, central locking, metallic paint and most excitingly for me air con

http://www.pontardulaismotorcompany....8d7eae464063fb for a photo.

Cost me £1995 and by some miracle they took my old car for £150.

It was a bit of an impromptu purchase.
For the last few weeks my clio's been making increasingly awful rattling noises, and since the week of the Cottage Meet has started leaking oil, not a huge amount initially but it's been getting worse. Took it to a garage today for a look at it and they said it was coming from the head gasket and basically although fine now, it could go any time.
Combined with the fact I need a reliable car for my new job starting in 2 weeks (it involves 300 miles a week of driving), the MOT being due next week and the fact I really hated how stiff the steering was (Admittedly the least important issue), it made sense to start looking.

And somehow, the first car I viewed and test drove was exactly what I wanted

I pick it up Monday

lostkat · 28-08-2007, 19:49

I think a Ford Ka is very you

Congratulations girly, and well done on getting £150 for your knackered banger too

Haly · 28-08-2007, 19:52

Ty

I couldn't believe it when he said £150, I was discussing it with my Mum in the car and we decided £100 would be very nice and then as I was about to go in the office she said 'But £50 might do at a push'

I realised after that maybe I should have tried haggling for more but ah well, I'm very happy with £150 considering the problems it has.

Roberta · 28-08-2007, 20:16

Hurrah for Ka!

leowyatt · 28-08-2007, 20:20

Nice car Jen, hope you have many happy journeys in it

Kitten said she had a ford Ka and she loved it. It was far nipper and handled much better than people though.

Davey_Pitch · 29-08-2007, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Frumpy_Pigskin

Kitten said she had a ford Ka and she loved it. It was far nipper and handled much better than people though.

It's definitely nippier than most people expect. I watched many cars disappear in my rear view mirror after a quick jump at the lights. It's only a 1.3 engine, but coupled with the low weight it does indeed shift faster than people expect. Tops out around 114MPH too, not that I'd know anything about going those sort of speeds. Ahem.

Good choice Jen. I loved my Ka despite it's girly image (it's cheap and cheerful with lovely low insurance), it was a shame to se it go

Haly · 28-08-2007, 21:02

Cool

I was impressed with the handling of it too, first time I'd driven one and certainly compared to the clio it was much smoother and felt more keen to accelerate.
I know Davey and Daz have said positive things about it. I also have the advantage of a family friend who's a mechanic for a Ford dealer and a neighbour who works for a Ford dealer in the bodyshop, got to be useful sometime

Zirax · 28-08-2007, 21:37

I didn't think you were into these cars?? Each to their own
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/229102.htm
Hope you get many years of happy motoring

*runs for the hills*

Haly · 28-08-2007, 21:52

Nearly as vile as a corsa I saw that was entirely pink both inside and out

BTW anyone got a clue what colour my car is? I originally thought it looked purpley silver, my Dad and the salesman reckon grey, my Mum silver and the garage's boss reckoned blue (?!).

Will · 28-08-2007, 22:04

Congrats! Nice little purchase

Surprised they still keep their value that much really!!!! I guess cars don't depreciate as much as they used to - though Ka's and other such cars are popular so probably hold onto their value more.

Enjoy it!

28-08-2007, 19:19	#1
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	New car! I've just placed a deposit on my new car It's a Ford Ka 1.3, S reg, 82k on the clock, full mot, electric windows, power steering, alloys, central locking, metallic paint and most excitingly for me air con http://www.pontardulaismotorcompany....8d7eae464063fb for a photo. Cost me £1995 and by some miracle they took my old car for £150. It was a bit of an impromptu purchase. For the last few weeks my clio's been making increasingly awful rattling noises, and since the week of the Cottage Meet has started leaking oil, not a huge amount initially but it's been getting worse. Took it to a garage today for a look at it and they said it was coming from the head gasket and basically although fine now, it could go any time. Combined with the fact I need a reliable car for my new job starting in 2 weeks (it involves 300 miles a week of driving), the MOT being due next week and the fact I really hated how stiff the steering was (Admittedly the least important issue), it made sense to start looking. And somehow, the first car I viewed and test drove was exactly what I wanted I pick it up Monday __________________ Halycopter

28-08-2007, 19:49	#2
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I think a Ford Ka is very you Congratulations girly, and well done on getting £150 for your knackered banger too __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

28-08-2007, 19:52	#3
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Ty I couldn't believe it when he said £150, I was discussing it with my Mum in the car and we decided £100 would be very nice and then as I was about to go in the office she said 'But £50 might do at a push' I realised after that maybe I should have tried haggling for more but ah well, I'm very happy with £150 considering the problems it has. __________________ Halycopter

28-08-2007, 20:16	#4
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Hurrah for Ka! __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

28-08-2007, 20:20	#5
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Nice car Jen, hope you have many happy journeys in it Kitten said she had a ford Ka and she loved it. It was far nipper and handled much better than people though. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

28-08-2007, 21:02	#7
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Cool I was impressed with the handling of it too, first time I'd driven one and certainly compared to the clio it was much smoother and felt more keen to accelerate. I know Davey and Daz have said positive things about it. I also have the advantage of a family friend who's a mechanic for a Ford dealer and a neighbour who works for a Ford dealer in the bodyshop, got to be useful sometime __________________ Halycopter

28-08-2007, 21:37	#8
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I didn't think you were into these cars?? Each to their own http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/229102.htm Hope you get many years of happy motoring runs for the hills

28-08-2007, 21:52	#9
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Nearly as vile as a corsa I saw that was entirely pink both inside and out BTW anyone got a clue what colour my car is? I originally thought it looked purpley silver, my Dad and the salesman reckon grey, my Mum silver and the garage's boss reckoned blue (?!). __________________ Halycopter

28-08-2007, 22:04	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Congrats! Nice little purchase Surprised they still keep their value that much really!!!! I guess cars don't depreciate as much as they used to - though Ka's and other such cars are popular so probably hold onto their value more. Enjoy it! __________________ *No No!*