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- RedUn
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I remember VBH doing the road test on the racing puma when they first came out
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- sars
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Due to the delay with the Puma, we had a Ford Probe as a loaner for three months, that was quite nice too
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
- buzyg
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I know exactly what that is. I fancied one of these as my daily a few years back, but I just could not find a decent one, all had been ragged to death. Fantastic little cars. Calling it a fiesta in a frock is also fine by me. The fast fiestas have also been cracking little cars, but the Racing Puma had a few lovely little touches that made it even more special. No surprise good one fetch good money now, Worth every penny IMHO. I'd take a good one over an M3 every day of the week.
- buzyg
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A Mondeo in a frock.
We had that very Mondeo 24v Si at the time
To be honest my Mk1 Primera from that period could run rings around both of them in the corners. But the ford was a better Family car.
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- Mr Tidy
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I wouldn't!
As good as the Racing Puma may be I'd still rather have an S54 in the engine bay.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Gone - Ruby Black
- buzyg
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I was talking about the new M3. But I was never a huge fan of the S54 M3s either. Always just a bit too predictable. The few times I drove one I didn't gel with them, even on track. Great cars I know but never my cup of tea.
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Rather like the Mustang in that respect.
It’s interesting that both Puma and Mustang appear in the advertisement with Steve McQueen and the names of all three have been sold out by Ford!
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Yes but it had pop up headlights and the Mondeo didn’t, I liked the Probe it was comfortable and quite aesthetically pleasing. The Puma though, I remember once coming back to the car after we’d had it a few weeks and there was a crowd around it, looking in and admiring it.
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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There is currently a race series for Pumas with the CSCC. Not enough for their own race but 5 were racing at Snetterton earlier this month.
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Pop up head lights .sars wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:51 amYes but it had pop up headlights and the Mondeo didn’t, I liked the Probe it was comfortable and quite aesthetically pleasing. The Puma though, I remember once coming back to the car after we’d had it a few weeks and there was a crowd around it, looking in and admiring it.
That has it. Where can I get one .
Before they all rust away.
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It is strange how both the Puma and especially the Probe never became desirable used.
The Probe has been used as a base for several kit cars. I nearly bought a 24v Probe once because it was cheap. Glad I didn't as they only got significantly cheaper.
I may be wrong but I seem to remember the Probe being based on the US '90s Mustang; the c*ap one.
The Probe has been used as a base for several kit cars. I nearly bought a 24v Probe once because it was cheap. Glad I didn't as they only got significantly cheaper.
I may be wrong but I seem to remember the Probe being based on the US '90s Mustang; the c*ap one.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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- Lifer
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Yeah,great cars and engine.
Wasn't a Ford fan,more Vauxhall for me back in the day,but they made some very nice Coswoeths etc
A mate had one of the Standard pumas with the 1.7 Yamaha engine,the year they launched. Talking about it to my mate the other night, compared to the Puma SUV out now
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AFAIK all ICE Mustangs have been rear wheel drive. Weren’t the Ford Probe and the Mazda MX6 essentially the same car?Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 5:40 pm It is strange how both the Puma and especially the Probe never became desirable used.
The Probe has been used as a base for several kit cars. I nearly bought a 24v Probe once because it was cheap. Glad I didn't as they only got significantly cheaper.
I may be wrong but I seem to remember the Probe being based on the US '90s Mustang; the c*ap one.
Z4MC - heavily fettled for track use
Lotus Exige - sensible daily driver on the mods slippery slope
Westfield SEiW - in hibernation
Modified RS4 Avant - back in Blighty
S2000 GT - gone
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- Lifer
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MX6. Another utter failure.
Mazda and Ford had a very close relationship until very recently, so probably. All Ford 2L and 2.3L ecoboost engines are still based on the Mazda L block (as are Volvos and presumably many others). I know my 2010 Mazda6 was a Mondeo in a frock and was a fantastic car.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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I frequently see old Ford Fiestas badged as Mazda 121s here in Sydney. I don’t remember seeing them in the UK, but that’s probably because the Fiesta was ubiquitous there so I stopped seeing them all together
Z4MC - heavily fettled for track use
Lotus Exige - sensible daily driver on the mods slippery slope
Westfield SEiW - in hibernation
Modified RS4 Avant - back in Blighty
S2000 GT - gone