Who knows about Ford Ka's

[DarrenSV650S]

They should have an extra K on the end of Ka

[dirtydog]

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

They should have an extra K on the end of Ka

Ah another helpfull post... thanks

[dirtydog]

Originally Posted by Viney

Personaly DD, for £800 you are not going to get a perfect car.

As long as it's mechanically sound it's fine as it's going to get bashed in the student carpark anyway

Originally Posted by plowsie

And also look around the tops of the suspension mounting, prone to cracking (ours did).

Like I say, if you can get a good one, go for it. I'd recommend a Corsa though.

BTW ours was a 97 P reg with EW, CL and PAS, these did not come as standard so look out for that.

Are the tops of the suspension repairable, is it a big job?
I'm not too keen on Corsas myself but if the insurance group is low enough then might look into it

[Balky001]

Sorry but not read all the replies so may be repeat. Watch out for rusty door seals, the finish is poor and they can go. Locks need lubing especially boot, make sure they open easily. The heating thermostat is a real weakness, I got through 3 before one worked. The Endura engine (I think before 02) is strong but make sure tappets are done and watch out for the plugs, they can rust in a break off, nightmare to get out. I got a P reg Blue Ka2 and electrics OK (electric window went as the connection in passenger side is in a stupid place and can get damaged) but everything else is good. I had mine serived and the tapets were pretty quiet after and it goes really well. You can get problems with suspension mounts so just make sure they are secure.

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Ah another helpfull post... thanks

That sums them up from my experience. You're welcome!!!!!!

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by dirtydog

if the insurance group is low enough then might look into it

What about a Fiesta, I found they were cheaper to buy than a Ka was when I was looking for another car a while ago. Oughta be cheap enough on the insurance to...

[yorkie_chris]

They're right enough motors, but I'd have a fester instead. The 1.0 micras are alright too.

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Are the tops of the suspension repairable, is it a big job?

See below mate

Originally Posted by Balky001

Sorry but not read all the replies so may be repeat. Watch out for rusty door seals, the finish is poor and they can go. Locks need lubing especially boot, make sure they open easily. The heating thermostat is a real weakness, I got through 3 before one worked. The Endura engine (I think before 02) is strong but make sure tappets are done and watch out for the plugs, they can rust in a break off, nightmare to get out. I got a P reg Blue Ka2 and electrics OK (electric window went as the connection in passenger side is in a stupid place and can get damaged) but everything else is good. I had mine serived and the tapets were pretty quiet after and it goes really well. You can get problems with suspension mounts so just make sure they are secure.

As said by me earlier, to elaborate on it, where it actually mounts to the chassis the weld can break, it is a re-welding job as i was told.

+1 with the boots, I know someone whose doesn't work consistently. +1 on the doors, they squeek and are annoying, bit of grease on the pivot points and tighten a screw clears this up (not very helpful with that bit).

IMO whilst we had it, I drove it the whole time cos missus hadn't passed the test, it was a fun going little economic roller skate When it broke, it was quite saddening actually. I'd say go for it because of insurance. Me and the missus were paying £70 a month with a £180 deposit for both of us, I'd only passed my test in September and she was a learner and this was in October

[dirtydog]

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

What about a Fiesta, I found they were cheaper to buy than a Ka was when I was looking for another car a while ago. Oughta be cheap enough on the insurance to...

The Fiestas are going a bit cheaper but theyre group 4+ for insurance whereas the Ka is only group 2. Here's an idea of the insurance for him at the mo he's got an old pug 205 nothing flash just a`1.1 engine, kept on his drive. The cost??? TPFT £1500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

They're right enough motors, but I'd have a fester instead.

See above

Originally Posted by plowsie

See below mate

As said by me earlier, to elaborate on it, where it actually mounts to the chassis the weld can break, it is a re-welding job as i was told.

+1 with the boots, I know someone whose doesn't work consistently. +1 on the doors, they squeek and are annoying, bit of grease on the pivot points and tighten a screw clears this up (not very helpful with that bit).

IMO whilst we had it, I drove it the whole time cos missus hadn't passed the test, it was a fun going little economic roller skate When it broke, it was quite saddening actually. I'd say go for it because of insurance. Me and the missus were paying £70 a month with a £180 deposit for both of us, I'd only passed my test in September and she was a learner and this was in October

cheers for that plowsie

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by dirtydog

The Fiestas are going a bit cheaper but theyre group 4+ for insurance whereas the Ka is only group 2. Here's an idea of the insurance for him at the mo he's got an old pug 205 nothing flash just a`1.1 engine, kept on his drive. The cost??? TPFT £1500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

f*cking hell...