Buying a Ford Puma - what should I look out for?
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Puma for £995. The seller has told the car had a number of advisories on the last MoT, which was done two months ago. These include front suspension bushes slightly worn, n/s/f slight corrosion on brake hose, n/s/f slight corrosion on brake pipe and slight exhaust leak at front joint.
The seller says this is nothing to worry about and that they sound worse than they are. Should I still buy it or find something else?
The seller says this is nothing to worry about and that they sound worse than they are. Should I still buy it or find something else?
Asked on 10 August 2014 by kate3
Answered by
Honest John
All that work needs to be done, so cost it and subtract it from the price. Also take a magnet and check the rear wings very carefully indeed for rust and filler, especially around the fuel filler cap. Rust there, walk away.
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