I am thinking of buying a small, nippy car just to get me and my lunchbox to and from work each day.
I don't do French, so that narrows the field.
Recently I've been looking at a 2002 Puma with the 1.7 engine. How good/reliable are they? I know it's basically a Fiesta in a different dress - but most reports I've read have been positive, citing good performance and excellent handling. Anyone know the 0-60 time?
I think the engine is a Yamaha unit (with variable valve timing). I've also read of engine problems where the Nikasil cylinder linings have failed.
What is a Nikasil lining? Is it a metal liner (sleeve) pressed into the aluminium block, or is it some fancy hi-tech plating process that has failed.
IIRC, a few years ago BMW tried some hi-tech cylinder plating process that failed because in the UK we have 'too much sulphur' in our petrol.
Any info/comments appreciated.
TIA