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koa, the 1.3i Ka engine (and that used in the new Fiesta up to a certain date) is a modified Ford Anglia engine. I.e. 30-40 odd years old design in general. It was a engine on the cheap for Ford.
The engine in specs isn't that bad (could be a lot better for a 1.3!) but there's plenty of things that make it a poor engine. I thought they replaced in around 02 with the 1.25 litre engine throughout but sounds like it was later than that unless Carla has written it down incorrectly.
I still love the CFC-free air con.
I honestly don't know if the majority of car's air con in the last x years have been CFC free. What I do know is that the "is the air con CFC free?" isn't one of the first questions that come to mind when I look for a car lol.
Sports-style tachometer - what's that? A special LED one or something?
I like PATS - passive anti theft. What's that? A door lock and window?
Sorry Carla, I am not in ANY way attacking your car, I am attacking Fords marketing spiel. Please don't take it the wrong way.
The engine in specs isn't that bad (could be a lot better for a 1.3!) but there's plenty of things that make it a poor engine. I thought they replaced in around 02 with the 1.25 litre engine throughout but sounds like it was later than that unless Carla has written it down incorrectly.
I still love the CFC-free air con.
I honestly don't know if the majority of car's air con in the last x years have been CFC free. What I do know is that the "is the air con CFC free?" isn't one of the first questions that come to mind when I look for a car lol.
Sports-style tachometer - what's that? A special LED one or something?
I like PATS - passive anti theft. What's that? A door lock and window?
Sorry Carla, I am not in ANY way attacking your car, I am attacking Fords marketing spiel. Please don't take it the wrong way.
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The Negotiator said:
He's a male in a Ka, of course he takes it the wrong way..
j/k
lol, digi, trev is a woman! Your joke may have worked otherwise!
Her name is Carla (though she sometimes calls herself Carley to confuse yet more).
Her name is Carla (though she sometimes calls herself Carley to confuse yet more).
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****, that back fired on me.. (again don't be rude)..
I'm the fool... etc.
I'm the fool... etc.
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I was under the impression the 1.3i Ka actually has the 1.25i engine in - i.e. the one to go for
I think they call the one to go for 1.25....I will go investigate
Carla won't know, she's a woman
Carla won't know, she's a woman
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The Negotiator said:Carla won't know, she's a woman
Don't rub it in.
Worries over....I think she has got the better engine. If i look at parkers, say a 99 Ka, cc is 1299cc.
Carla's is a 1297cc engine with 69BHP.
Sorry for the mistakes
Carla's is a 1297cc engine with 69BHP.
Sorry for the mistakes
Y have u bought a teapot on wheels???????
stop picking on the car - its not her fault she made a terrible mistake and didnt get a fiat
- its not her fault she made a terrible mistake and didnt get a fiat
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Fair enough - just that I had warned her previously about the 'older' engine, so was certain she had done her homework.....The Negotiator said:I think they call the one to go for 1.25....I will go investigate
funny looking bmw mini
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dave said:funny looking bmw mini
Try squinting
I wonder if the leather seats are more comfortable than standard?
I hate KAs with a passion since one hit me on the head
I hate KAs with a passion since one hit me on the head
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Womans perogative to change her minddave said:funny looking bmw mini
Plus i saw a mini one, and wasnt that keen, so going to wait a couple of years til i can afford the mini cooper s, by that time hopefully my insurance will be much lowered.
Paul, was sorry to hear about your 'run in' (pun definitely intended) with a ka ... they're not all bad - honest!
On the subject of seats, i've no idea if they are more comfortable than standard (as i havent sat in a standard one), but they are very comfortable
Parents hired one on holiday one year...took it back 30 miles later! Granted they have driven a specific marque of car forever with a tradition of fantastic seats so maybe it was that!
I can tell you the tailgate is quite hard and makes a nasty noise when you go head first into it.
I can tell you the tailgate is quite hard and makes a nasty noise when you go head first into it.
youve posted on the wrong forum love
seriously though good practicle car to start off with, not my cup of tea but a girl i work with has one the same and she loves it
seriously though good practicle car to start off with, not my cup of tea but a girl i work with has one the same and she loves it
The Negotiator said:I wonder if the leather seats are more comfortable than standard?
I hate KAs with a passion since one hit me on the head
You were just unlucky to come up against the evil twin...
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sammiboo said:youve posted on the wrong forum love
seriously though good practicle car to start off with, not my cup of tea but a girl i work with has one the same and she loves it
ewww i hate being practical :yuck: - i got it cause it looks funky, well not the only reason, but i do love how it looks
I've just had a good drive in the car - and i have to say i love it! its drives really well, cant wait to pass my test
