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Today I thought that I would start something slightly different as a running series. Car/vehicle reviews.
Now I absolutely love my cars and vehicles so thought I would kick off this series with my very own love....The Ford Street Ka!!
As much a fashion accessory as a mode of transport, the Street Ka is cute enough to have character, cheap enough to be bought by a single girl about town and sensible enough to serve a useful purpose while it looks good. The solid underpinnings of the car have been stiffened and tweaked to release a wee bit more performance, but this is not a vehicle with any serious sporting pretensions. It's eminently chuckable, but the limitations of the 1.6-litre engine prevent even clog-footed drivers getting themselves into trouble.
Around town it's at its best, darting in and out of traffic, nipping into tight parking spaces and performing neat little U-turns. On the motorway it gets a bit too talkative but is fun in short bursts. Ford's stylists have done an excellent job on the exterior providing an easy-to operate roof, some cute touches such as a rear foglight that looks like a sports exhaust (the real exhaust is a tiny tube tucked away out of sight) and chunky rollover hoops that serve to add some safety while performing the far more important task of looking cool.
The Ka, comes with fully kitted out black leather interior which makes the vehicle look very smart finish. The chairs are positioned slightly lower than in the standard Ka for the sportiness of the vehicle. Although it's a smooth ride, it can get choppy when pushed to a higher speed and become noisy when pushed.
With just two seats, the Street Ka wouldn't be a great asset to the family household. Family shopping trips and after-school taxi duties are off the agenda, but it's perfect for popping down to the gym to work off all that stress.
A massive bonus to this car is the First Car Appeal. A young girl about town or student who would like that typical college student look would fit this car perfectly. Along with it's low running costs it's cute, funny and quirky appearance will certainly get fellow first time car buyers talking.
Pro's
Easy to operate hood is robust
Cheap running and repair costs
Easy to park and drive around town
Con's
Lacks storage space throughout the cabin
Lacks rigidity in tight corners
Tin top alternatives more secure
Noisy when on motorways at top speed
Over all, I love this car. It has everything I need for my journeys. Yes, more space and storage though out the vehicle itself would be a bonus, but for just everyday use, going from A to B it's ideal. I would highly recommend this car to first time buyers as it's cheap to run, looks great and is great for summer fun.
Today I thought that I would start something slightly different as a running series. Car/vehicle reviews.
Now I absolutely love my cars and vehicles so thought I would kick off this series with my very own love....The Ford Street Ka!!
As much a fashion accessory as a mode of transport, the Street Ka is cute enough to have character, cheap enough to be bought by a single girl about town and sensible enough to serve a useful purpose while it looks good. The solid underpinnings of the car have been stiffened and tweaked to release a wee bit more performance, but this is not a vehicle with any serious sporting pretensions. It's eminently chuckable, but the limitations of the 1.6-litre engine prevent even clog-footed drivers getting themselves into trouble.
Around town it's at its best, darting in and out of traffic, nipping into tight parking spaces and performing neat little U-turns. On the motorway it gets a bit too talkative but is fun in short bursts. Ford's stylists have done an excellent job on the exterior providing an easy-to operate roof, some cute touches such as a rear foglight that looks like a sports exhaust (the real exhaust is a tiny tube tucked away out of sight) and chunky rollover hoops that serve to add some safety while performing the far more important task of looking cool.
The Ka, comes with fully kitted out black leather interior which makes the vehicle look very smart finish. The chairs are positioned slightly lower than in the standard Ka for the sportiness of the vehicle. Although it's a smooth ride, it can get choppy when pushed to a higher speed and become noisy when pushed.
With just two seats, the Street Ka wouldn't be a great asset to the family household. Family shopping trips and after-school taxi duties are off the agenda, but it's perfect for popping down to the gym to work off all that stress.
A massive bonus to this car is the First Car Appeal. A young girl about town or student who would like that typical college student look would fit this car perfectly. Along with it's low running costs it's cute, funny and quirky appearance will certainly get fellow first time car buyers talking.
Pro's
Con's
Over all, I love this car. It has everything I need for my journeys. Yes, more space and storage though out the vehicle itself would be a bonus, but for just everyday use, going from A to B it's ideal. I would highly recommend this car to first time buyers as it's cheap to run, looks great and is great for summer fun.
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