Ocsltd 133 Posted December 18, 2017 Are the 1.2 Ford Ka's around 09/10/11 Reg good news? Do they sell well? Are they problematic, any common issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted December 18, 2017 buy specced ones only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted December 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, s and b said: buy specced ones only So titanium and above? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted December 18, 2017 Just now, Ocsltd said: So titanium and above? ive been at the other end and struggled so thats my only experiance im afraid,the first one i bought didnt even have central locking even on the key,thought the thing was faulty, an 'edge' i think i think they need spec but remember it might still be a region thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted December 19, 2017 The two i have bought have been nightmares, a 59 plate with a rotten real axle and a 60 plate with a serious oil leak (ok the oil leak can happen to anything) but a rear axle going on them according to my local scrap yard is quite common, i refuse to buy a car with wind down windows in this day and age its bonkers so both of mine where spec'd well. Not a car i would go for again as my local trade center wales does them for £15 a week deals just not enough meat on the bone for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted December 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, justina3 said: The two i have bought have been nightmares, a 59 plate with a rotten real axle and a 60 plate with a serious oil leak (ok the oil leak can happen to anything) but a rear axle going on them according to my local scrap yard is quite common, i refuse to buy a car with wind down windows in this day and age its bonkers so both of mine where spec'd well. Not a car i would go for again as my local trade center wales does them for £15 a week deals just not enough meat on the bone for me. Ok thanks for that, they're not my normal bag, had a feeling they weren't particularly good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted December 19, 2017 We've done well with them so it depends on your market I guess. As mentioned 'Edge' spec is billy basic windy windows but every level above that has been a good seller. Also as mentioned check the rear axle and area around it for corrosion, same with Pandas and 500's. Good little things for finance deals IMO. Not a lot of money for youngsters to run and because of the blue oval dad usually approves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted December 19, 2017 2 hours ago, grant8064 said: We've done well with them so it depends on your market I guess. As mentioned 'Edge' spec is billy basic windy windows but every level above that has been a good seller. Also as mentioned check the rear axle and area around it for corrosion, same with Pandas and 500's. Good little things for finance deals IMO. Not a lot of money for youngsters to run and because of the blue oval dad usually approves. Thanks for the feedback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted December 19, 2017 Theyre just in the top ten of fastest selling used cars, so thats a good starter, theyre simple/cheap for most parts, but very competitively priced in the resale market, have to use your own usp to gain the sale, the blue oval badge mentioned earlier is a fantastic point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted December 20, 2017 ha ha ford ka digital with the lush green interior now wheres me sick bag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted December 20, 2017 Aren't you just better off with a prettier fiat 500? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted December 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Tom said: Aren't you just better off with a prettier fiat 500? Different buyers though. We do loads of 500's and i'm finding lately it's the 40 year old woman car of choice...even did one to a 50 year old married man today! Ka's seem to go to cautious buyers, usually a girl in her late teens/early twenties accompanied by mum and dad and sometimes a 'mechanic' uncle. These kind of buyers won't go near a Fix It Again Tony but love the blue oval (funny eh!) I avoid Titaniums and special editions btw...book high because of the spec but most buyers at this level prefer to save £500 and take a zetec of the same age/mileage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted December 20, 2017 Do the door handles pull off on the KA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted December 20, 2017 Why am I yet to come across a 500 with a broken handle? I keep hearing about it being a thing but i've sold tons of the things and never once had an issue with them. Is it really as bad an issue as you guys make out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted December 20, 2017 28 minutes ago, grant8064 said: Why am I yet to come across a 500 with a broken handle? I keep hearing about it being a thing but i've sold tons of the things and never once had an issue with them. Is it really as bad an issue as you guys make out? you are from the soft sarf up ere our women like to tug hard on the handles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted December 20, 2017 20 minutes ago, s and b said: you are from the soft sarf up ere our women like to tug hard on the handles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted December 20, 2017 Hard as nails up Norf! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
