Originally Posted by Max M4X WW
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Why not just get a 1600 Mk5 Fiesta and be done with it, or put the 2k+ for an engine swap towards getting a better car?
Because the 1.6's are slow, 90bhp and the early ones explode.
The 1.7 on the other hand was built by yamaha, is 125bhp and has VCT!
Yes, but the point you seem to be missing is that even with 125bhp, it's still slow, and it's still a bodged Fiesta that's just lost a load of value and market for future sale.
Personally I'd just get the Puma and be done with it, as it's a much nicer car to start with.