My ZT-T might not be my daily driver for much longer.

Nev The Bear · 23rd October 2017, 12:35

My wife and I are actively looking at buying a third car which will be a daily driver, this will mean my ZT-T will be able to have a well earned rest and only be used on weekends, shows and holidays.

We quote like the idea of buying a convertible car and have settled on looking for a Ford Streetka, we have already had a look at some cars but have not followed up oir interest due to condition of the ones we have seen.

Interestingly I have found out the engine has a timing car so no cam belts to worry about.

One of the main reasons of looking for a Streetka is that Kirsty used to own one a few years ago and it looks like you get a lot of car for your money if you find a good one.

I have also checked the cost of car insurance and with the amendment to the insurance on my ZT-T and insuring the Streetka it would cost less than the insurance on my ZT-T at the moment.

Does anyone have any thoughts, tips or personal experience of what to look out for on a Ford Streetka?

Stephen Fussell · 23rd October 2017, 12:38

You've got to watch out for rust on them, I believe.

mininuts · 23rd October 2017, 12:42

Hi Clyde, never had a StreetKa but, owned a couple of regular Ka over the years. They were wholly reliable with no expense other than general servicing and maintenance.
The only issue we had with them both was rust, particularly around the fuel flap area.....quite a well know fault, I believe. The second one we had was brand new and started to rust after 18 months

Accident safety was also lacking on the first gen Ka but, having said that, I do drive Minis so not an issue I was ever worried about

Ravinder · 23rd October 2017, 12:44

I don’t know much about the Ka’s but have heard they are quite bad for rust. It makes sense as the ones I see on the roads do seem quite rusty, even the not so older models.

7T5 · 23rd October 2017, 13:37

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Originally Posted by Stephen Fussell

You've got to watch out for rust on them, I believe.

This. Most of the ones i see up my way you could take home with a dustpan and brush.

mh007 · 23rd October 2017, 15:32

Agree with the rest, they rust like there's no tomorrow underneath!!

Number 6 · 23rd October 2017, 15:52

They do rust well...More so than Jags and Mercs

J-t-s · 23rd October 2017, 16:07

Why not go for an MG TF?

marinabrian · 23rd October 2017, 16:10

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Originally Posted by J-t-s

Why not go for an MG TF?

Mmm, I could think of lots of reasons not to use a TF as a daily driver, but then again I wouldn't even consider a Ford StreetKa even if i were being paid to drive it

Brian

victorgte · 23rd October 2017, 16:29

Rust. More worrying is rot. A friend drove his recent purchase back from Yorkshire and dropped it off for MOT the following day. They called him at work to tell him it was scrap and unfit for the road. Personal choice rules but I would not like to see you waste your money.

23rd October 2017, 12:35	#1
Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	My ZT-T might not be my daily driver for much longer. My wife and I are actively looking at buying a third car which will be a daily driver, this will mean my ZT-T will be able to have a well earned rest and only be used on weekends, shows and holidays. We quote like the idea of buying a convertible car and have settled on looking for a Ford Streetka, we have already had a look at some cars but have not followed up oir interest due to condition of the ones we have seen. Interestingly I have found out the engine has a timing car so no cam belts to worry about. One of the main reasons of looking for a Streetka is that Kirsty used to own one a few years ago and it looks like you get a lot of car for your money if you find a good one. I have also checked the cost of car insurance and with the amendment to the insurance on my ZT-T and insuring the Streetka it would cost less than the insurance on my ZT-T at the moment. Does anyone have any thoughts, tips or personal experience of what to look out for on a Ford Streetka?

23rd October 2017, 12:42	#3
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Hi Clyde, never had a StreetKa but, owned a couple of regular Ka over the years. They were wholly reliable with no expense other than general servicing and maintenance. The only issue we had with them both was rust, particularly around the fuel flap area.....quite a well know fault, I believe. The second one we had was brand new and started to rust after 18 months Accident safety was also lacking on the first gen Ka but, having said that, I do drive Minis so not an issue I was ever worried about __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Rust. More worrying is rot. A friend drove his recent purchase back from Yorkshire and dropped it off for MOT the following day. They called him at work to tell him it was scrap and unfit for the road. Personal choice rules but I would not like to see you waste your money. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

23rd October 2017, 12:38	#2
Stephen Fussell Regional Secretary 2015 Mini Challenge 210 & 2005 Rover 75 Classic CDTi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Weston-Super-Mare Posts: 269 Thanks: 101 Thanked 52 Times in 42 Posts	You've got to watch out for rust on them, I believe.

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