Feature: The 4Car Top 10: £3,000 runarounds

13 Nov 07

Ford Ka

Prices: From £2,500 for a five-year old model, decent older Kas at £1,500 or so
Engines: 1.3 or 1.6 petrol
Watch out for: Poorly maintained and tatty older cars, rough running and stalling, gearbox and brake problems, rust in rear wings and door sills
For: Cheeky styling, simple and tough, easy to drive
Against: Feeling dated now, cramped in the back

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4. Ford Ka (1996-08)

The much-loved Ka, first launched in 1996, is still selling well: from very sparsely-equipped entry-level cars with wind-up windows and economy trim to with-everything LuxuryKas, it's a popular purchase.

And with good reason: it's cute, fun and easy to drive (learner drivers love 'em) and really rather lovable. It's everything a runaround needs to be.

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Ford Ka

It's an elderly design, meriting only a three-star NCAP crash test score, but most newish examples will have airbags and ABS.

Watch out for Kas which have taken punishment from learners: the best bargains will come from buying privately - there are plenty of truly low-mileage, one-lady-owner Kas out there.

Road Test: Ford Ka

Feature: The 4Car Top 10: £3,000 runarounds

Ford Ka

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