escort rs 1600 i ..wanted .any help on tracking one down
05-10-2005, 12:20 PM
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escort rs 1600 i ..wanted .any help on tracking one down
i have been looking to buy a rs 1600 i .
yes i do know they are like rocking horse sh*t!!
can anyone please help me .on where to look and what to look out for !!
i drove a few a long time ago ,im desperate to get my own !!!
yes i do know they are like rocking horse sh*t!!
can anyone please help me .on where to look and what to look out for !!
i drove a few a long time ago ,im desperate to get my own !!!
05-10-2005, 06:18 PM
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look on ebay mate but be vv careful, theres alot of specific parts to the car so do ur homework, buy a manual off ebay should b bout a tenner and that will give u a few ideas wot to look out for, gd luck !
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07-10-2005, 06:28 AM
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Think you'll be ok finding one chap, they pop up all over the place, like Ebay, Autotrader now and again 
Also try,
www.rsownersclub.co.uk
This caters for the more traditional Ford RS enthusiast so you might be more likely to find one on there
Wait for the right car as well, with the exception of concourse, they all sell from about 1800-2500 for really good examples
...........that's unless you want a Silver one (as I did) because during the late 90's early 2k they were be broken what seemed like weekly
Things to check to make sure you have a real one.......
-Reg should be Y or A
-It should have a dirty great big front anti roll bar behind the front spoiler
-should have two little leds at the very top of the speedo (which might or might not work to indicate the rev limit)
-About an 1-2inches of peddel movement before any sign of stopping
-One code on the wheels rather than three (although a lot of people have replaced flat spotted RSi wheels for the three stamp S1 wheels, like me!)
-Should say RSi on the log book
-May or may not have twin coils depending on whether someone has converted this
Best advice though, would be to go along to a RS evening, and speak to people who actually own them, they are likely to know someone who is selling a goodun!
Also try,
www.rsownersclub.co.uk
This caters for the more traditional Ford RS enthusiast so you might be more likely to find one on there
Wait for the right car as well, with the exception of concourse, they all sell from about 1800-2500 for really good examples
...........that's unless you want a Silver one (as I did) because during the late 90's early 2k they were be broken what seemed like weekly
Things to check to make sure you have a real one.......
-Reg should be Y or A
-It should have a dirty great big front anti roll bar behind the front spoiler
-should have two little leds at the very top of the speedo (which might or might not work to indicate the rev limit)
-About an 1-2inches of peddel movement before any sign of stopping
-One code on the wheels rather than three (although a lot of people have replaced flat spotted RSi wheels for the three stamp S1 wheels, like me!)
-Should say RSi on the log book
-May or may not have twin coils depending on whether someone has converted this
Best advice though, would be to go along to a RS evening, and speak to people who actually own them, they are likely to know someone who is selling a goodun!
07-10-2005, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AD-RS1600i
Think you'll be ok finding one chap, they pop up all over the place, like Ebay, Autotrader now and again
Also try,
www.rsownersclub.co.uk
This caters for the more traditional Ford RS enthusiast so you might be more likely to find one on there
Wait for the right car as well, with the exception of concourse, they all sell from about 1800-2500 for really good examples
...........that's unless you want a Silver one (as I did) because during the late 90's early 2k they were be broken what seemed like weekly
Things to check to make sure you have a real one.......
-Reg should be Y or A
-It should have a dirty great big front anti roll bar behind the front spoiler
-should have two little leds at the very top of the speedo (which might or might not work to indicate the rev limit)
-About an 1-2inches of peddel movement before any sign of stopping
-One code on the wheels rather than three (although a lot of people have replaced flat spotted RSi wheels for the three stamp S1 wheels, like me!)
-Should say RSi on the log book
-May or may not have twin coils depending on whether someone has converted this
Best advice though, would be to go along to a RS evening, and speak to people who actually own them, they are likely to know someone who is selling a goodun!
Also try,
www.rsownersclub.co.uk
This caters for the more traditional Ford RS enthusiast so you might be more likely to find one on there
Wait for the right car as well, with the exception of concourse, they all sell from about 1800-2500 for really good examples
...........that's unless you want a Silver one (as I did) because during the late 90's early 2k they were be broken what seemed like weekly
Things to check to make sure you have a real one.......
-Reg should be Y or A
-It should have a dirty great big front anti roll bar behind the front spoiler
-should have two little leds at the very top of the speedo (which might or might not work to indicate the rev limit)
-About an 1-2inches of peddel movement before any sign of stopping
-One code on the wheels rather than three (although a lot of people have replaced flat spotted RSi wheels for the three stamp S1 wheels, like me!)
-Should say RSi on the log book
-May or may not have twin coils depending on whether someone has converted this
Best advice though, would be to go along to a RS evening, and speak to people who actually own them, they are likely to know someone who is selling a goodun!
i agree with the above mate except the price pal the rs sceen has moved on mate and values have risen in the last 12 months
you will pay up to £3500 for a good 1 and concourse up to £7500 well that is what 1 concourse car sold for this season
i spent 7 weeks traveling round the country looking at 7 cars before i got mine the advive i would give is look with your head and dont buy with your heart and hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi as there are a lot of cars out there with doddgy history
good luck with the search pal
09-10-2005, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by darren barber
Originally Posted by AD-RS1600i
Think you'll be ok finding one chap, they pop up all over the place, like Ebay, Autotrader now and again
Also try,
www.rsownersclub.co.uk
This caters for the more traditional Ford RS enthusiast so you might be more likely to find one on there
Wait for the right car as well, with the exception of concourse, they all sell from about 1800-2500 for really good examples
...........that's unless you want a Silver one (as I did) because during the late 90's early 2k they were be broken what seemed like weekly
Things to check to make sure you have a real one.......
-Reg should be Y or A
-It should have a dirty great big front anti roll bar behind the front spoiler
-should have two little leds at the very top of the speedo (which might or might not work to indicate the rev limit)
-About an 1-2inches of peddel movement before any sign of stopping
-One code on the wheels rather than three (although a lot of people have replaced flat spotted RSi wheels for the three stamp S1 wheels, like me!)
-Should say RSi on the log book
-May or may not have twin coils depending on whether someone has converted this
Best advice though, would be to go along to a RS evening, and speak to people who actually own them, they are likely to know someone who is selling a goodun!
Also try,
www.rsownersclub.co.uk
This caters for the more traditional Ford RS enthusiast so you might be more likely to find one on there
Wait for the right car as well, with the exception of concourse, they all sell from about 1800-2500 for really good examples
...........that's unless you want a Silver one (as I did) because during the late 90's early 2k they were be broken what seemed like weekly
Things to check to make sure you have a real one.......
-Reg should be Y or A
-It should have a dirty great big front anti roll bar behind the front spoiler
-should have two little leds at the very top of the speedo (which might or might not work to indicate the rev limit)
-About an 1-2inches of peddel movement before any sign of stopping
-One code on the wheels rather than three (although a lot of people have replaced flat spotted RSi wheels for the three stamp S1 wheels, like me!)
-Should say RSi on the log book
-May or may not have twin coils depending on whether someone has converted this
Best advice though, would be to go along to a RS evening, and speak to people who actually own them, they are likely to know someone who is selling a goodun!
i agree with the above mate except the price pal the rs sceen has moved on mate and values have risen in the last 12 months
you will pay up to £3500 for a good 1 and concourse up to £7500 well that is what 1 concourse car sold for this season
i spent 7 weeks traveling round the country looking at 7 cars before i got mine the advive i would give is look with your head and dont buy with your heart and hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi hpi as there are a lot of cars out there with doddgy history
good luck with the search pal
There are some bargains to be had though! Be picy and find the right car, unless you want to save one from the scrapper!
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10-10-2005, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by AD-RS1600i
unless you want to save one from the scrapper!
remember theyre generally always in worse condition than they first appear aswell
10-10-2005, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Red16
Originally Posted by AD-RS1600i
unless you want to save one from the scrapper!
remember theyre generally always in worse condition than they first appear aswell
I'd always buy with a 12 month ticket, and if the current owner is fussy about getting it one, then walk away
Most should be reasonable (as in not immediate scrap yard material) as they wont be everyday runners now, just be careful and take a friend who is knowledgeable about the Ford rot bug......
They are all hiding something, I think mine taken a drivers side bump at some point in it's life.....
16-10-2005, 03:10 PM
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Sorry to hijack your post but i'm now also looking for an rs1600i, my last one got written off
I'm looking for a black one but i've only got £2000 to play with, insurance are giving me £1500 plus i keep the car so i'll break it to keep some parts and sell others depending on what my new one needs.
I would try and rescue my old one but i'd hafta spend more than the insurance are giving me and it'd always have that on it's record
I'm looking for a black one but i've only got £2000 to play with, insurance are giving me £1500 plus i keep the car so i'll break it to keep some parts and sell others depending on what my new one needs.
I would try and rescue my old one but i'd hafta spend more than the insurance are giving me and it'd always have that on it's record
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i hav a silver rsi in great condition bought it just under a year ago 
but unfortunatley need sum cash and space so its gona hav to go to another good home . There is no major rust that i can see a few surface bits here and there because the paint is a bit to thin but its a lot beta as sum of the examples i have seen its a straight car very solid. Its running on twin carbs has front and rear strutbrace konis and polibushed all round very nice engine bay aprox 140bhp. Its well looked after car that i hav only used 4 shows and the odd weekend. The interior is very tidy seats are mint and no cracks in dash the rear seat base has tiny bit of wear but hey its 22 years old. This is a very nice example of such a rare car and i want it to go to a good home. i want around £3000 for it its tax n mot'd.
but unfortunatley need sum cash and space so its gona hav to go to another good home . There is no major rust that i can see a few surface bits here and there because the paint is a bit to thin but its a lot beta as sum of the examples i have seen its a straight car very solid. Its running on twin carbs has front and rear strutbrace konis and polibushed all round very nice engine bay aprox 140bhp. Its well looked after car that i hav only used 4 shows and the odd weekend. The interior is very tidy seats are mint and no cracks in dash the rear seat base has tiny bit of wear but hey its 22 years old. This is a very nice example of such a rare car and i want it to go to a good home. i want around £3000 for it its tax n mot'd.
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