booner999

Looking to buy a Escort Cosworth, looked at one but found signs of mold on the carpets, front back and boot? is this a really bad sign? the owner said he had a little bit of rust under the back arch which has been plated up? and it had been resprayed? also has a new cam belt, turbo, clutch and gear box? does this sound like a car to stay away from? good points, it does have full history and original panels......? advice would be great.

Also I am part exing a E36 3.0 M3 in for a Cosworth? would I be making the right choice, the BMW I have is a mint example and dont want to make a mistake?

Cheers

Mark

PT

how much does he want for the esc cos whats the mileage, and spec

booner999

90 thousand on the clock fsh, standard, new gear box clutch and turbo... what do you think?

Dave Parker

at least look at some others

cos jon

Always worth having a look at a few first as they vary alot !!

booner999

OK thats cool, is there anything I should be looking for that is known problems on the Cossys? is there certain rust places and engine noise and wear I should be looking for?

S1rst

Its impossible for any of us to say if its worth it without seeing it mate. Could be worth anything from £8k-£15k.

It may have just been stood a while and got damp inside. The mould could be a problem and it may have been water damaged at some point though, and from experience its so hard to get rid of mould form an interior once its started. Youll have to strip the whole lot out and clean and dry it properly and it may get rid of it if your lucky. You may end up having to get a complete 2nd hand interior.

As said though, you have to look at a few so you can then compare them and make your desicion based on others.

Dave Parker

think theres a buying guide on rsowners club site try that

booner999

cheers guys

glancy2081

check the battery tray when a was looking for my one lots of them had rust or even holes in the battery tray,also rust on inside of tailgate

booner999

one thing I dont get with these cars, there ment to be collectors cars but so many of them seem to have been abused and mistreated? is this common or have I got the wrong impression?

S1rst

Yep theres far more abused ones out there than decent looked after examples. Good ones are getting hard to find now so if your picky, then youll be in for a long wait in my opinion.

Have you looked on rsownersclub? Couple of good looking ones on there now.

Out of interest, what sort of budget do you have?

booner999

I have looked every where, and as for my budget its kind of stretching the more it goes on, was looking for a cheaper one in the region of 10 to 12k but if I cant find a good one in the bracket then I might have to look at spending some more. Is there any secret places where they are for sell? I have looked on pistonheads, autotrader, rsownersclub, classic car/race car direct? also seen some in the garages but I think most of them are a little over priced.

ian rst

pm'd ya pal

THE RADMAN

iTrader: (2)

trevcos is selling his red one on the rsoc board,a bit more expensive than your budget but well worth it, you wont have any problems with his,its a gen example,could save you loads of wasted journeys

S1rst

Was just going to suggest that one too.

I think with your budget youll have to accept that they may need a few £££ spending on it, so it would be better to leave a few £££ spare to spend on it. In fact that goes for whatever your budget is really mate.

S1rst

This one looks a bargain!!!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/121346.htm

Or this....

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/images/116052-1t.jpg

Seems to be quite a few for sale on there at the moment.

Damo V

Defo need to up your budget imo

booner999

Going to speak to the bank manager tonight (the Mrs) see what we can do.. I would prefer to buy one that is all up together.

Damo V

Jobbo

www.automotiveunlimited.co.uk

whitevanman

i think sometimes it's being in the right place at the right time. if you're unsure it maybe worth asking a passion ford member that lives close to the car to go with you for a second opinion . also have you tried e-bay there are always 1 or 2 on there .

good luck and i hope you find a good one

S1rst

One of the best places to get one it seems, although they dont have anything at the moment.

dave green

Did you say its been welded? if it has i would walk away.


Dave

booner999

That web page link is quality, will keep my eyes on that one as well.
It had a small patch in the back drivers side wheel arch that had been welded? is this common? and it seems weird how its only one side that has been done?

Cheers again guys for yor help and advise

dave green

Dont think its common never seen an escort cos welded there.


Dave

dave green

Dont think its common never seen an escort cos welded there.


Dave

booner999

I think I need to walk away from this car, its had so much work in the last couple of months, I think its just the owner trying to get some money back on it.. There was a small bit of sludge in the oil cap but I mean really small, maybe this is a sign the head went and hasnt been serviced? not sure. I will take some one with me and get this car properly looked at before I even think of going near it...

Cheers Dave, I though it was a little bit odd myself. The car shows no signs of rust in the normal areas (battery tray, back spoiler/boot) and the seals seemed rust free as well.

I sniffed a problem when the owner said I will do anything you want to it.... sounds a bit desprit for a garage to say that...

Still there are lots more out there due to that web page so will keep my eyes on that one.

Is the head light conversion pricey? they look so much better with the twins on them?

Cheers

Mark

whitevanman

you can get 2 kinds of lights standard morette's about £319 and diamonds
look great on a escos

http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=FD9314050

dave green

wise move

booner999

Cheers guys.... I am guessing there is not many ppl on here from around the somerset area.

dave green

.got family down there

booner999

Any of them Cosworth experts or got one for sale?

glancy2081

hang in there mate a have been where u are when looking for one in the end a got one dirt cheap which needed work but the car a got was better than nearly every other a went to see

booner999

Cheers buddy, wish I had so much more money, really nice cars out there but they are well priced. I dont mind doing cosmetic work to it but when it comes to engines I dont have a clue. I will find one

glancy2081

my mate got a escoss just before me needed a splitter kit for front is a motersport model no leather etc cost £9000 price dont reflect condition of car, a went to see mine got there splitter broken morrett glass broken sitting there really dirty,thinking why ma hear takes battery out, tray in the best condition of all cars a went to see bottom of bumper damaged under exhaust all little things, guy selling obviously drug dealer tells me he took it in part/x for his evo in end gave him 8k cash for it

booner999

thats what I would like to see, a friend of mine sold one with a knackered engine and turbo, a bit rusty, sold as spares etc and he still got 7500 for it... but I would like to find a nice engine that just needs some cosmetic things, that will do me.. dont mind putting in some elbow greese. any one got one like this looking at this forum?

glancy2081

what am trying to say is dont be affraid to look at the cheaper ones ,mine stg3,alloy header tank 18s is a lux model ss exhaust breather kit alarm etc still got 4k to paint it etc if a want to

booner999

yeah true. i would prefer to buy one like that.. as longs as its not rusty i am happy.
you got some pics of ur motor before and after you did the work to it? would be good to see one getting the treatment.

glancy2081

no not yet done anything to it going to start to it soon though it off road for winter been saying that for months though will start a resto thread when a start and only have one photo of it on comp a could email u it