stevenr

Evening,anyone know this car or anything about it? Had a look on google but really just the same info in the ad comes up.Seems cheap for only having 30k on it?

Looks good in the pics and would be just the thing for me if it's as good as it sounds.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-FORD-...item25a37b8ab9

Any help appreciated

jason_nike

Maybe realistically priced to sell??
Needs a little work according to advert.
Could be good investment

stevenr

Sounds just what I'm after to be honest,I feel a roadtrip coming on soon.

Cos500

Nice, well priced too

Csm

if I was going for one id be chasing this one up no problem, use it this year to see how its going then get paintwork addressed next year.

stevenr

Aye sounds like a plan.Need one in my life,been promising myself one since long enough now.Probably be a massive disappointment after the sti but fuck it,it's time to get one

cossynut2

Steven, compared to a lot of Sapphires that come up for sale this does look like a genuine car at a very low price. If I didnt already own a cracking 2wd it would certainly be one that I would buy, but you need to see it and drive it to make sure it is as good as the advert says.

jaiscossie

Cheap car that and wouldnt be surprised if its snapped up by one of the dealers and back online next week at 15k

Csm

rwd and over 300 ponies saph will keep you entertained and holding that steering wheel tighter than a Scooby bud lol

cossynut2

He needs to go and see it asap as it wont be long before its snapped up.

stevenr

Txt the number in the ad last night but no reply yet,but difficult to just pop down and see it as I'm in Inverness.Good few hours away haha

Going to spain for a week too on monday so hopefully I'll get a hold of him over the weekend.If it's as good as it looks I'll happily pay the asking price

stevenr

Just spoke to him hopefully still there when i get back in the country next week and I'll be going to take her home

cossynut2

Bit difficult for you. Have you tried to speak to him on the phone as I would have thought youd get a reply pretty quickly. Looks like one that you may regret not getting if you cant contact him soon.

stevenr

Yeah spoke to him just now,if it wasn't for the fact we're flying to Spain on Monday I'd be away tomorrow to get it.

Pretty sure the wife would kill me if I cancelled the holiday for an old Sierra.Just got to hope and pray it's still there next week now unless I can find someone to go and get it for me,that's doubtful though.

Nearly bought a mk1 Focus RS this week but something told me no this one's not for you,I know that something was this car now.

rog

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I'm sure that car used to be owned by someone up my way a good few years ago, looks fresh in the pics, but only a real viewing will confirm it all though.

stevenr

Well if it's the same car it's going to be living in the north again from tuesday/wednesday.Fired a deposit on it before we left for Spain and it's getting delivered to Inverness when we get back.Delighted to be a Cosworth owner (nearly) at long last

cossynut2

Congratulations! Glad you have got it as it seems like a good buy, let us know what you think once it has been delivered.
Cheers ,Richard from Southampton.

stevenr

Plenty photos will follow when it arrives,right chuffed about it.Just need to sell the Subaru now

DAN400

iTrader: (3)

car looks real nice in the pics,
so did you buy without going to see it in person ?

tony66

iTrader: (7)

i"d buy a lot of things off pics...big chance buying an old ford off pics alone though
but he who waits might lose out i suppose...
please keep us updated once it lands

stevenr

I took a chance and bought blind.Risky yes but it's worked out well before so it's a chance I'm willing to take.

What's the worst that can happen?

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Cool get some pics posted.

stevenr

Be plenty on the go once it's home Glenn

cossynut2

You dont have to justify what you have done to anyone on this forum, its up to you and I am sure from the photos and description of the car you will not be disappointed when you get it.

stevenr

Can't wait to get it,only downside is that the Subaru has to go to make way for a Focus ST for her.I've made out I'll be very disappointed but the thought of a white Focus beside the white Sierra is quite appealing now

james kiely

iTrader: (5)

congrats on your purchase mate ,it looks a bargain in todays prices

neilscott83

seen this for sale on fb a few times looks a really nice car, it did have clear indicators looks much better on the ambers sure it was up for around Ł12k at first.

stevenr

It's home,delighted with it





I'll get proper photos in the right bit once I get it out in day light.The blind ebay buy turned out good again

cossynut2

You must be very pleased, it certainly looks good. Take it for its first drive and let us know what its like.

stevenr

It's a bit of a handful after having the Impreza,love it though.

Few wee bits to do to get it how I want it but won't take long.

cossynut2

Hi Steven, my son has got a 2001 Subaru Impreza WRX STI which we have done some modifications on, including coilovers all round and the ride in it is just as harsh as my 2wd Saff. Being permanent 4wd is of course much better in the wet but in the dry a sorted Saff should handle pretty well.
It will take a bit of getting used to after your Subaru but hope you get a lot of pleasure out of it.
Keep us posted.
Cheers Richard.

AndyPen

iTrader: (24)

Now I must say that looks stunning!! Lots of chatter on the lack of saphs about... so pleased for you mate

stevenr

Yeah it's a beauty.Few very small bits to tidy up but nothing to worry about at the moment.

It was a genuine car advertised by a genuine guy.I never got to meet him but he was as helpful as I could have asked for.If you're in here,thank you Sam.

The new mongooses system arrived for it today so hopefully get it fitted over the weekend before the first show up here on Sunday

tony66

iTrader: (7)

that looks a peach of a buy
enjoy..

stevenr

It's not a bad old bus,bit smokey now and then but I went into Cosworth ownership with eyes wide open so I'm not too fussed if it needs a bit of work.Hopefully get it looked at through the week before it goes on the RSOC stand at Knockhill next weekend.

Subaru is getting traded in on Sunday for a Mondeo so I'll have plenty time to play about with this thing now instead of playing with other toys

JasonPD

Hey, do you have a link with more details about what is going on at knockhill? I assume this is ford live? I'm clearly having a blonde moment with my googling skills...

Edit:
I've just seen that ford live is 30th August...

stevenr

http://motorsport-events.knockhill.c...ally-challenge

Should tell you everything there I think.

Going to be a big weekend

JasonPD

Annoyingly I've full booked jobs in for both sat and sun next weekend... Especially as I've got an Impreza as well as the Cosworth so this sounds right up my street!

stevenr

Me too,sadly the Impreza is going on it's last journey with me today and getting traded in for a Mondeo,it's a titanium x sport though so not all that bad really as a family car



This makes up for that though