ok after sorting out what i need for the xr3i cabby, ive been approached by a guy in aberdeen and asked if i would want to straight swap for his sierra 1.8 4door.

he's currently wanted one for his missus for months but never came accross one original condition etc (mines is still 100% all original from factory) and is willing to do a deal with me on his sierra.

his car is completely mint, underneath hasnt got a spot of surface rust or corrosion on it, and topside as well its like a brand new shell near enough (it could pass as one!)

inside he's got leather interior (not cosworth just retrimmed stuff) and outside a set of 17" Kahn alloys and a sierra cos spoiler.

honest opinions please, do you reckon a standard XR3i convertible is worth swapping for a mint sierra as a project car? it works out the sierra is obviously cheaper to run etc and insure, but is it worth doing so? i wouldnt mind touching it up a little bit, maybe adding cosworth bumpers etc and bonnet, but not making it a proper "cossie rep" as if im going to do that i'd be as well buying a proper one.

opinions as honest as they come please as im split 50/50 and looking for advice on the matter.

cheeRS

Neil