Originally Posted by
COSFAN
I'm with you yeah, I can defo see your point. This is why I won't take silly money for the 3dr, thay are fantanstic value and now an absolute icon too, which is why i face such a dilema about the change.
I totally agree about spending 18k on an Escort aswell to get the same value car. I did drive this Escos quickly though, it was a 95 (M) big turbo running approx 300bhp on 18's with mid range suspension mods and is 70bhp more than mine but to be fair it did'nt feel a whole lot quicker, however it did drive through the bends better and quicker than the 3dr i felt.
My car pulls and pulls like a bloody train, but i felt that i could drive the escort a lot quicker out on the open twisty roads.......
I almost wish i had'nt driven it now! See the decision I'm faced with!!!
oh yeh esc Cossie was a dream on the B roads, like it was on rails round the corners, and if it started to slide then all you do is put more power down and it would go round.
The thing with the 4x4 in the escos is it does give you that extra "stability" and sence of control. but you have to also be aware It can give you a false sence of security.
With the 3door there is always in the back of the mind "im waiting for the back end to bite" so you tent to take less risks. With the 4x4 cos I did find with mine I drove faster and took more risks. Partly one of the reasons for selling it as id have ended up in a ditch most probably. If it had have been a 3door I dont think id be nearly as tempted to drive like a nuttre and actually respect the car more if that makes sence.
Anyway enough hijacking a forsale thread
Good luck with the sale, and as said get some pics up of the important/moving bits. a good engine shot could sell the car!!