Originally Posted by
Nick.W
I personally wouldn't bother with one for a daily drive, its still a mk3 Escort so not really that 'nice' to drive and to keep it in good condition without a garage will be labour intensive. The novalty will soon wear off.
I Love 16i's and will have one as a toy if and when my S1 finds a new owner. Imo they are best left as a second car living in a garage as they are also a bit spesh now. The british weather will soon turn it into a swiss cheese.
How about something less criminal as a daily like a Mk4 or 5 RS2000 or if you want something older a S2? Although some of the above 16i points also apply to S2's.
The more I think the more your right to be honest, I've thought about an S2 but ive never fancied them but they are growing on me, im not in the modern fords so no Mk4 or RS2000 deffo not an option.
My S1 was kept as a weekend car in the old fellas garage but after 4 years he got fed up with lifting the lawn mower over it ect ect and now he's got his garage back he wont part with it (Fair enough he's in his late 50's)
ARRRGHHH why's nothing never simple