Ive hav fell in love with the xr2i's and would love one as my first car. I can afford the insurance, and to buy one. What is your opinion on getting one as a first car and wot should i look out for?
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Rust rust and more rust. Very prone to rust around the petrol cap.

Which version are you looking at the 1.6 CVH or the 1.8 Zetec?

To be honest as a first timer you would probably do better getting the milder Si until you get some experience and some NCB under your belt

 

I've had both 1.8 and 1.6 versions. I prefer the 1.6 for definate as it appears more reliable.

Look out for rust around the filler cap for a start and just do the normal checks u would on any other car really

 

Have to admit that if I had my time with an XR again I too would still take the CVH powered car

 

im after the 1.6, i know wot you mean but i would realy love one as me first car

 

The good thing about the 1.8 is that it was very responsive on the throttle but the 1.6 has such a nice sound to it and it doesn't need a cat for the MOT

 

ive had two 1.6's and they are quicker than the 1.8's i raced, much better engine

 

Yeah i heard that aswell. I know the top end speed on the 1.6 is better. The 1.8 seemed more nippy on acceleration tho.

I'd still take the 1.6 anyday mind u