Escoss or RS 500
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Hi all ,
I own a mint condition . lux escoss , big turbo with the usuall rondells ,
I love the car but have always thought about a 500
Which would you rather have ??????
I own a mint condition . lux escoss , big turbo with the usuall rondells ,
I love the car but have always thought about a 500
Which would you rather have ??????
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buying a 500 is buying a rare bit of motorsport history! thats why id favour the S1 over the S2! the escos is still a really nice car - but IMO id prefer the 500 everytime!
but dont think id ever get 1 cos of the price!
but dont think id ever get 1 cos of the price!
500 no contest
I know where there is one in storage with 46 yes 46 miles on the clock
Bloke will not sell it at the mo but he has given me first chance to buy it when he selkls it.
I know where there is one in storage with 46 yes 46 miles on the clock
Bloke will not sell it at the mo but he has given me first chance to buy it when he selkls it.
I chap near me has just got a really mint black one. the word on the street is that it has only done 30k and totally standard!
I saw him in it the other day with a big Mongosse on in and some bufty crome 18"!!
Sorry but if you have a car like that its got to stay standard, thats what i think!
I saw him in it the other day with a big Mongosse on in and some bufty crome 18"!!
Sorry but if you have a car like that its got to stay standard, thats what i think!
Originally Posted by Little Joe
I got the picture off the RS500 forum. Cant remember the his name. 
probably wrong
Driven both lots and I seriously would have my large turbo Escos over Waps old 500. It's better looking (in my opinion), far newer and much less laggy. I kicked his arse everywhere we went.
It all depends on what the car's for I guess. Waps was always wary of modding the 500 what with it being such a collectable, when at the end of the day mine is just a fast Ford Escort.
It all depends on what the car's for I guess. Waps was always wary of modding the 500 what with it being such a collectable, when at the end of the day mine is just a fast Ford Escort.
Originally Posted by Little Joe
Sorry but if you have a car like that its got to stay standard, thats what i think!

If I could afford the transmission to cope with my engine I would still revert back to an Escort Cossie tbh (and I have thought about buying one again and swapping the engine over from my 500). I have had 2 Escorts now and I love em..... but for ultra power RWD is easier on the pocket if not on my arse cheeks!

I do like my RS500 don't get me wrong, but I have always and will always love the Escorts.
Just buy both and be done with it! lol
Originally Posted by NORTH YORKS RS SPARES
Looks like i will have to buy a 500 then ,
Anyone know where there is one for sale ????
Anyone know where there is one for sale ????
Barrie has one remember,you know the mint one which dont need any paint
Paul, your Escos is MINT!
But a 500 is the way to go!
Off topic, about that Leval 8 ECU, sorry I've not been back in touch, its for a mate and hes gone away. Sell it if you get an offer, and when I see him and if he wants it I'll be back in touch again! If its gone its gone!
But a 500 is the way to go!
Off topic, about that Leval 8 ECU, sorry I've not been back in touch, its for a mate and hes gone away. Sell it if you get an offer, and when I see him and if he wants it I'll be back in touch again! If its gone its gone!
esc cos all day long! not just because i own one!
escs are 100 times better looking!
better to drive!
newer!
interior etc
people just go for the 500 due to the rarity and the extra plenum additions and turbo
woooooppppyyydooooooo
escs are 100 times better looking!
better to drive!
newer!
interior etc
people just go for the 500 due to the rarity and the extra plenum additions and turbo
woooooppppyyydooooooo
Laaaggggggggggyyyyyyyyyyyy.
When Waps bought his 500 I had to drive it back from Southampton cos he wasn't insured.
I was good for about 3 miles and then a TT went past close and fast so I chased after it. I think I had my foot fully on the gas for about oohh... half an hour before the turbo kicked in. Thought he'd bought a ringer for a mo!
When Waps bought his 500 I had to drive it back from Southampton cos he wasn't insured.
I was good for about 3 miles and then a TT went past close and fast so I chased after it. I think I had my foot fully on the gas for about oohh... half an hour before the turbo kicked in. Thought he'd bought a ringer for a mo!
hi paul , my mate is selling his i think , its a black one with about 50k on the clock , he go's to the shows and you may have seen it on our stand , (durham) at lightwater valley, its standard i think and is v.v.nice,
my other mate bought a one about a year ago with 7k on the clock , its a white one and he paid 18k for it
the lunatic
personally i know what you mean about the attraction of a 500 but having seen your escoz , id have yours over me mates 7k 500 any day, its far superior in 'EVERY WAY' and its purely down to personal preference, escoz looks and goes better imo, bring on the onslaught from the 500 crew
my other mate bought a one about a year ago with 7k on the clock , its a white one and he paid 18k for it
the lunatic
interesting thread, as I too have a very low miles Escos big turbo currently squirreled away in the garage,and was thinking of chopping it in for a moonstone 500,I would deffo spend 18 grand for a 7000 miler,but they are few and far between,I didn't think people rated them over an Escos,I thought it was just me being weird,has got me thinking about it again though
damn
damn
Originally Posted by peteh
Originally Posted by Little Joe
I got the picture off the RS500 forum. Cant remember the his name. 
probably wrong
Black 500 though cant beat em
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Pete ,,, maybee i should ring barrie ??????????
I think not
Timrud
No worries mate
Carl ( the strut brace )
Please find out about the one in your group ,,, I want it
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I think not Timrud
No worries mate
Carl ( the strut brace )
Please find out about the one in your group ,,, I want it
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