Best runabout i have EVER owned was the grey sierra GLS i owned last year. Was comfy, drove lovelly for an old car and was solid..doors shut solid etc..

So im kinda thinking about another. A XR4x4 has come up on ebay in my town. May go look but what are they like? As in, power etc?

ta

 

2.9 one or 2.8.

suppose they will be ok, not that much power but will be good to take on the track now and again.

 

Arnt they 150bhp?

 

lol, yes they are ,but when you have a 400+ cossie you can say they have not much power.

 

They're a good old reliable bus, but they drink like no-ones business, my bog standard 2.8 4x4 supped more petrol than my 350bhp saff

 

Lol when i say power what i suppose i mean is it worth buying one over a 2.0 GLS with it just being a runner till i get something decent?

 

I have a 38hp Mini


150hp is ALOT to me

 

 

pmsl 38 hp...is that in the Sufolk/colt mower?

 

think i would prefer the xr to the gls Lee.

 

the what

Dont worry, Soon to be hiked to 90ish hp

 

Of course the xr is better than the 2.0

More poke and better brakes

 

GTi_iTG

sometimes tho with these old shitters they arent worth paying more insurance and petrol for...

 

so you have answered your own question Lee.....tight twat.

 

cheap fun and reliable.....

 

pmsl...got to be tight at the moment David...

 

pitter patter of tiny feet won't change you.

 

btw its the 2.8

 

pmsl...its that drop in pay when shes on maternity that we are having to save to cover at mo. She thinks shes having a year off...we'll see

 

there good fun cars

i had a 189 bhp 2.9 use to get 300+ miles to a tank on a run

40 miles on £10 around town depending on how i drove

 

Gotta say i wouldnt bother with XR not exactley quick in modern days. And they drink like fuel is going out of fashion! Gotta say they are kinda cool. but not somthing i would want to be chucking a lot of fuel money in

 

thats where the grand parents come in handy.

 

tbh Rhys it wont get used that much...so wouldnt spend too much. Im in the workvan thru day.....

 

dave cos4x4

pmsl heres hoping

 

XR 4x4 is a good car, it would be better spending your money on the 2.9 version. Ford lied about the power of the 2.8 even though it is meant to be the same as the 2.9. I drive one when it's cold or raining

Mark

 

Lee.. what you need is a Nice 24v'd one!! 195bhp, 4x4, saff cossie replica. funny i know some one with one for sale.. lol

 

I was very impressed with my 2.9 xr4x4 track car certainly wasn't as slow as I thought it would be, handled very well mind you it was on full slicks!! lol

will be out next year with 24V power, when I pull my finger out that is!

steve

 

24v rocks!

 

Like any v6 ford they drink bucket loads of fuel

Charlie

 

24v is not as bad as you think...... upto 400 to a tank, 300 is usual in mine with 2.0 diffs...

 

It is a weird kind of win/win situation you get better mpg, at least another 45 bhp and no rattley tappets. I fitted one to my last 4x4 and there is no point wasting cash on a 12 valve engine if you want more speed when these are so cheap now.

Mark

 

i actually looked at yours in the wanted section...the post with the rst etc...buts its too expensive leonard

 

Having owned 10 plus in various guises,mk1,mk2 etc. i would go for a 2.9 any day of the week. Much better car.
Go for a k plate if you can,wack some granada leather in,excellent comfy daily driver.

 

lol... i can make it cheaper...

fook aint been called leonard for years!!

 

well, Leonard...lol

Would be the same then,,,wouldnt be as nice, so wouldnt be no point buying it....ya get me?

 

Avoid the 2.0, it's ok, good on fuel and does the job, but they like head gaskets..

Never driven a v6, personally i'd rather a glsi for the wolf in sheeps clothing effect. Although the lack of toys would piss me off.

24v is the best option, they're always on ebay with a few minor niggles for under £1500.

 

Only if there not looked after.

My first engine done 130,000
I run a 2.0 DOHC Turbo Technics 200+bhp 15,000 miles most of it around 6250rpm

 

ive had loads of them and they are good reliable cars the 2.8 id give it a miss the cat model 2.9 dont even bother with any at modelled xr4x4 as they are rp ad gutless best bet is gor non cat 2.9 as they have good power and rally torquey and can ave sum fun 24v are better as more power and quieter

 

lol... if ur interestedm PM me a offer... as i just bought a 2wd.....