Im undecided what to do...

I have a 133k mile 1996 RS2000 which is in need of a resto and im unsure if i should do it or not. Passenger side arch rusted and is fast dissapearing, both rear chassis legs need replacing, a few rust spots through-out the car, burns oil past 5k revs, badly needs a respray, needs a new boot-lid and bonnet. Now i have known this car locally for a good few years, when one of my mates had it she was spotless and very very well kept. However, the guy who i bought it from hadnt washed or serviced it for months, but i saw potential in her. Despite all the problems i really enjoy driving her and she pulls like a train. I have a mk3 escort cabriolet which i restored last year, just doing a few final jobs on her this year, but i dont like the idea of 2 money pits. The way i think is that £2.5k + would get me another RS2000 in very good condition, but then again i have one now and £2.5k would mint mine anyway. Also the fact i would get it all done alot cheaper because i know alot of guys in the trade.

The main problem would be the bodywork and the oil burning issue. Bonnet and bootlid could come from any escort.

Also what would i do with the one i have now if i bought a new one? Cant be worth bugger all and i cant be arsed to break it up. The plate is worth abit but thats about it.


What would you guys do??

 

isit really worth restoring one?? you will prob budget and go over.. imo get another one and save yourself the hassel.

 

but i would go over buying another one anyway.....


I priced it up the other day, £1500 would get me sorted with everything via mates rates.....

apart from the oil burning issue, valve stem oil seals or rings. If its rings i can prob get a 2nd hand I4 for about £300...

 

its totally down to you mate.. but 1500 will soon turn into 2000.

 

lol very true mate, the cabriolet is a very good example..... I reckon im near £5k with that one!!


lol im addicted to burning money on cars!!

 

I'd personally sell and find a better car

 

what can these be worth with the problems???

 

anthing from £600-£1500

 

thats the problem mate.. you budget 1500 and i can gaurantee youl spend a rand over.. and if your going to do that you shud look at buying a better car

 

hello gary!!

 

yea stuff it i will tax her for another 6 months and then save for another one...........

 

Knowing the car Nick, I have to be honest, there are better ones out there for not much more than you sell yours on at...

The luck you've had lately, i'd bin the redun off and start a fresh

 

I was thinking that myself mate, although the bad luck as been mainly with the cab.....

 

altough sying that i should be getting my rs2k 4x4 re-stored early next year

 

4x4 's are abit of a rarity though mate, i did originally want a mk5 but i struggled to find one.....