i have owned a few RS's 2 16i's and 1 S1, which i used as everyday use,
i am now the proud owner of a 98 escort si which is pretty good for running about but the RS bug is too tempting so i have been considering selling the escort and buying a focus leaving no money for the RS or maybe keeping it and buying a S2 or 16i but the question is are these cars really practical for everyday use? my S1 had low mileage and was standard but always seemed to be off the road i need reliability,,
what do you reckon RS every day or not??

 

I use my S2 every day. Remember the S2 was made to be more of a road car than the S1!!

Had no probs with mine since I got it 2 years ago.

Just look after them and keep them maintained and they will last!

 

I use mine everyday, although try and keep it in dry only weather cos i can use me mum and dads gti. Not good on fuel though, mine only does around 15mpg
They are ok as everyday cars, but be prepared to dig deep for petrol!

Ill be selling soon though for an es cos!!

 

As above really, find a good one and keep it well maintained and you should be ok.

 

Mines awesome of fuel! (well compared to my evo anyway)

 

AJ,

 

I intend on geting a S1 or S2 ass an every day car late this year after my other one is on the road, want to use that for track instead

 

My girlie is used every day / night,,,,shes the only car I have, even popping to the shops

I have her regulary checked over,,,,by me,,,and also my own personal mechanic's,,,my brother & my workshop foreman, if I feel theres anything not feeling too right

I service her every prob now days 1000 - 2000 miles,,,,or before,,,,normally ends up before to be honest with you!


I change lil things here and there as and when I feel like it, but its all pipes and filters that normally get done at some stage

I've had her 3 years in March,,,,and to this day,,,,,shes never really broken down on me as such, ok so i've had starting problems and stuff,,,,,but nothing a new starter didn't fix or battery
Only thing I seem to get thru is gearbox's

Shes great on fuel too, obviously I get more out of her on long drives,,,but round town,,,,,pretty kewl as well

x x x

 

Mine was always used everyday for work evenings the lot.

It's only been since we were saving to move out that she was garaged and kept for best. She was a bit thirsty and I've saved nearly Ł200 a month by sharing the bus with the wife

 

you cant help but mention your evo can ya aj ya rich bastard

 

i use mine everyday , just make sure you have somewhere good to park it Mine is kept under the building i work in all day, so is probably safer there than anywhere else

 

I aint got a clue what your going on about mate! My evo tme wouldnt be happy if she heard you talking about her like that

 

scott join the aa/rac and you be ok.

 

depends how many miles you'll be travelling as well each day (to and from work) I used to use my S2 everyday for work ect (25mile round trip) No probs at all. It helped that that SCC was only a minute away from my work

TBH, there is no reason at all that a S2 cannot be used everyday! its a car at the end of the day, thats what they are meant for

Due to costs and not wanting to put the extra miles on the S2, I now use my second car

No more fun to and from work... used to always see the same scooby on the way to work.. without fail.. if the timing was right, we'd have a blast No more tho.. 1.0litre doesn't quite do it

 

tbh the s2 aint much more than a mk4 escort with a kit

many many engine components are standard mk4

i used mine for quite some time, never any agro whatsoever apart from niggly things that were not RS related anyway

DO IT!

 

 

No probs at all, do shit loads of miles in mine.

 

LOL @ Cossiecrew

 

am sure i've seen your car round and abouts

 

Thanks everyone ,, i suprised at the amount of people that use their cars everyday i thought you all tucked them up in the garage!!

DOO, i am a member as you have to be driving fords!!!! did you get my text about the parts

 

grey RS - where?

 

i drive into the town centre, where i work everyday

 

yes mate got your test and deleted it

did not know who it was changed your number again
just pop around when ever to get your bits

 

ok mate will do thanks, havent changed my number though same one

 

i use my car everyday, rain snow etc

its fine as an everyday car, can be a bit thirsty on fuel but other than that have very few complaints. takes a little more looking after than a normal (boring) car but its well worth it. just make sure you have a good garage behind ya.

 

I use mine m8 , with no problems at all , regular servicing is the key , but fuel isn`t the cheapest if its going to work etc

 

In the first 6 months of owning my S2 i went through 2 gearboxes the bent a valve and finally the bottom end give way, good job im a mechanic! I rebuilt it and so far have had no problems. The CVH engine doesnt really like short journeys, and requires regular servicing.