Buying an Escort
13-05-2006, 10:52 AM
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Buying an Escort
Hey all !!This is my first post so go easy on me. Im getting my first cosworth in a few weeks time,im living in Ireland but im English so will be buying in England..Im looking to spend between 10,000 and 12,000stg.Has any one any advice for me ??
13-05-2006, 05:24 PM
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think he means Ł10k Ł12k sterling
think he means Ł10k Ł12k sterling
what colour,spec, milage you looking for mate?
13-05-2006, 05:29 PM
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Ive seen a couple with around 60-70 thousand,and fairly standard, for 12k.But as long as its clean and a bit of history ill be happy 
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There are very few on the road in Ireland,and ive dreamt about owning 1 since i was 14.Im in a position where i can afford 1 (before we have another baby)
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I think Ł12k should get you a half decent useable one. With a budget of Ł12k, you could be looking at ones advertised at around the Ł13k mark with the view of knocking them down a bit. So a pretty decent 60/70/80,000 miler may not be out of the question at all.
As long as the mechanicals are all good, look out for crunchy gear boxes, smokey turbo's, slipping clutches and head gasket problems at this mileage. Might also be worth looking for one thats had some engine work or a rebuild at that sort of mileage too as most seem to be ready around then.
As long as the mechanicals are all good, look out for crunchy gear boxes, smokey turbo's, slipping clutches and head gasket problems at this mileage. Might also be worth looking for one thats had some engine work or a rebuild at that sort of mileage too as most seem to be ready around then.
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i have a black esc lux 71k on clock which i want to advertise next week i am looking for appx 11k for it if you are interested call me on 01438 742077 for full details tom.
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there are some cheap ones to be had , this one seems very nice , but a viewing may turn out to be different , ya never know.... the main thing to worry bout when buying an escos is always gonna be tidy bodywork , original panels and make sure it's got NO previous poorly repaired accident damage , comprehensive history is a must , and an hpi report is definately worth the effort.
other than that its basically the same as buying any other vehicle.... insist on a LONG test drive and be listening for anything untoward , dont be frightened to put ya foot down on test drive , as at the end of the day , that is what they are built for , that is why you are buying one , and that is an area where problems with the engine whilst under load/boost may begin to show thier head!!!
there are some cheap ones to be had , this one seems very nice , but a viewing may turn out to be different , ya never know.... the main thing to worry bout when buying an escos is always gonna be tidy bodywork , original panels and make sure it's got NO previous poorly repaired accident damage , comprehensive history is a must , and an hpi report is definately worth the effort.
other than that its basically the same as buying any other vehicle.... insist on a LONG test drive and be listening for anything untoward , dont be frightened to put ya foot down on test drive , as at the end of the day , that is what they are built for , that is why you are buying one , and that is an area where problems with the engine whilst under load/boost may begin to show thier head!!!
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