buying a escos
14-06-2006, 11:37 AM
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buying a escos
I am thinking of buying an escos in the next couple of weeks and i dnt realy no much about them. im looking to spend arond £13000. are they reliable as an everyday car? ive had a zetec s and erst they were fine but im not sure if i will be making the right move if i buy 1. any info would be great thanks
14-06-2006, 01:23 PM
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It would be impossible to say, as reliability would be down to condition and how well modified.
If done properly, it will be as reliable as you would wish. If you buy a dog, it could need thousands spending on it to put right...
Best thing to do is get in with someone who has experience of the cars at your local RS group and can come and look at them with you
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If done properly, it will be as reliable as you would wish. If you buy a dog, it could need thousands spending on it to put right...
Best thing to do is get in with someone who has experience of the cars at your local RS group and can come and look at them with you
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14-06-2006, 01:55 PM
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thanks. i want 1 which is as close to standard as i can find, dnt mind wheels, exhaust filter, etc but no major engine work realiy as im only 21 and not had a 4wd car or anything over 200 bhp before so dnt wana kill my self. i wnt a proper car now not a chav boyracer car. ive bin there wiv astra gsi`s, novas, mini, micra, civic`s, crx. so time to grow up and be more of an enthousiast now.
14-06-2006, 03:38 PM
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A standard / stage 1 car will be no bother - providing it has been well maintained (as some are 13 year old cars now ). It is imperative that you pay extra for a good one, as there is no such thing as a cheap Cosworth - you will pay for it in one way or another eventually 
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). It is imperative that you pay extra for a good one, as there is no such thing as a cheap Cosworth - you will pay for it in one way or another eventually .
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thanks very much for the info. my m8 has a 2wd saff and hes spent a fortune on it. its stage 3 runnig 352 rwhp. but he never drives it and when he does somthing seams to go wrong. i jst dnt want that hassle and expence. i no that sometimes things jst can go wrong but, i wnt to keep this down to a minimum tho.
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
there is no such thing as a cheap Cosworth - you will pay for it in one way or another eventually .
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15-06-2006, 03:16 PM
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13k will not get you a mint one mate sorry to say if that is your bugget i would say buy a 4x4 saff a mint one for about 7k and save the rest for repairs etc
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16-06-2006, 03:37 PM
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i have seen 15 grand escort cosworths that have wonky panel gaps,
paintwork sitting too heavy,front panels showing evidence of being
tweeked and repaired,and they were rsoc members pride and joy.
other people have thought they were minters
if you don't know for sure,take someone who knows mechanics
and bodywork.and hpi it.
i have had people try knocking 3 grand off the asking price of a
car i was selling
so you could always look at more expensive
ones,and try offering less
paintwork sitting too heavy,front panels showing evidence of being
tweeked and repaired,and they were rsoc members pride and joy.
other people have thought they were minters
if you don't know for sure,take someone who knows mechanics
and bodywork.and hpi it.
i have had people try knocking 3 grand off the asking price of a
car i was selling
so you could always look at more expensiveones,and try offering less
28-07-2006, 06:06 PM
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Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Just bought myself an Escort Cossie excactly two weeks ago. Stage 1 chip, 18' OZ wheels, COS private plate, headlight conversion etc. Got all this for £14500 with 50000k and FSH. Also a RSOC car. I have to say its tremendous in every way. Stops the traffic when rumbling along. I owned an EVO FQ-300 before this. The Evo is quicker without a doubt but does'nt command the respect of the Cossie. Hope you get a one as good as mine and you may have to travel like I did. Don't go to JCT 28, there all crap in there, but you may have to find the extra dosh and go over budget
Take care,
Effy :clap:
Take care,
Effy :clap:
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