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Quick Question.
I have a Sierra Sapphire 1.8 LX and i love it to bits but its a bit gutless.
After coming on here im slowly getting drawn towards an RS Turbo Series 2 or XR3i with the RS kit on (replica).
I am currently paying £1088 for TPFT Insurance (had a 2 year ban for no insurance).
Do you guys think i would be able to get an RS Series 2 or XR3i and insure it for the same price as my Sierra?
I know both the Escorts i want would kill my Sierra in a race.
or failing that should i just buy a Sierra with a 2.0 DOHC in it and sell my Sierra.
I really like Sierra's but the RS Series 2 is on my "must have before i die list".
Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
After coming on here im slowly getting drawn towards an RS Turbo Series 2 or XR3i with the RS kit on (replica).
I am currently paying £1088 for TPFT Insurance (had a 2 year ban for no insurance).
Do you guys think i would be able to get an RS Series 2 or XR3i and insure it for the same price as my Sierra?
I know both the Escorts i want would kill my Sierra in a race.
or failing that should i just buy a Sierra with a 2.0 DOHC in it and sell my Sierra.
I really like Sierra's but the RS Series 2 is on my "must have before i die list".
Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
19-10-2006, 03:00 PM
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Re: Quick Question.
Originally Posted by StickerPaul
Originally Posted by saphlover
After coming on here im slowly getting drawn towards an RS Turbo Series 2 or XR3i with the RS kit on (replica).
Dont let the peeps on the Sierra site hear you saying that 
, there a good bunch of peeps anyway so there shouldnt be a problem.its because a friend used to have a really nice RS series 2 and it went really well so i have always promised myself 1
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In a word, no.
Your 1.8 Sierra will be significantly cheaper to both buy and insure. The XR and RS badges will make insurers hike their policy.
If you are paying as much as that, I am guessing you have only recently passed your test, in which case the best advice is to gain some miles in the car you have, get some no claims, and then buy exactly what you want in a couple of years.
You will end up paying a fortunre otherwise in my experience.
Sorry to be negative. Just say it how I see it
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Your 1.8 Sierra will be significantly cheaper to both buy and insure. The XR and RS badges will make insurers hike their policy.
If you are paying as much as that, I am guessing you have only recently passed your test, in which case the best advice is to gain some miles in the car you have, get some no claims, and then buy exactly what you want in a couple of years.
You will end up paying a fortunre otherwise in my experience.
Sorry to be negative. Just say it how I see it
JJ
19-10-2006, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JjCoDeX75
In a word, no.
Your 1.8 Sierra will be significantly cheaper to both buy and insure. The XR and RS badges will make insurers hike their policy.
If you are paying as much as that, I am guessing you have only recently passed your test, in which case the best advice is to gain some miles in the car you have, get some no claims, and then buy exactly what you want in a couple of years.
You will end up paying a fortunre otherwise in my experience.
Sorry to be negative. Just say it how I see it
JJ
Your 1.8 Sierra will be significantly cheaper to both buy and insure. The XR and RS badges will make insurers hike their policy.
If you are paying as much as that, I am guessing you have only recently passed your test, in which case the best advice is to gain some miles in the car you have, get some no claims, and then buy exactly what you want in a couple of years.
You will end up paying a fortunre otherwise in my experience.
Sorry to be negative. Just say it how I see it
JJ
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Originally Posted by saphlover
Anthony215 Im 24 but might wait until im 25 (may) then it might be cheaper to insure plus i can start saving now.
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Originally Posted by saphlover
Originally Posted by JjCoDeX75
In a word, no.
Your 1.8 Sierra will be significantly cheaper to both buy and insure. The XR and RS badges will make insurers hike their policy.
If you are paying as much as that, I am guessing you have only recently passed your test, in which case the best advice is to gain some miles in the car you have, get some no claims, and then buy exactly what you want in a couple of years.
You will end up paying a fortunre otherwise in my experience.
Sorry to be negative. Just say it how I see it
JJ
Your 1.8 Sierra will be significantly cheaper to both buy and insure. The XR and RS badges will make insurers hike their policy.
If you are paying as much as that, I am guessing you have only recently passed your test, in which case the best advice is to gain some miles in the car you have, get some no claims, and then buy exactly what you want in a couple of years.
You will end up paying a fortunre otherwise in my experience.
Sorry to be negative. Just say it how I see it
JJ
I appreciate your honesty mate, im gonna try and get a reg off an rs and xr3i then get some randow quotes and see where the land lies
Hopefully you will get a good deal matey. Dont worry though, in time you will realise that it is best to save up and buy a cossie in a few years instead LOL!!
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
Get yourself to the Cheshire meet next Wed..thats sort your problem out 
, is it at the same place?
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Originally Posted by JjCoDeX75
Dont worry though, in time you will realise that it is best to save up and buy a cossie in a few years instead LOL!!
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Originally Posted by antony215
Originally Posted by JjCoDeX75
Dont worry though, in time you will realise that it is best to save up and buy a cossie in a few years instead LOL!!
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stickerpaul see you there mate
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Originally Posted by RC4
2 year ban for no insurance? 
something fishy there mate
something fishy there mate
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Originally Posted by Graham S1
put an RS Turbo engine in the Sierra?
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mines 210 with 240ft lb, theres only abou 6-8 left though, the guy aint turned up for mine yet, it has fully rebuilt engne with 285 cams, moddied T25, all the bits needed, all there.
Guy has stuck down a deposit said he would be back the following week, that was 4 weeks ago.
Also has beige injectors and evo 7 intercooler.
Im going YB so its going
Guy has stuck down a deposit said he would be back the following week, that was 4 weeks ago.
Also has beige injectors and evo 7 intercooler.
Im going YB so its going
19-10-2006, 08:16 PM
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yeah confused.com is good, just be patient and fill out the questions and it will search 100's of company and show you the cheapest, gotta be worth a shot
And also i drove a 2.0DOHC, it was a "sapphire" model so it had all round brakes aswell and fuck me ive never drove a car with such good brakes, it was literally tap the pedal and you would be yanked forward went well too 
And also i drove a 2.0DOHC, it was a "sapphire" model so it had all round brakes aswell and fuck me ive never drove a car with such good brakes, it was literally tap the pedal and you would be yanked forward
went well too
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Originally Posted by Jasesapphy
Put a dohc Turbo technics lump in 
, not an option unfortunatly im not made of money 
Brookesy not really keen on them mate but having said that i have never driven one, what they like to drive?
19-10-2006, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jasesapphy
Cheaper to buy my engine than buy a RS turbo
19-10-2006, 08:53 PM
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saphlover Fun to drive always leaves a smile on my face, cheap to run & not too bad to insure & i'm sure you've seen pics of mine so you know they can be modified on a budget
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If you are going to insure an RST, you'd best put it on a limited milage classic policy. You won't earn any NCB on it, but it's about 30% of the price of an everyday policy
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Originally Posted by Brookesy
saphlover Fun to drive always leaves a smile on my face, cheap to run & not too bad to insure & i'm sure you've seen pics of mine so you know they can be modified on a budget
, i love my Sierra but im hankering after a hot hatch. I dunno what to do Rab cheers mate thats an idea
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