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

 

Dont let the peeps on the Sierra site hear you saying that

 

Depends on how old you are but i would say it will be more to insure an RS then your Sierra xr3i would cheper to go for

 

ive always wanted 1 mate , 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

 

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

 

Anthony215 Im 24 but might wait until im 25 (may) then it might be cheaper to insure plus i can start saving now.

 

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

 

It will be cheaper when your 25 like you say do a few online quote's and see what it come's up with try www.confused.com

 

Get yourself to the Cheshire meet next Wed..thats sort your problem out

 

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!!

JJ

 

im off next week so i should deffo be there , is it at the same place?

 

Yep Yep.....

 

Dont tell him that he want's to save some money not spend it like it going out of fashion

 

stickerpaul see you there mate

 

2 year ban for no insurance?
something fishy there mate

 

No insurance x2, i got 2 in10's rolled into 1 so i got 2 year ban. It wasnt my finer moment but you live n learn and above all only my pride was hurt, but it has since mended.

 

put an RS Turbo engine in the Sierra?

 

can it be done? the rst lump is transverse what gearbox would i use? it would be one hell of a job wouldnt it?

 

Put a dohc Turbo technics lump in

 

jasesapphy wot bhp are these cnversions

 

saphlover Get an XR2 you know it makes sense

 

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

 

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

 

Alreet Jase , 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?

 

Cheaper to buy my engine than buy a RS turbo

 

yeah true but i was thinking of changing it after christmas. Give me chance to save for a bit and get chrimbo out the way.

 

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

 

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

 

that might be another option then , i love my Sierra but im hankering after a hot hatch. I dunno what to do

Rab cheers mate thats an idea