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Old 13-05-2008 | 09:55 PM
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Im thinking of moving on from the Ecos and getting a cheaper RS and a Bike.........

Im 98% happy with the car and just a few niggles to do, get it mapped and enjoy, but im loosing interest so near the end and fancy something different i think

Ive thrown so much at it, Fresh engine, New T38, New brakes, Suspension, Leather, Paint work etc etc

Will i regret this? Should i just leave it awhile, then come back to it?

Im going to get it booked in soon for setting up etc, but i may leave it a while after to see if my interest comes back?



Tempted for a Mint S1, FRS or Saffy?........

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Old 13-05-2008 | 09:58 PM
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Put it away for a while , my 3 door has been off the rd having its engine done for the last 5 weeks ...............Feels like ive lost a leg
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leave it a while !! u will prob love it when sorted !!
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dunno what to do


Cut my loses and let someone get a cracking car

then get

Bike and another RS = 2 Toys











Just ive come so far...............but cant even bring myself to clean it at the Mo! ( Thats a bad sign for me as im such a bufty!!! )

prob just leave it awhile

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Old 13-05-2008 | 10:00 PM
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yes you will

youll deffo regret selling it, i bet the only reason you want a bike is because of the top weather atm, wait till winter and youll regret it

get a realy cheap suzuki drz or sumit for Ł800-Ł1000 you wont have to sell ur cos and uve still got a reliable fun bike
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Old 13-05-2008 | 10:05 PM
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Again? tut tut keep it Karl!
Old 13-05-2008 | 10:07 PM
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normally in this situation the you have already answered your own question.

you have already got it in your mind you think you should sell and your just looking on here for reasurance from others.

I normally say to my self when it gets to the stage when you think of selling then youve already started the process of moving on. especially if you cant even look at it.

im at this stage as well, always wanted an escos, but now my dreams been realised, im lost as to what to do?

its will be a shame as you have obviously spent a lot of time and money on it which you will not probably get back, but if i were you id sell it and move on.
Old 13-05-2008 | 10:07 PM
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with all that dollar you spent on it since you've got it? your joking right? Its a minter, keep it!
Old 13-05-2008 | 10:19 PM
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Old 13-05-2008 | 10:25 PM
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Similar situation for me,pals have all just bought R6`s n that,now Ive got an Escort Cossie and Im used to seeing it everyday the novelty has worn of, TBH im thinking of seeing the summer out with the Cossie then selling it and buying a Tommi Makkinen Evo and a Suzuki GSXR 600,
Old 14-05-2008 | 02:05 AM
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sell it and have a change!!! you will regret it, but fuck it, thats life
Old 14-05-2008 | 08:14 AM
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I say sell. If you've thought about it like you have then it'll always be on the back of your mind. I LOVED my escort, sooooo much and I love everything about them in general but... I don't miss it.

Folk are right in saying you'll regret it and they're right to an extent. I regretted selling my first one so I bought another but I don't miss it as much as I missed my first one.
Old 14-05-2008 | 08:28 AM
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TOLD YOU Karl!!

I've got a mint Series 1 and Mint Saph too....
Old 14-05-2008 | 09:08 AM
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break it!!
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Old 14-05-2008 | 09:16 AM
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got a nice 3dr here, never driven on the ring (honest )
Old 14-05-2008 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan
got a nice 3dr here, never driven on the ring (honest )
Are you selling Ryan??
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I must warn you, if you get a bike aswell as an RS, then the RS may very well be used even less. If the weathers nice im out on the bike at weekends now for a long ride out. I still take the escos out every now and then though but its usually only for half an hour or so locally. Always good to know its there if i fancy a drive out though.
Old 14-05-2008 | 09:50 AM
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max everything is for sale at the right price, but would have to be a substantial amount, as everyone has pointed out, there's not many left like this, and kept in the same condition the value will always rise shaprly.
Old 14-05-2008 | 05:04 PM
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Far too nice to break! Just needs fuel pump fitting and mapping really!

I dont know, gunna clean it later and give it a polish over the weekend. Think its more because its taken so so long and little things get to me.. ( i expect a new car LOL )

Think if an offer came, i'd cut my loses and move on, but as for a sale Ad, i'd have to 110% sure 1st.



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Old 14-05-2008 | 05:09 PM
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Keep it!! you fool! lol
Old 14-05-2008 | 05:14 PM
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krl, keep it, its a stunnig car and you have put most effort into this car out fo the lot, it drives like new, its minty mint inside and out....

keep it mate
Old 14-05-2008 | 05:17 PM
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i,m in the same situation with my escos i really fancy another 3dr
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Originally Posted by Sidewayz
with all that dollar you spent on it since you've got it? your joking right? Its a minter, keep it!
Seconded.
Old 14-05-2008 | 05:19 PM
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Andy,
Thanks mate, but you know how i feel ATM. I know it just needs mapping and pump sorting, but im loosing patience.

Been ringing Karl for the last few days, but no answer, just going to send him it i think.....
If i sold now i'd easily blow Ł6000 in 12 months and i know someone would spend some time and rub it in my face!

think i need a SLAP!!! Gunna clean it ina bit

You comming back over this Friday? Text me
Old 14-05-2008 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan
TOLD YOU Karl!!

I've got a mint Series 1 and Mint Saph too....
PM me details of S1!
Old 14-05-2008 | 05:31 PM
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hmmm, i want it. how much??
Old 14-05-2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bigpower
Im thinking of moving on from the Ecos and getting a cheaper RS and a Bike.........

Im 98% happy with the car and just a few niggles to do, get it mapped and enjoy, but im loosing interest so near the end and fancy something different i think

Ive thrown so much at it, Fresh engine, New T38, New brakes, Suspension, Leather, Paint work etc etc

Will i regret this? Should i just leave it awhile, then come back to it?

Im going to get it booked in soon for setting up etc, but i may leave it a while after to see if my interest comes back?



Tempted for a Mint S1, FRS or Saffy?........
What you want is my Focus RS..

for sale section
Old 14-05-2008 | 05:56 PM
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Pm Me an offer LOL
Old 15-05-2008 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SassyRS
What you want is my Focus RS..

for sale section

Sassy, Nice car, but not the one for me...... Good luck with your sale of both cars!
Old 15-05-2008 | 07:29 AM
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karl dont be stupidmate.its a minter,and you will regret it.why put the effort in to let someone else benefit?
put it away and buy a cheap shonky fun car or a nice bike and use that for a while till the love returns.
Old 15-05-2008 | 07:42 AM
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Just keep it Karl.

Or you could always trade it against a 22B
Old 15-05-2008 | 08:42 AM
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Paul,
Id love the 22B!

PM me a deal! LOL
Old 15-05-2008 | 08:44 AM
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christ, this thread should get locked/deleted lol
Old 15-05-2008 | 10:39 AM
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First i've heard of this, but there again, you do change your mind on a regular basis!

You know what i think, but all you have to remember, you've had 3 now, regretted selling the last two and finally have the exact one that you'd always been after.

Just buy a bike as well and stop moaning
Old 15-05-2008 | 04:20 PM
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Thanks Hun for the advice ..... PMSL



Cars booked in now for the 2nd June for Karl norris, to sort fueling ( 023 to swirl pot, then 044 pump ) and set it up for the rest my running miles as at the mo its running too rich., then two weeks after that booked for Full power remap and Blacks fitting!

Have to see how i feel then................

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Old 15-05-2008 | 05:52 PM
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karl,when did you get through to karl?ive been trying and even emailed but no joy
im desperate for him to sort mine.
Old 15-05-2008 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullett
karl,when did you get through to karl?ive been trying and even emailed but no joy
im desperate for him to sort mine.

Today mate, he's been at the Ring i think?
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Get it finished, take it for a spin. And if you still want to get rid of it, cut your loses.


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