General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

3 door saph debate

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:37 PM
  #1  
col cos1's Avatar
col cos1
Thread Starter
BANNED
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,977
Likes: 1
From: edinburgh
Default 3 door saph debate

i had 2 saph 4x4s before getting a hold of my 3 door nearly 3 years ago,i always wanted a 3-door but loved saphs as much

anyway ive went through the roof money wise on the 3-door and sometimes wonder why,as both my saphs were good useable stage 3`s and my mrs really liked my last saph and hates my 3-door so much she wont go in it

judging by old pics my old car was ok,






Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:38 PM
  #2  
col cos1's Avatar
col cos1
Thread Starter
BANNED
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,977
Likes: 1
From: edinburgh
Default

so just aswell ive bought this as a long term project

Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:40 PM
  #3  
col cos1's Avatar
col cos1
Thread Starter
BANNED
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,977
Likes: 1
From: edinburgh
Default

both models have their god points
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:40 PM
  #4  
mechanic28's Avatar
mechanic28
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 13,649
Likes: 4
From: london
Default

i am thinking of going the other way only ever had my 2wd sapp now thinking of getting 3 door !but keep getting told to keep the 2wd sapp as they drive the best out of all the cossies
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:40 PM
  #5  
FIESTA CHRIS H's Avatar
FIESTA CHRIS H
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 814
Likes: 1
From: London
Default

lucky git
why wont she go in the 3 door?
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:41 PM
  #6  
mechanic28's Avatar
mechanic28
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 13,649
Likes: 4
From: london
Default

nice motors btw!!!!
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:42 PM
  #7  
big_wig_074's Avatar
big_wig_074
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,594
Likes: 3
Default

good choice
but dont quote me on that lol
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:42 PM
  #8  
bigchez's Avatar
bigchez
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 0
From: .
Default

There's no question though that the 3 door looks better. A part of me would quite like a fast as fuck but not too bufty saph though.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:42 PM
  #9  
col cos1's Avatar
col cos1
Thread Starter
BANNED
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,977
Likes: 1
From: edinburgh
Default

cause its got a really loud exhaust and she gets embaresed at all the thumbs up,and kids recording the car on their fones
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:45 PM
  #10  
big_wig_074's Avatar
big_wig_074
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,594
Likes: 3
Default

lol
get a quieter exhaust?
or ban her from the car
"walk bitch!"
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:53 PM
  #11  
col cos1's Avatar
col cos1
Thread Starter
BANNED
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,977
Likes: 1
From: edinburgh
Default

Originally Posted by big_wig_074
lol
get a quieter exhaust?
or ban her from the car
"walk bitch!"

lol
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:29 PM
  #12  
charlie luciano's Avatar
charlie luciano
10K+ Poster!!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 88
From: Classified
Default

Here! buy one of these, cossie it and then you've got a cross between a saph and a 3 door




Luciano
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:33 PM
  #13  
purplesaff's Avatar
purplesaff
15000
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Default

Both really nice cars im a sucker for saffs just cant help it
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:38 PM
  #14  
cozzfather's Avatar
cozzfather
C.R.E.A.M.
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,610
Likes: 7
From: Altrincham
Default

yura and robrs2 on here already own a cosworth powered mk2 sierra 3dr looch
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:43 PM
  #15  
charlie luciano's Avatar
charlie luciano
10K+ Poster!!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 88
From: Classified
Default

Originally Posted by cozzfather
yura and robrs2 on here already own a cosworth powered mk2 sierra 3dr looch
Any pics Mr Father?


Luciano
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:53 PM
  #16  
cozzfather's Avatar
cozzfather
C.R.E.A.M.
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,610
Likes: 7
From: Altrincham
Default

ere ya go
https://passionford.com/forum/showth...=lhd+cosworths

yura is a russian geezer and his car did look well, the pics have gone but robs is still there mate
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 11:46 PM
  #17  
Charlie Chalk's Avatar
Charlie Chalk
Unknown.
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 50,873
Likes: 1
From: ...
Default

Originally Posted by col cos1








Saphs nice, but this is far nicer.. I love 3dr's.

Where do you get the base model lights from, can you get them new still?
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:11 PM
  #18  
col cos1's Avatar
col cos1
Thread Starter
BANNED
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,977
Likes: 1
From: edinburgh
Default

i bought them off stucos on here but think they are still available
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:18 PM
  #19  
escort700bhp's Avatar
escort700bhp
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 675
Likes: 0
From: motherwell
Default

for me the 3dr is the best ,i had plenty sapphires even had a f plate moonstone one when it was a year old but always craved a moonstone rs500.theres just some thing about them
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:23 PM
  #20  
Rab's Avatar
Rab
Fucking superstar........
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 13,240
Likes: 0
From: Argyll.... It's lonely...
Default

I had a Saff, was a money pit and I just never really got into it.

I'd love a 3 door though, would be a totally different situation. If I can ever afford one with a wife and baby consuming salary like nothing else I will have one on the drive... Even if it's just to look at
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:27 PM
  #21  
col cos1's Avatar
col cos1
Thread Starter
BANNED
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,977
Likes: 1
From: edinburgh
Default

Originally Posted by escort700bhp
for me the 3dr is the best ,i had plenty sapphires even had a f plate moonstone one when it was a year old but always craved a moonstone rs500.theres just some thing about them

and now youve got 1 aly...nice 1


you bringin the fiesta up to knockhill for our track day?
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:16 PM
  #22  
Staffi's Avatar
Staffi
20K+ Super Poster.
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 21,194
Likes: 107
From: Don't be nosey
Default

I think 3drs are stunning full stop............

Yours looks a nice car Col..
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:45 AM
  #23  
mk3stevie's Avatar
mk3stevie
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 531
Likes: 0
From: At work probably
Default

Always wanted a 3dr but know if i got one would end up polishing it and not using it which would be a shame, still the best looking cosworth.
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:51 AM
  #24  
carlo's Avatar
carlo
15K+ Super Poster!!
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 17,278
Likes: 27
From: Ayrshire (the bronx)
Default

Col that looks like a really nice standard saph whats the story with it, miles ect
That magenta saph looks farmiluar
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:15 AM
  #25  
Harris.'s Avatar
Harris.
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 6,797
Likes: 55
From: Essex
Default

My gf has a 4x4 saff and i have a 3 door, she gets just as many thumbs up as i do, saffs are wicked cars if you get a nice one
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:17 AM
  #26  
StephTell's Avatar
StephTell
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 882
Likes: 4
Default

3-door....without a shadow of a doubt!!!

Such a special feel to them....really regret selling mine....had 3 of the fuckers....
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:25 PM
  #27  
Lambchop's Avatar
Lambchop
PF Idiot Sniper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 25,903
Likes: 7
From: Australia
Default

2 cossies? ohoh thats gonna be expensive!
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:33 PM
  #28  
Harris.'s Avatar
Harris.
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 6,797
Likes: 55
From: Essex
Default

Originally Posted by Lambchop
2 cossies? ohoh thats gonna be expensive!

Its not to bad tbh ,the saff has had about Ł1000 spent on it in 4 years , service's ,tappetts, and shocks
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:55 PM
  #29  
Dan's Avatar
Dan
20K+ Super Poster.
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 22,888
Likes: 0
From: Local, when i'm home...
Default

Your old J Plate Saph is stunning Col!! Paint looks lovely on it mate!
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:08 PM
  #30  
fordrs2005's Avatar
fordrs2005
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,310
Likes: 3
From: scotland
Default

Originally Posted by Dan
Your old J Plate Saph is stunning Col!! Paint looks lovely on it mate!
agree with you there the magenta 1 looks mint

a prefer 3 doors to saffs masel tho , having had 3 saffs a dont think there anything special but will probably still end up with another one day and never had a 3 door so thats got priority as they are they a real headturner like u say , but just think there are far to many over priced bad examples of 3 doors out there at the moment that are sending the prices stupid .
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:59 PM
  #31  
cossie daz's Avatar
cossie daz
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,923
Likes: 6
From: gatwick
Default

i've had my saff 11 years now
when i first looked at cossies was looking 4 a moonstone 3dr,had a look at both a decided with the saff
if sold the saff i would fancy a 3dr,think escort cossie nice but bit expensive
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 02:20 PM
  #32  
Csm's Avatar
Csm
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,956
Likes: 15
From: Baltic Place
Default

Cossies are shite
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 02:36 PM
  #33  
roop's Avatar
roop
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Default

i had a 2wd magenta saff a few years ago,loved it,really regret getting rid of it,got a lovely moonstone 3 door now but cant get saffs out of my head and am seriously thinking of going back
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 04:38 PM
  #34  
col cos1's Avatar
col cos1
Thread Starter
BANNED
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,977
Likes: 1
From: edinburgh
Default

thanks for comments

i do prefer having the 3-door over my old saphs but,i just really liked the saph too hence buying the white one

carlo i bought it off a 70+year old couple who had it 15 years,and its completly standard even a recipt for the ford exhaust

the engine has never been out the car and now needs a bottom end rebuild thats why i bought it,hence i got it cheap,but cant afford to do anything with it just now,just something to forget about for the time being
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Focosmitch
Ford Focus RS Parts for Sale.
5
Mar 9, 2016 01:03 PM
Focosmitch
Cars for Sale
9
Nov 5, 2015 08:12 PM
Focosmitch
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
5
Nov 3, 2015 04:08 PM
landaqmabba
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
7
Sep 15, 2015 07:16 PM
gcfcos
General Car Related Discussion.
88
Sep 15, 2015 03:48 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 09:38 AM.