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Old 26-11-2004, 06:56 PM
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lookin to buy a shitter as my first car, but would like to know what are the things i should be lookin out for on old escorts like, rust, engine probs, bodywork, suspension? can anybody help me plz.

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Old 26-11-2004, 06:59 PM
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which model escort are we talking here?
Old 26-11-2004, 07:08 PM
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kinda to say it but its a 1300 escort bonus
Old 26-11-2004, 07:43 PM
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what year mate
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dunno yet as i havent bought one, but id say bout 1988'ish
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try and avoid red or white cars as these seemed to literally rot to death much fater than th others.

rear arches, battery tray, front inner wings, cills, as a quick check when you open the bonnet and the VIN plate says FORD UK, walk away.

german built ones VINS will say FORD WERKEANGSHAFT or similal and will start WFOXX.......
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sounds about right to me. additional to that i was told to check the rear chassis legs as they commonly rot!
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