DanRSturbo

Howdy,

In a couple of weeks I hope to change jobs and pull in nearly double my current salary and like most Ford enthusiast's I want to move up the chain from RS Turbo to Escort Cosworth in Imperial Blue (maybe I could keep the RST as well) The Mrs reckons we should have about 1.5k a month left over after bills which I want to put in the fund.

Now, am I going to benefit more from buying a standard one and getting it to power around the stage 3 area or more for some track and pod abuse ? Ideally stomp on a few friends that have Evo 7's and 9's.

Or am I better off buying one that is already modified ?

If I buy a standard one where / who would sort out power, transmission, suspension, and all the essentials as I see it ?

Naturally I've been scanning Pistonheads for the past 24 hours and prices vary between 10k and 20k depending on spec.

Here's a link for a 500brake one

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1095264.htm

Would it be more worthwile saving up that sort of money in the first place, then buying a standard one for 12k and spending 8 - 10k on it ??

cozzfather

iTrader: (1)

buy one already done and save fucking around,make sure its a known car and you'll know if its caused the owner grief.
unless you enjoy fannying around waiting for people and bits or buying a possible wreck its not a bad idea to buy one where the owner has had the kit off and inspected it for rust.
you will get loads more advice here and if you do join up say i sent ya.

www.escortrscosworth.com

rsnissan

iTrader: (9)

I'd buy one on condition/history/mileage over anything else mate.

They seen to rot more than other cossies and are at the age wehre some of that will be coming through on the sills. So you might need to look at that on some cars before you even think about power

you wont "stomp" on any Evo 7's and 9's with stage 3 either you will need a fair bit more power for that IMHO which will start to cost.

All IMHO

Alps Pacino

a stage 3 cossie wouldnt stomp all over your mates evo's, i had a stage 3 escort and couldnt do anything with a standard scooby sti, that was the final straw and it got sold after a few very diapointed month of ownership.

Ps there not slow just not a QUICK car imo

dave cos4x4

iTrader: (5)

if you want a modded one,buy a modded one.

saying that, find a decent car first.

hope you find a nice one Dan.

dave cos4x4

iTrader: (5)

someome posted this earlier.

https://passionford.com/forum/genera...30k-miles.html

LHD220Turbo

iTrader: (4)

if you can afford it, i would by this one in a flash https://passionford.com/forum/cars-f...-for-sale.html

DanRSturbo

Thanks for the replies fella's I haven't got the money yet so don't start chucking your key's in a bowl just yet, just wondering weather it's better to buy modded or standard. I will of course take an Esc Cos perfectionist with me to look at a few nearer the time and a mechanic

I'm not too fussed about stomping on Evo's to a point, however if the funds where there I'd have no problem in spending the £££ to do it.

LHD220Turbo

iTrader: (4)

always buy modded if you can; just make sure the mods are proven and proven to be done right

Mike C

iTrader: (1)

Personally, my advice to you would be to buy one of your friend's Evos off them, but you probably wouldn't want to hear that!

Buy modded though, but buy one with a good history, and in good shape, especially shell-wise

Bullett

iTrader: (2)

imo buy lightly modded.350 at most.if you want more do it yourself and know its done right! i talk from experience


as for the comment alps pacino makes on the evo/scooby thing.a stage 3 will tke a standard scooby no issue.

Franco

iTrader: (2)

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Is nothing sacred to you bloody bean tin owners!

You have PM Dan.

DanRSturbo

I understand about the Evo, and I've been in my m8's which is near 370 brake, but I want a Cossie

CheeRS for the PM Jase