Escort Cossy Pricing
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Just a question.
Why is the escort pricing so massive compared to the other cossys?
and pretty much most classic cars compared to its pricing.
i.e 10-30k!
thats a 20k price bracket!
3dr is like 5k, even 500's are like 10k price brackets.
any reason why?
Why is the escort pricing so massive compared to the other cossys?
and pretty much most classic cars compared to its pricing.
i.e 10-30k!
thats a 20k price bracket!
3dr is like 5k, even 500's are like 10k price brackets.
any reason why?
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Maybe the run of years Ryan?? don,t know just a guess.. .ie. 1993 was it the first, or 1992 and til 1996.
Where-as 3drs etc just had 1year really between them registration wise..
AND i,d say the 30k cars are proper concours BIG build cars like Duncs etc.. low end 10-12k cars probably seen better days etc..
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Where-as 3drs etc just had 1year really between them registration wise..
AND i,d say the 30k cars are proper concours BIG build cars like Duncs etc.. low end 10-12k cars probably seen better days etc..
Just guessing of course....
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agree with staffi
but some people sell them to peole how have no idea about cossies and just think the escort is the king of the world so will pay a stupid price for them.
i also think that there is alot more big build escorts with alot of money poured into them so this my be the reason you see more of the higher priced ones
but some people sell them to peole how have no idea about cossies and just think the escort is the king of the world so will pay a stupid price for them.
i also think that there is alot more big build escorts with alot of money poured into them so this my be the reason you see more of the higher priced ones
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yeah i can understand that, but just seems bloody stupid.
so a massive margain, i used to think m3 and csl had massive margins due to spec variations and mileage and facelift etc etc, but even they were like a 5k price band.
nothing like escorts
so a massive margain, i used to think m3 and csl had massive margins due to spec variations and mileage and facelift etc etc, but even they were like a 5k price band.
nothing like escorts
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Ajc, I see your point about the 100k mile ones being 9-11k but there is a massive jump in price if they've only got 50-60k I.e a 5-7 k jump
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Maybe the run of years Ryan?? don,t know just a guess.. .ie. 1993 was it the first, or 1992 and til 1996.
Where-as 3drs etc just had 1year really between them registration wise..
AND i,d say the 30k cars are proper concours BIG build cars like Duncs etc.. low end 10-12k cars probably seen better days etc..
Just guessing of course....
Where-as 3drs etc just had 1year really between them registration wise..
AND i,d say the 30k cars are proper concours BIG build cars like Duncs etc.. low end 10-12k cars probably seen better days etc..
Just guessing of course....
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Just one more thing, why are people so hung up on mileage??? Mine is in far superior condition than my friends and his has done half the miles. Infact he has said himself mine drives better too!
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mileage doesnt do it for me id rather have a car thats done 100k+mile thats is evedant has wanted for nothing as oposed to a 50k car that hasnt been maintaned to the same levels..................and its a cossie so engine and running gear will be due replaced soon lol.
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Phil,
Your Escos is one of the nicest i,ve seen in a while AND imo it should of sold ages ago mate, the condition, spec etc all speak for themselves, cracking looking car pal....
Your Escos is one of the nicest i,ve seen in a while AND imo it should of sold ages ago mate, the condition, spec etc all speak for themselves, cracking looking car pal....
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yours is stunning!!!
mileage doesnt do it for me id rather have a car thats done 100k+mile thats is evedant has wanted for nothing as oposed to a 50k car that hasnt been maintaned to the same levels..................and its a cossie so engine and running gear will be due replaced soon lol.
mileage doesnt do it for me id rather have a car thats done 100k+mile thats is evedant has wanted for nothing as oposed to a 50k car that hasnt been maintaned to the same levels..................and its a cossie so engine and running gear will be due replaced soon lol.
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i think the escort prices are crazy. i was thinking about buying a 600 bhp escort cos before i got the skyline but it was 28k ! hence ive realised skylines are cheaper 4x4 big bhp.
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wish i could find a 500 for 10k and im sure so do many other people?
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Yeah as people have pointed out I don't mean 500 starting price of 10k although about 4-5 years ago they weren't far off this.
Seems to be only a ford thing with this pricing structure.
I have thought about escorts Steve but not that convinced due to price, I would rather gave a concourse 3dr than an average escort for the sane price, same can't be said fir saphs compared to 3drs. So again why are they so elitist?
Seems to be only a ford thing with this pricing structure.
I have thought about escorts Steve but not that convinced due to price, I would rather gave a concourse 3dr than an average escort for the sane price, same can't be said fir saphs compared to 3drs. So again why are they so elitist?
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To be honest i think if you go out there and have a look at the range of cars available then all will become clear mate. Go and look at a few Ł9k-Ł12k cars, then a few Ł14k-Ł17k cars, then ones closer to Ł20k and so on. You will generally see a pattern and the prices will then justify themselves and this will answer your question. Of course you may get the odd overpriced car in the mix, just like you may get the odd under priced car thrown in there too.
And yes you always get the people saying 'its only an escort' or 'there not worth the money' blah blah blah. Usually said by people who want a mint escos of peanuts. It just wont happen.
There clearly 'worth' the money which is why nice ones command good money.
I see what your saying though. If i had a set budget of say around Ł10k, i would rather have a very nice 3 door than a Ł10k escos. Horses for courses i suppose.
And yes you always get the people saying 'its only an escort' or 'there not worth the money' blah blah blah. Usually said by people who want a mint escos of peanuts. It just wont happen.
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I see what your saying though. If i had a set budget of say around Ł10k, i would rather have a very nice 3 door than a Ł10k escos. Horses for courses i suppose.
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Maybe the run of years Ryan?? don,t know just a guess.. .ie. 1993 was it the first, or 1992 and til 1996.
Where-as 3drs etc just had 1year really between them registration wise..
AND i,d say the 30k cars are proper concours BIG build cars like Duncs etc.. low end 10-12k cars probably seen better days etc..
Just guessing of course....
Where-as 3drs etc just had 1year really between them registration wise..
AND i,d say the 30k cars are proper concours BIG build cars like Duncs etc.. low end 10-12k cars probably seen better days etc..
Just guessing of course....
100% agree went and looked at a 9k motorsport shell on a 1992 k plate was a dog bulk head was leaking in water lower spoiler had bubbles all over it in the paint tops of the boot hinges were starting to show signs of rust as were the lowers of the doors and grill had clips broken off and was wedged in had a nice set of 18" o.z super t-s and was diamond white was very basic inside apart from it had been treated to leather which was in good con, didnt have electric windows or a sunroof though and i just didnt trust it for 9k and the bloke wouldnt shift at all on price
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100% agree went and looked at a 9k motorsport shell on a 1992 k plate was a dog bulk head was leaking in water lower spoiler had bubbles all over it in the paint tops of the boot hinges were starting to show signs of rust as were the lowers of the doors and grill had clips broken off and was wedged in had a nice set of 18" o.z super t-s and was diamond white was very basic inside apart from it had been treated to leather which was in good con, didnt have electric windows or a sunroof though and i just didnt trust it for 9k and the bloke wouldnt shift at all on price
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but can you see the thing im getting at.
you expect 3-4k maybe 5k from a lower end saph or 3dr to a concourse.
i.e 4-5k average saph, 7-8 good/very good saph, 9-10k top end condition
3dr, 6-8k average conidtions, 8-10k good conidtion, 10-12k for a top end.
yet escort are a law untill themselves.
maybe its like paul has said, the ones that are high prices are major spec'd ones, and never actually acheive that price in one peice, hence there broken, and because of that pricing it scales everything up according? even though they dont achieve that price?
i.e i know its only a very very very select few that will pay over 20k for a escort.
i know we can all say, oh its amazing condition, i would definately pay that for it etc etc etc blah blah blah. but truth be told, you dont have the money, and even if you did, chances are you wouldnt buy it anyway,as you know what that sort of money would buy you in other car marques.
maybe its just me, but think have prices have escilated dramitaclly in the past 3 years for no apparent reason.
you expect 3-4k maybe 5k from a lower end saph or 3dr to a concourse.
i.e 4-5k average saph, 7-8 good/very good saph, 9-10k top end condition
3dr, 6-8k average conidtions, 8-10k good conidtion, 10-12k for a top end.
yet escort are a law untill themselves.
maybe its like paul has said, the ones that are high prices are major spec'd ones, and never actually acheive that price in one peice, hence there broken, and because of that pricing it scales everything up according? even though they dont achieve that price?
i.e i know its only a very very very select few that will pay over 20k for a escort.
i know we can all say, oh its amazing condition, i would definately pay that for it etc etc etc blah blah blah. but truth be told, you dont have the money, and even if you did, chances are you wouldnt buy it anyway,as you know what that sort of money would buy you in other car marques.
maybe its just me, but think have prices have escilated dramitaclly in the past 3 years for no apparent reason.
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the escos seems to be the version that has the most money thrown at it with aftermarket bits, so I guess the owners of these cars just want to recover as much as they can with a high asking price.
There seem to be two types of these, the all show and no go shiney ones, which I doubt would even recover half of whats been spent on them if broken.
Then there are the over engineered ones which if they have the right bits on them are often worth far more in parts than the owner wants for the complete car, but given that its big bucks to begin with no one wants to take the gamble so the owner seems to end up pulling it apart themselves, and the parts sell rapidly and they usually end up very happy with the final pot of gold they recover.
I am surprised a breaker hasnt gone into this market, I suppose you can buy a lot of the low end cars to break with a pot of 25k, where as you only have one load of parts to sell if you buy a well stocked escos.
There seem to be two types of these, the all show and no go shiney ones, which I doubt would even recover half of whats been spent on them if broken.
Then there are the over engineered ones which if they have the right bits on them are often worth far more in parts than the owner wants for the complete car, but given that its big bucks to begin with no one wants to take the gamble so the owner seems to end up pulling it apart themselves, and the parts sell rapidly and they usually end up very happy with the final pot of gold they recover.
I am surprised a breaker hasnt gone into this market, I suppose you can buy a lot of the low end cars to break with a pot of 25k, where as you only have one load of parts to sell if you buy a well stocked escos.
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Escos are capable (4x4) and pretty (sandwich table on back). They are the only Cossie that is both.
I can't afford capable AND pretty so I went for capable only = Saff 4x4.
I can't afford capable AND pretty so I went for capable only = Saff 4x4.