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Old 30-06-2010, 12:24 PM
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hi im looking at a 1990 escort xr3i what are they like to own and how much do they go for what problems are with them cheers
Old 30-06-2010, 02:16 PM
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hi mate just expect the normal rust spots just like on any mk4 escort, i would go for the mfi instead of the efi seems to be a stronger engine in genral they normal go from a couple of hundred to around 1500 depending on condition,
Old 30-06-2010, 05:54 PM
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Have 2 EFi cabrio's,would deffo say to go for the mfi first anyway as the efi is very jerky at low revs/speed.Ye get used tae it though !
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ohh i was going to look at a black one on ebay he wants 2500 with 61k all history some rust repair but i seem to think its harrods price for a xr3i but im just fishing around looking for a nice daily driver while i sort my saph out coz the winter is coming so better start looking now
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hmmm for that price i would hope there was no rust onit mate
Old 30-06-2010, 06:23 PM
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2500quid is the money i'd expect to pay for a MINTER

think the bloke doesnt realise what theyre worth by the sounds of it, go look elsewhere and buy a similar car for 800quid
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fookin hell £2500 should buy you a concourse xr3i! i would expect to pay around 500to800 for one needing very little work mate




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