Do Cosworths Still Grab Attention? and Turn Heads?:)
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Ive had a good few cars, However the cossies have always had the most attention, When i had my 3 door everytime id go for fuel id end up with someone at the car wanting to have a chat!!! They are very iconic and the thing that amazes me is the amount of youngsters that know what they are.
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I ofen get people asking questions when im filling up. I as stuck in a traffic jam going down to Tony@Turbosystems and the guy behing me in his mk5 golf was taking pictures on his phone. Enjoyed that I did.
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They do get massive attention, Garage forecourts are a nightmare if your in a rush lol
Classic quotes
"wow, theirs something you don't see on the road anymore"
"Nice 500"
"One of neighbours had one, wanted an XR4i myself but...."
"wow, a 500"
"It's not a 500 it's an RS Cosworth"
"A fake then?"
"No it's an RS Cosworth from the factory"
"So it's a real 500 then"
"Fucking hell LOL"
Classic quotes
"wow, theirs something you don't see on the road anymore"
"Nice 500"
"One of neighbours had one, wanted an XR4i myself but...."
"wow, a 500"
"It's not a 500 it's an RS Cosworth"
"A fake then?"
"No it's an RS Cosworth from the factory"
"So it's a real 500 then"
"Fucking hell LOL"
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they do still grab attention,when we had the meet at the dunston pub,everyone was happy to see so many rs's etc in one place,loads of peaple the drove past cameback to have a look
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I personally think it is. Used to have a white one. think they look jank in that colour now! Would'nt mind a blackun though. their rare as rocking horse shit it would appear.
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I will be honest , I enjoy it when people take a interest in the car at petrol stations and places .
When I had my escort I popped to Crawley cruise and I had a young chap walk around it for ages then said it not a real one is it![Wall](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif)
I get flashed and thumbs up quite abit
When I had my escort I popped to Crawley cruise and I had a young chap walk around it for ages then said it not a real one is it
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I get flashed and thumbs up quite abit
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I don't get much attention in mine, and that's how I like it, seems the old bill are more intersted in the in your face fast cars, me and a freind were on our way to his house me following, and a unmarked S3 bombed it down the road overtook me and pulled him in his scooby lol, I just drove on waving in my clapped out Datsun lol![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
If I had a 3dr or escos I'd be pulled everyday lol
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If I had a 3dr or escos I'd be pulled everyday lol
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I don't get much attention in mine, and that's how I like it, seems the old bill are more intersted in the in your face fast cars, me and a freind were on our way to his house me following, and a unmarked S3 bombed it down the road overtook me and pulled him in his scooby lol, I just drove on waving in my clapped out Datsun lol![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
If I had a 3dr or escos I'd be pulled everyday lol
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If I had a 3dr or escos I'd be pulled everyday lol
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I only seem to get negative attention in mine. Guess being a non cossie and just a modified car doesnt help.
its mostly CHAVs (the majority of the population here) giving dirty looks or the "i hate cunts like you" look![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
Either its the loud noise that annoys them or its the typical scum/pondlife jealous attitude.
Get it quite a lot people making comments like:
"Whats someone like you driving a nice car like that?"
"you cant leave a car like that here, its like a red rag to a bull"
"driving a posh car like that in an area like this is asking for trouble"
etc etc etc.
I tend to ignore such morons.
its mostly CHAVs (the majority of the population here) giving dirty looks or the "i hate cunts like you" look
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Either its the loud noise that annoys them or its the typical scum/pondlife jealous attitude.
Get it quite a lot people making comments like:
"Whats someone like you driving a nice car like that?"
"you cant leave a car like that here, its like a red rag to a bull"
"driving a posh car like that in an area like this is asking for trouble"
etc etc etc.
I tend to ignore such morons.
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I only seem to get negative attention in mine. Guess being a non cossie and just a modified car doesnt help.
its mostly CHAVs (the majority of the population here) giving dirty looks or the "i hate cunts like you" look![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
Either its the loud noise that annoys them or its the typical scum/pondlife jealous attitude.
Get it quite a lot people making comments like:
"Whats someone like you driving a nice car like that?"
"you cant leave a car like that here, its like a red rag to a bull"
"driving a posh car like that in an area like this is asking for trouble"
etc etc etc.
I tend to ignore such morons.
its mostly CHAVs (the majority of the population here) giving dirty looks or the "i hate cunts like you" look
![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
Either its the loud noise that annoys them or its the typical scum/pondlife jealous attitude.
Get it quite a lot people making comments like:
"Whats someone like you driving a nice car like that?"
"you cant leave a car like that here, its like a red rag to a bull"
"driving a posh car like that in an area like this is asking for trouble"
etc etc etc.
I tend to ignore such morons.
Sell your car and buy a BMW E60 535D M Sport in black full of toys and the 19" spider wheels.
Watch how many haters you get with that! Drug dealer will be the main subject of conversation lol
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Im 21 years of age, and fords are all i care about, NO interest in any other cars whatsoever.. They just dont appeal to me.. I dont know why i honestly couldnt give you the correct answer to why lol.
Anyway, majority of my mates are pretty thick when it comes to motors. They see something new they love it, they wouldnt have a clue what cosworth is, looks like or where its come from.. But when I see a 1950+ Ford Classic, I go crazy and do happy dance. Then they look at me like WTF?! REALLY?. Each to their own at the end of the day. Nothing will change my mind or opinion![Grin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
As a kid I remember the EsCos being released.. and since that day iv only ever wanted one of them.. Id pick a cossie over any motor running project on this planet.
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Anytime i spot these cars, thumbs are up.. jaw is dropped!
Anyway, majority of my mates are pretty thick when it comes to motors. They see something new they love it, they wouldnt have a clue what cosworth is, looks like or where its come from.. But when I see a 1950+ Ford Classic, I go crazy and do happy dance. Then they look at me like WTF?! REALLY?. Each to their own at the end of the day. Nothing will change my mind or opinion
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As a kid I remember the EsCos being released.. and since that day iv only ever wanted one of them.. Id pick a cossie over any motor running project on this planet.
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Anytime i spot these cars, thumbs are up.. jaw is dropped!
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theres a local kebab shop and the 25 year old owner drives a bright yellow lambo all earned from the small kebab shop
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druggies arent subtle round here as the police dont seem interested so they aint subtle.
Only problem with a BMW is no one would ever let me out junctions or similar
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I know this thread is about Cosworths but any old Fords from the XR and RS ranges turn my head especially if they have been well looked after.
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answer is yes, by a below average intelligence dirty cunt
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any woman with a brain would choose a guy that can afford a car, not a ford
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and yes, i do own several fords, dont even start
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True !!
I seem to remember this big guy wearing a vest coming over to me when i was filling up with petrol. ' you must be Rod Tarry' I asked you if you wanted a ride & i think you were impressed. Im not for one moment suggesting your a knob Jay
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. Who else would be impressed by a 24 year old Ford outdated in the 1990's. If you went to a Morris Minor or Skoda forum the same blinkered view of there chosen car would exist. In my circle of friends not one would know what a Cossie is let alone admire one. Try telling the average motorist out there that you take an old car already terrible on petrol & mod it to do even less miles to the gallon, the vast majority just dont get it. Love you Cosworth but dont kid yourself that the masses are swooning as you pass by. We are a small minority group with a totally blinkered view of our chosen vice. LONG MAY IT CONTINUE.
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I buy cars cause i want them.I dont buy them to show off and to show how well in life im doing.Just cause you own a BMW or a Merc doesnt make people think you have loads of money.
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Im 21 years of age, and fords are all i care about, NO interest in any other cars whatsoever.. They just dont appeal to me.. I dont know why i honestly couldnt give you the correct answer to why lol.
Anyway, majority of my mates are pretty thick when it comes to motors. They see something new they love it, they wouldnt have a clue what cosworth is, looks like or where its come from.. But when I see a 1950+ Ford Classic, I go crazy and do happy dance. Then they look at me like WTF?! REALLY?. Each to their own at the end of the day. Nothing will change my mind or opinion![Grin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
As a kid I remember the EsCos being released.. and since that day iv only ever wanted one of them.. Id pick a cossie over any motor running project on this planet.
(Dedication)
Anytime i spot these cars, thumbs are up.. jaw is dropped!
![Grin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Anyway, majority of my mates are pretty thick when it comes to motors. They see something new they love it, they wouldnt have a clue what cosworth is, looks like or where its come from.. But when I see a 1950+ Ford Classic, I go crazy and do happy dance. Then they look at me like WTF?! REALLY?. Each to their own at the end of the day. Nothing will change my mind or opinion
![Grin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
As a kid I remember the EsCos being released.. and since that day iv only ever wanted one of them.. Id pick a cossie over any motor running project on this planet.
(Dedication)
Anytime i spot these cars, thumbs are up.. jaw is dropped!
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I sort of agree with you Rod but i'd say true petrol heads will always appreciate cars, irrelevant of what make they are. I'm 26 but i'd still see your Morris 8 and be impressed.
The way i see it is muppets/chavs like big bodykits and shit cars and the like but true enthusiasts like allsorts.
The way i see it is muppets/chavs like big bodykits and shit cars and the like but true enthusiasts like allsorts.
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i will always appreciate a cossie and always like to see them on the rare occasion i do.
my fondest shit my pants by combustion moment was my first ride in a cossie and at the time it truely blew my mind i had never been in anything like it, not even close
my fondest shit my pants by combustion moment was my first ride in a cossie and at the time it truely blew my mind i had never been in anything like it, not even close
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Very true Glenn, a lot of people have nice material possessions including cars but they also have huge credit card debts and are not living within their means.
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Defo agree matey.A lot of people are just showing off these days.When i was younger i used to think Rich people owned bms and mercs and so on.But cause of finance everyone has them now.
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To be honest no one owns a Cosworth because it is the last word in performance/comfort/ reliability etc, they are just great fun & always attract attention of some sort, most of it positive. You do however need a good sense of humor, as everyone you speak to knows someone with a 500bhp RS500 ( maybe they are actually RS 50,000s?
) & the first question you get in an Escos is "is it a real one?" ![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
Most women don't like them as they are loud, smelly & too fast![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
In the petrol head world Cosworths still turn heads, they were the legends of the 80s & 90s.
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Most women don't like them as they are loud, smelly & too fast
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In the petrol head world Cosworths still turn heads, they were the legends of the 80s & 90s.