Sapphire Cosworth Advice
#1
Sapphire Cosworth Advice
Hi Guys,
On the look out for a Flint grey saff and so far, seen 2 dogs which were between £12k-13k...
Weren't pulling as well as they should be, rust bubbles on the arches, oil leaks and panels not lining up correctly
Just looking for a clean decent example and would even be prepared to spend unto £17k-£18k for a decent example but non are coming about!
Would it be worth just buying one of these "sheds" for £11k-£12k and pumping money into sorting it out? respray, engine etc.?
On the look out for a Flint grey saff and so far, seen 2 dogs which were between £12k-13k...
Weren't pulling as well as they should be, rust bubbles on the arches, oil leaks and panels not lining up correctly
Just looking for a clean decent example and would even be prepared to spend unto £17k-£18k for a decent example but non are coming about!
Would it be worth just buying one of these "sheds" for £11k-£12k and pumping money into sorting it out? respray, engine etc.?
#2
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I wouldn't buy a shed but wouldn't say no to one that wasn't concourse but had potential. Imagine buying one at 18k to find it still leaks oil and underneath isn't as good as you where expecting?
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For 11k this one isn't bad, yeah it's not standard and not perfect blah blah but from the pictures it doesn't look too bad...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152703331689
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152703331689
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Hi Guys,
On the look out for a Flint grey saff and so far, seen 2 dogs which were between £12k-13k...
Weren't pulling as well as they should be, rust bubbles on the arches, oil leaks and panels not lining up correctly
Just looking for a clean decent example and would even be prepared to spend unto £17k-£18k for a decent example but non are coming about!
Would it be worth just buying one of these "sheds" for £11k-£12k and pumping money into sorting it out? respray, engine etc.?
On the look out for a Flint grey saff and so far, seen 2 dogs which were between £12k-13k...
Weren't pulling as well as they should be, rust bubbles on the arches, oil leaks and panels not lining up correctly
Just looking for a clean decent example and would even be prepared to spend unto £17k-£18k for a decent example but non are coming about!
Would it be worth just buying one of these "sheds" for £11k-£12k and pumping money into sorting it out? respray, engine etc.?
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17k should get you a cracking Sapphire in my opinion, one that's ready to use and show with a decent spec.
Spied this one a few times on eBay?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322754189471
Spied this one a few times on eBay?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322754189471
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Who would have thought that today to get into a fast Ford it would cost nearly £35k for a Focus RS.
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I paid £7500 for mine Glenn nearly 23 years ago but I have spent a fair bit modifying it and maintaining it to a high standard thats why I have an agreed value insurance on it now for £24,000. It sounds a lot but if mine was ever written off to find another rust free one and put everything into it that mine has I dont think there would be much change left out of the £24k. It has given me a lot of pleasure over the years and I dont regret what its cost me. Mine was never bought as an investment but as a car to be driven and "properly" used!!
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I paid £7500 for mine Glenn nearly 23 years ago but I have spent a fair bit modifying it and maintaining it to a high standard thats why I have an agreed value insurance on it now for £24,000. It sounds a lot but if mine was ever written off to find another rust free one and put everything into it that mine has I dont think there would be much change left out of the £24k. It has given me a lot of pleasure over the years and I dont regret what its cost me. Mine was never bought as an investment but as a car to be driven and "properly" used!!
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I'm surprised and not surprised at the same time, plenty of cars come up for sell but I'm often cautious that they're not all that which is kinda what you've found. Keep looking and I'm sure a decent one will pop up, not nine though, she is here to stay
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My Son and Daughter were already at school when I got my Saff but loved it when I took them or their friends out in it. It was used as the Prom night car and also for my Sons wedding car.
My daughter has driven it a couple of times and loves the power but I didnt let her take it past 120mph!! Not on a public road of course!
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There's nice cars out there but not many up for sale at prices people consider appropriate for a Ford!
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Like s1 turbos piles of scrap start at 7k nowadays.
Wouldn't touch 1 with badly fitting panels plus other issues if you plan on keeping it as it will be a bottomless pit of money if you try and make it a minter,polishing a turd springs to mind.
Keep an eye on the sierra cosworth fan page on facebook,cars appear on there every few days but dissapear quickly,even the sheds and every day there's someone looking for a 2wd saph.
It's not cheap to source original good condition parts nor is it easy to find a car so don't get impatient and buy something half ok unless it's cheap enough to do something with.
Speaking from experience,I bought a very good saph fir 15k and spent the same plus a lot more on it but once done I'll have a nearly new 1990 saph.
Happy hunting!
Wouldn't touch 1 with badly fitting panels plus other issues if you plan on keeping it as it will be a bottomless pit of money if you try and make it a minter,polishing a turd springs to mind.
Keep an eye on the sierra cosworth fan page on facebook,cars appear on there every few days but dissapear quickly,even the sheds and every day there's someone looking for a 2wd saph.
It's not cheap to source original good condition parts nor is it easy to find a car so don't get impatient and buy something half ok unless it's cheap enough to do something with.
Speaking from experience,I bought a very good saph fir 15k and spent the same plus a lot more on it but once done I'll have a nearly new 1990 saph.
Happy hunting!
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Restoring a car to be as good as new must be a nightmare to keep looking fresh. For eg everytime you take the car out you would have to jack it up and clean all the crap off from underneath. Then take the wheels off and clean inside the wheel arches.
I like a clean car but i couldnt be chewed this carry on all the time.
I like a clean car but i couldnt be chewed this carry on all the time.
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Loved my cossie at the time as id always wanted one however would i fuck be paying these big bucks for one in this day and age a lot of cash for something that leaks oil and no matter what will be a money pit. But i do wish i had one to sell these days
Good luck with your search though
Good luck with your search though
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Restoring a car to be as good as new must be a nightmare to keep looking fresh. For eg everytime you take the car out you would have to jack it up and clean all the crap off from underneath. Then take the wheels off and clean inside the wheel arches.
I like a clean car but i couldnt be chewed this carry on all the time.
I like a clean car but i couldnt be chewed this carry on all the time.
As you know I like my Saff nice and clean but the concourse guys take it to a whole new level.
It took me a good few hours to clean mine after driving to Blackpool and back in the rain, the dirt got in everywhere!
When your car gets to the point that you are frightened to drive it in case it gets a few specks of dirt on it I personally think the fun would be taken away.
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If you have any nice car you keep on top of it or avoid driving it in crap weather,not just a sierra but any car.
Depending how ocd you are about it determines how much you clean it.
I'd much rather look after the work I have done than weld it up every mot if I were to use it rain hail or shine and once it's all done it just needs a wipe down.
Depending how ocd you are about it determines how much you clean it.
I'd much rather look after the work I have done than weld it up every mot if I were to use it rain hail or shine and once it's all done it just needs a wipe down.
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If you have any nice car you keep on top of it or avoid driving it in crap weather,not just a sierra but any car.
Depending how ocd you are about it determines how much you clean it.
I'd much rather look after the work I have done than weld it up every mot if I were to use it rain hail or shine and once it's all done it just needs a wipe down.
Depending how ocd you are about it determines how much you clean it.
I'd much rather look after the work I have done than weld it up every mot if I were to use it rain hail or shine and once it's all done it just needs a wipe down.
classic cars we do and although I use mine all year round I do pick fine weather days if possible to take it out.Mine is pretty clean and it doesnt get washed very often as it doesnt need to. Once its clean it is fairly easy to keep on top of it but cleaning it for me has never been a pain as I enjoy it.
Mine has no rust problems and has passed the last 23 MOT tests so I must be doing something right!
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So it's no different for someone with a classic car or an as new car,we both avoid crap days and clean them if they get dirty.
Back to the op.
There is a 4x4 flint grey saph on Facebook for 16k,looks ok from the pics apart from the drivers seat is worn.
Check the sierra cosworth fan page on Fb,there must be something in the way as that's about the 5th saph that's popped up for sale since Friday.
Back to the op.
There is a 4x4 flint grey saph on Facebook for 16k,looks ok from the pics apart from the drivers seat is worn.
Check the sierra cosworth fan page on Fb,there must be something in the way as that's about the 5th saph that's popped up for sale since Friday.
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Originally Posted by cossynut2
That was cheap!!
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Dont buy a shed you will regret it in the long run,take your time one will turn up.
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thats what i sold my mint air con spec late j plate 4x4 saff with stage 3 for. seemed alot at the time....not much now lol