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Thought I would say hi and intoduce myself....im mark and I have just bought this escort cabriolet which has only covered a genuine documented 45,000 miles with loads of history and the original bill of sale stating that the RS kit was fitted when new.
Yes I know the wheels look pants but I have the original ones to go back on when I get atound to it.
I had a white one of these when I was 18 and always wanted another....think it's because of the sad gits like me buying them that has put the prices up!!
yes I know I'm probably going to get the piss taken out of me for buying a hairdressers car but hay ho.
Anyone on here know the car?
cheers
Last edited by Smithys cab; 12-11-2017 at 06:32 PM.
Nice looking car. I had a red D plate XR3i cabriolet was mint, until I lost it on a dark country road and smacked the f/n/s suspension/alloy wheel into a kerb on a 90 sharp turn. It never drove right after getting it repaired.
My most unreliable car i've owned. It hated puddles(always cut out) and engine chucked coolant out on a hot day. Was a low miler for its age.
Get rid of the nasty ford badge(looks like the metal one) and get yourself a pair of ford badges and the correct bootlid decal. A pair of spotlights and ambers all round a set of early XR3i alloys and I reckon it'll be spot on.
Nice looking car. I had a red D plate XR3i cabriolet was mint, until I lost it on a dark country road and smacked the f/n/s suspension/alloy wheel into a kerb on a 90 sharp turn. It never drove right after getting it repaired.
My most unreliable car i've owned. It hated puddles(always cut out) and engine chucked coolant out on a hot day. Was a low miler for its age.
Get rid of the nasty ford badge(looks like the metal one) and get yourself a pair of ford badges and the correct bootlid decal. A pair of spotlights and ambers all round a set of early XR3i alloys and I reckon it'll be spot on.
I agree on the indecators and I have the original wheels to put on, I also have to fit the original steering wheel, radio and sort a few little bits out.
I didn't realise the ford badge was the wrong one so thanks for that I will look into it.
Fitted some RS wheels that i picked up for Ł100,
They need referbishing but i will get that done before the summer!
Think they look much better than the fox racing ones!
The proper RS Ford wheels look a lot better than the multi-spoke Fox ones.What does it drive like? Should be fairly nippy as its a light car.
Thanks mate..I drove it 90 miles home and it seems to drive really well.
I am used to driving a 330 bhp impreza sti and a 275bhp focus st so it's alot different but still fun.
Thanks mate..I drove it 90 miles home and it seems to drive really well.
I am used to driving a 330 bhp impreza sti and a 275bhp focus st so it's alot different but still fun.
Glad to hear it drives ok but I guess after your other 2 cars it must feel a bit under-powered!
I have helped my Son get his 2001 Impreza WRX STI up to 365 bhp and it goes well.
Your new car will be happy with cruising along at a steady pace, they were never a speed machine. Be a good one for taking to Classic Ford etc.
Glad to hear it drives ok but I guess after your other 2 cars it must feel a bit under-powered!
I have helped my Son get his 2001 Impreza WRX STI up to 365 bhp and it goes well.
Your new car will be happy with cruising along at a steady pace, they were never a speed machine. Be a good one for taking to Classic Ford etc.
Ive been a subaru main dealer mechanic for the last 14 years so Ive had quite a few Imprezas.
That's the plan to take it to a few shows next year.
So I got the wheels power coated and fitted, fitted the original gear knob,amber indicaters and the rear bumper strip...can't wait until the summer so I can wash,Polish and use it!!
Mark
12-11-2017, 06:26 PM
Newbie XR3I cabriolet owner
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