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Jan 11, 2019 23:30:43 GMT
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Anyone got first hand experience of these? Currently have a mk3 Astra gsi but no idea why the mk5 has popped into the head. Thoughts on the car in general?  |
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Last Edit: Jan 11, 2019 23:35:17 GMT by bababoom
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Jan 12, 2019 17:57:21 GMT
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I've had a mk5 and a mk6 RS2000 4x4. The engine is the old I4 from the sierra so a bit heavier than a zetec and not many tuning options (unless you turbo it yourself like I did). They are appreciating rapidly now too, if you can find a 4x4 you'll be very lucky.
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Jan 12, 2019 19:45:26 GMT
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I know of a mk6 4x4 one for around £2000 but its battered after being used as a rally car.
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ChasR
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Jan 13, 2019 10:12:42 GMT
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These are firming up in value, but it seems not everyone believes they should. That said, I doubt many are around now and many like other cars including the MG Metro Turbo have been the subject of engine donors for other cars.
I've driven a few MkVs and whilst they weren't Ford's finest hour, they're alright. They're practical, cheap to fix, easy to work on and and alright steer. I'd hope an RS2000 4x4 would be much nicer but I can't comment. They do have some kudos about them ; they're not just another Escort GTi ; the engine has more poke for one, and it is different as pointed out.
Rust and parts availability would be my worries. 80s Fords are now a real pain to get decent parts for, and it wouldn't surprise me if 90s models have gone the same way ; after all, when did you last see a 90s Ford on the road, bar maybe a Ka?
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Jan 13, 2019 19:59:42 GMT
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They rot like mad got a 4x4 in at work at the moment.
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Jan 13, 2019 21:30:39 GMT
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Jan 16, 2019 11:11:46 GMT
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That looks like a good one. We have a customer with one and its a patchwork quilt of mot repairs throughout the floor!
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Its not broken, its resting!
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I own one!
Fun cars.
Appreciating like a rocketship here (Ireland)
I was actually looking at the ad for that car last week.
Mine needs a bit of work but its stored in a dry garage while I gather bits.
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Jan 17, 2019 10:59:37 GMT
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Just a case now of trying to find or the original parts that its missing.
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Jan 22, 2019 13:11:50 GMT
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I bought one for £200 about 6 years ago. I only wanted it to put the engine in my mk1. It had been off the road for 2 years and was absolutely rotten. The hinged panels were all good but the shell was ripe. I kept the bonnet, bumpers, spoiler, binnacle and steering wheel incase they can make me rich one day in the future
Regarding the engine, it's pretty lively in my mk1. A cheap way to get 150bhp. There is a company in castlecombe that change the chip in the ecu and remap for £500. They reckon they can get 165-170 from a stock motor depending on condition. It can also then be remapped to run with the 2.3 Galaxy bottom end. They give huge torque.
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Last Edit: Jan 22, 2019 13:12:49 GMT by jonsey
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Parts wise i seen a gear nob sell for £40 the other say and ive had to pay £45! for second hand boot badges!
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You can buy genuine badges from motorcraft for a decent price.
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Not for a mk5 RS i tried them. mk6 you can get them easy enough.
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