Cosworth...is this good value
15 May 2003, 10:01 AM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi All,
Went to view a Sierra 4X4 Cosworth yesterday and want to go for it but I am unsure as to the value of the car and don't want to take a huge hit on it due to the fact I only keep my cars about 6 months top.
It is a 90 on a H plate, Moonstone Blue with full Leather. Has a Scorpian all the way through and really is mint.
Mileage is 61k with a FFSH. ALL old MOT's and just had a new clutch, cambelt and radiator.
It is 6.5k and the guy won't budge one bit. What do u lot reckon ?
Went to view a Sierra 4X4 Cosworth yesterday and want to go for it but I am unsure as to the value of the car and don't want to take a huge hit on it due to the fact I only keep my cars about 6 months top.
It is a 90 on a H plate, Moonstone Blue with full Leather. Has a Scorpian all the way through and really is mint.
Mileage is 61k with a FFSH. ALL old MOT's and just had a new clutch, cambelt and radiator.
It is 6.5k and the guy won't budge one bit. What do u lot reckon ?
15 May 2003, 11:26 AM
#6
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 11,403
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
majority of cossies are BAD now..
I think that is a very fair price for a 4 x 4 Sapph. Is it registered with the RSOC? Check all the panels and see if they are date-stamped and also all seams.
Trending Topics
15 May 2003, 03:18 PM
#12
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Check the bootfloor, rear arches, rear arches chassis rails and so on for rust.
Check the bumpstrips and door seals for condition - both impossible to get hold of.
Usual turbo car stuff for the engine
Check it ain't stolen, crashed, etc - don't rely on HPI as the ultimate say-so on this though.
Check the bumpstrips and door seals for condition - both impossible to get hold of.
Usual turbo car stuff for the engine
Check it ain't stolen, crashed, etc - don't rely on HPI as the ultimate say-so on this though.
15 May 2003, 10:26 PM
#18
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,553
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
sounds good mate ive seen a few at that price too, a guy down the road to me is selling a bog standard stored 4x4 for 8500 with 55k on the clock from new, apparently its mint, def the to end of the market though, so yours with 69k at 6500 seems to make very good sense. good luck mate,
[Edited by met - 5/15/2003 10:27:20 PM]
[Edited by met - 5/15/2003 10:27:20 PM]
15 May 2003, 10:50 PM
#19
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 615
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Lynne,
He's got a point. Most saffs are rusty. It's just a case of how much and where.
Common place to start looking is the rear chassis rails. Get it up in the air, and look where the chassis rail levels out. This is a common water trap, and rust will start here. Also check the rear spring mounts. It's the same in this area.
The arches may not be too bad, but check the front jacking points, as they are far enough away from the inevitable oil spillage around the front of the car.
Also check the sills. This is one of Ford's most stupid designs, especially as the water drains don't actually drain very well. They tend to rot all the way down, so make sure you have a good look.
Also check around the transmission tunnel inside the car. If the car's split a heater matrix at any point, rest assured the rust will have started.
If all else fails, get the guy to take you on a test drive to SCC in St Albans (where I work), slip Rob a bit of cash, and he'll throw the car in the air and we'll give it a good look over....
He's got a point. Most saffs are rusty. It's just a case of how much and where.
Common place to start looking is the rear chassis rails. Get it up in the air, and look where the chassis rail levels out. This is a common water trap, and rust will start here. Also check the rear spring mounts. It's the same in this area.
The arches may not be too bad, but check the front jacking points, as they are far enough away from the inevitable oil spillage around the front of the car.
Also check the sills. This is one of Ford's most stupid designs, especially as the water drains don't actually drain very well. They tend to rot all the way down, so make sure you have a good look.
Also check around the transmission tunnel inside the car. If the car's split a heater matrix at any point, rest assured the rust will have started.
If all else fails, get the guy to take you on a test drive to SCC in St Albans (where I work), slip Rob a bit of cash, and he'll throw the car in the air and we'll give it a good look over....
16 May 2003, 09:14 AM
#20
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks guys, checked under the car and there is no rust on it.....in the end I went for it and paid full whack.
Pick it up Monday and will stick a pic up when I get it.
Thanks for all your help. Without the advice I might have got a nightmere one.
Cheers Matt
Pick it up Monday and will stick a pic up when I get it.
Thanks for all your help. Without the advice I might have got a nightmere one.
Cheers Matt
the one I looked at buying was ex pennti arikala (sp)
16 May 2003, 03:55 PM
#23
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Paul,
I bought it from a friend of a friend in slough. I have HPI checked it and it is fine...all the chassis numbers and engine numbers check out.
Is a nice straight car....bought by this guy...had it a little while and has loads of nice cars, M3's etc.
I bought it from a friend of a friend in slough. I have HPI checked it and it is fine...all the chassis numbers and engine numbers check out.
Is a nice straight car....bought by this guy...had it a little while and has loads of nice cars, M3's etc.
I work in slough and stay in slough at weekends 
