Thinking of buying a XR2
28 February 2006, 03:00 PM
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Thinking of buying a XR2
As above, I'm thinking of getting one as a cheap run about, as I'm spending £50 a week on Petrol just going to work & back in my STI PPP.
Has anyone had any recent experience owning one of these ?
As they are getting on a bit now, are there any major things to look out for when buying one ? I'm wanting a F plate one.
Anyone know a mint one up for sale ?
I always wanted one of these when I was young, but the insurance was always too much. As I'm wanting a cheap second car it might as well be fun to drive
In the ideal world I'd buy a 106 GTI, as I've owned one before, but there too much money for what I want.
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STIlover
Has anyone had any recent experience owning one of these ?
As they are getting on a bit now, are there any major things to look out for when buying one ? I'm wanting a F plate one.
Anyone know a mint one up for sale ?
I always wanted one of these when I was young, but the insurance was always too much. As I'm wanting a cheap second car it might as well be fun to drive
In the ideal world I'd buy a 106 GTI, as I've owned one before, but there too much money for what I want.Cheers
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28 February 2006, 03:14 PM
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Had 1 a couple of years back, real go-kart feel to it!!
Very nippy considering the age of it!! CVH engines are widespreead so spares shouln't be a problem! Just check for the usual rust points, battery tray, floor plan and sills especially!!!!
Nick
Very nippy considering the age of it!! CVH engines are widespreead so spares shouln't be a problem! Just check for the usual rust points, battery tray, floor plan and sills especially!!!!
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28 February 2006, 03:17 PM
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Unless is is very cheap I would'nt bother.
They are not fun to drive and the CVH lump is not dissimilar to a cement mixer full of nails. The carbs on mine were prone to playing up.
There are lots of cars worth looking at before one of these.
They also rust....a lot.
They are not fun to drive and the CVH lump is not dissimilar to a cement mixer full of nails. The carbs on mine were prone to playing up.
There are lots of cars worth looking at before one of these.
They also rust....a lot.
28 February 2006, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnyh
They also rust....a lot.
Thanks for the advise though
28 February 2006, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
I would have thought these things will be going back up in price again ? a minter may be £1500 - £2000.
. I've had a few cars in my time and this was one of the worst. It did feel fast compared to a MK4 spitfire though, which is something.....I really think a 205 XS would be a better bet all round...plus lower 1.4 tax rate and no rust....
28 February 2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
I would have thought these things will be going back up in price again ? a minter may be £1500 - £2000.
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28 February 2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnyh
Please say its not true . .
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28 February 2006, 03:54 PM
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They are awesome handling cars. With a track set up the XR2 in my old championship, the 750MC stock hatch challenge, could not be touched through corners and belied its relative lack of grunt. I think it would be fab fun for a 2nd car.
28 February 2006, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kwakman
They are awesome handling cars. With a track set up the XR2 in my old championship, the 750MC stock hatch challenge, could not be touched through corners and belied its relative lack of grunt. I think it would be fab fun for a 2nd car.
Maybe you should have a look at the Mk2 Golfs instead
28 February 2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnyh
Please say its not true . I've had a few cars in my time and this was one of the worst. It did feel fast compared to a MK4 spitfire though, which is something.....
I really think a 205 XS would be a better bet all round...plus lower 1.4 tax rate and no rust....
. I've had a few cars in my time and this was one of the worst. It did feel fast compared to a MK4 spitfire though, which is something.....I really think a 205 XS would be a better bet all round...plus lower 1.4 tax rate and no rust....
My brother however had a 106 XSI. Seemed a much better all round car with electrics too. As with the 205 Xs will be at a lower tax point too. Carbs can be a right pain during colder months so I thought I'd recommend the pug.
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28 February 2006, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
Maybe you should have a look at the Mk2 Golfs instead
28 February 2006, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
Always been a fast Ford man. Besides, I always wanted a XR2, so it will be nice to actually own one. I may regret it, but........ why not.
BTW you have 666 post counts, you better add another
28 February 2006, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
Follow your dream, it's cheap enough anyway
BTW you have 666 post counts, you better add another
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28 February 2006, 05:00 PM
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awesome little car if you find a good one.
Friends mk2 xr2 is running a rs turbo lump, 150ish bhp@850kg= fun
had a meet at haynes with southwest scoobys last weekend..ask some of them how quick the xr2 was
also insurance seems very very cheap on these, a young mate of mine got a qoute and it worked out nearly half the price of a saxo vtr ?
Friends mk2 xr2 is running a rs turbo lump, 150ish bhp@850kg= fun
had a meet at haynes with southwest scoobys last weekend..ask some of them how quick the xr2 was
also insurance seems very very cheap on these, a young mate of mine got a qoute and it worked out nearly half the price of a saxo vtr ?
28 February 2006, 08:44 PM
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I had a RHD import one of these with Electric Windows and Central Locking.
I have to say it was cheap to upgrade using parts from other fords. (Xr2i bottom end and early heads etc for high comp engines).
We did a cheap turbo conversion for a mate using an RS lump but the pressurised carb and fuel regulator/pump from a lancia Turbo. Although you could use a 5GTT carb instead.
Those were the days.................
I have to say it was cheap to upgrade using parts from other fords. (Xr2i bottom end and early heads etc for high comp engines).
We did a cheap turbo conversion for a mate using an RS lump but the pressurised carb and fuel regulator/pump from a lancia Turbo. Although you could use a 5GTT carb instead.
Those were the days.................
28 February 2006, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnyh
Unless is is very cheap I would'nt bother.
They are not fun to drive and the CVH lump is not dissimilar to a cement mixer full of nails. The carbs on mine were prone to playing up.
There are lots of cars worth looking at before one of these.
They also rust....a lot.
They are not fun to drive and the CVH lump is not dissimilar to a cement mixer full of nails. The carbs on mine were prone to playing up.
There are lots of cars worth looking at before one of these.
They also rust....a lot.
28 February 2006, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
Rubbish, they are great little motors and the only probs with the carbs are either gasket or jets. Cost around a tenner to sort and with a decent exhaust you can easily see 120mph and with the new jets a real kick when you floor it. Plus the cvh may sound rough if the oil is not changed regular but they go on forever.
28 February 2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
When did you last see one ?
02 March 2006, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
Rubbish, they are great little motors and the only probs with the carbs are either gasket or jets. Cost around a tenner to sort and with a decent exhaust you can easily see 120mph and with the new jets a real kick when you floor it. Plus the cvh may sound rough if the oil is not changed regular but they go on forever.
You might see 120mph on the speedo but I doubt the true speed would be anything like that...
Carbs are also **** in cold weather (prone to icing) at consistent wide throttle openings.
02 March 2006, 06:32 PM
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ive had three, one of them being a rally car with 2.0l cvh 170bhp and 185lbft very fast little car struggled for grip though, probably one of the easiest cars to work on with so many cheap spares avaliable, not that fast standard but good fun 
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Just so you have a clear idea about the economics...not to bum the party but if it's cos you REALLY would rather drive an XR2 then fair enough if not...
let's do a two year cost comparison :
50pw =£2600 per yr in fuel assuming 20mpg which assumes 12000miles
Two years fuel £5200
Assuming you get 40mpg (doubtful on such an old car) from new car thats £1350 in fuel for two years i s £2700
add cost of car £1500, 2yrs insurance £400, 2 yrs running cost at estimated £400 per annum is £800, 2 yrs tax £250
Total estimated cost of running and BUYING XR2 for 2 years £5650
Thus the NET result of running a second car to save money is MINUS £450 - plus you don't get to drive your lovely STI but have to drive what can best be described as ( sorry to be so blunt) a 'nice banger'.
If there is an economic and fun balance required sell the scooby buy a good £3-4K diesel almera (62mpg) and a good westfield/caterham for the summer or the days you need to kick **** on the highway!.
let's do a two year cost comparison :
50pw =£2600 per yr in fuel assuming 20mpg which assumes 12000miles
Two years fuel £5200
Assuming you get 40mpg (doubtful on such an old car) from new car thats £1350 in fuel for two years i s £2700
add cost of car £1500, 2yrs insurance £400, 2 yrs running cost at estimated £400 per annum is £800, 2 yrs tax £250
Total estimated cost of running and BUYING XR2 for 2 years £5650
Thus the NET result of running a second car to save money is MINUS £450 - plus you don't get to drive your lovely STI but have to drive what can best be described as ( sorry to be so blunt) a 'nice banger'.
If there is an economic and fun balance required sell the scooby buy a good £3-4K diesel almera (62mpg) and a good westfield/caterham for the summer or the days you need to kick **** on the highway!.
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03 March 2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by flynnstudio
Just so you have a clear idea about the economics...not to bum the party but if it's cos you REALLY would rather drive an XR2 then fair enough if not...
let's do a two year cost comparison :
50pw =£2600 per yr in fuel assuming 20mpg which assumes 12000miles
Two years fuel £5200
Assuming you get 40mpg (doubtful on such an old car) from new car thats £1350 in fuel for two years i s £2700
add cost of car £1500, 2yrs insurance £400, 2 yrs running cost at estimated £400 per annum is £800, 2 yrs tax £250
Total estimated cost of running and BUYING XR2 for 2 years £5650
Thus the NET result of running a second car to save money is MINUS £450 - plus you don't get to drive your lovely STI but have to drive what can best be described as ( sorry to be so blunt) a 'nice banger'.
If there is an economic and fun balance required sell the scooby buy a good £3-4K diesel almera (62mpg) and a good westfield/caterham for the summer or the days you need to kick **** on the highway!.
let's do a two year cost comparison :
50pw =£2600 per yr in fuel assuming 20mpg which assumes 12000miles
Two years fuel £5200
Assuming you get 40mpg (doubtful on such an old car) from new car thats £1350 in fuel for two years i s £2700
add cost of car £1500, 2yrs insurance £400, 2 yrs running cost at estimated £400 per annum is £800, 2 yrs tax £250
Total estimated cost of running and BUYING XR2 for 2 years £5650
Thus the NET result of running a second car to save money is MINUS £450 - plus you don't get to drive your lovely STI but have to drive what can best be described as ( sorry to be so blunt) a 'nice banger'.
If there is an economic and fun balance required sell the scooby buy a good £3-4K diesel almera (62mpg) and a good westfield/caterham for the summer or the days you need to kick **** on the highway!.
Totaly understand what your saying there, but the £50 per week is just to get to work & back. Going out on a night, and weekend driving is extra on top of that £50. So my reasoning was, drive the XR2 2 or 3 days a week to work & back. The money I'd save between that & taking the STI in would mean there would be more petrol in the STI's tank for the weekend.
There are other reasons as well, that I didn't mention.
1) Parking the car at the Gym. The only place I can't get away with parking in 2 bays, so this takes away any chance of some dimwit denting/scratching my STI.
2) I don't let my sisters dog inside the STI, for obvious reasons. while I'd happily let it in the XR2.
The other thing is that I don't want to spend £3-4k on a car, and certainly not a boring Diesel. The XR2, while yes it's old, will/should still be fun to drive.
