paddylad

I am selling a terzo for 10k and have had no no joy at all for 2 weeks. I get a phone call from a bloke say ing he wants a 4 door and will SWAP his Ford Escort Cosworth for mine It is a......
Ford Escortt Cosworth
83k miles
Aubergine Blue
All usual Extras. FFsh. All Mot's
and it IS A MINTER

What will i do, the car is clear, drive beautifully etc.

WHAT DO I DO. If i am taking this car it has to be tomorrow morning!!!!

paddylad

these are selling from £13k - £14k but this bloke says that he doesn't want to have the car sold privately because of all the hassle. He loves mine and just wants it badly.

WHAT WILL I DO????????????????????

Madjay

has this cosworth have the limited edition 1.3 engine?

paddylad

NO The 2.0 l turbo 4x4 that is putting out 398 bhp with full boost.

The wide wing whale tail one!

scoobynutta555

depends on what you want. IMHO you are selling a *reliable* and more capabale car for one that is rarer.

If the paperwork is all in order and engineer report etc etc syas ok, then I dont suppose its a bad deal.

All depends on the reason why you are selling yours I suppose. Obviously it has high miles, and if it had been modded at all then this may suggest some tlc will be needed with the engine, quite possibly it will need work on it in the future anyway.

tonybooth

Even though you have only given basic details I am supicious about the Cossie

Gut feeling

TONY

paddylad

me too tony mae,

that is why i am asking you lot for advise

chiark

I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole, personally. Tell him to sell it and find the cash..

scoobynutta555

I personally would not buy a heavily modded cosworth, especially if it was my only means of transport.

paddylad

but is that a hardcore subaru lover opinion!

Nathan L

From someone who has had 5 + Cossies in the family do not buy a second hand one without a full engineers report.

Nathan..

paddylad

how do i go about that?

Redkop

paddylad YHM

scoobchrissy

iTrader: (1)

For a cossie that's worth from £13k/£15k and want's to swap for a £10k scooby, sound's a bit dodgy to me, if i were you i'd defo want that engineers report, listen to what's said above,
(DONT DO IT)

Catalunya74

why must it be tomorrow, is that when the police are calling at his house

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Yes, as above. That car needs to be checked VERY thoroughly....not by any old "Engineer" (most certainly not an AA man). You need someone who know's their cossies inside out.

Also you need to know how long/ many miles it's been running that amount of BHP, as it could well be in need of a rebuild and a recon turbo soon. Same goes for the transmission, last thing you want is the front drive shaft mashing everything up (I've seen it so often). I mean 250-300Bhp is OK, but 398Bhp is pushing things, especially if it's not done right.

* Paddylads Princess *

Hi everyone,

Paddylads Missus here, decided to get in on the act now he's had this brain numbing idea that a Escort Cose, (Typical Daves Car)is more practical than his scooby. Saw the (only word for it) 'cornflake box' car tonite, and turned my back on it. I admit I've got very attached to the scooby, and am trying everything to get him to keep it!!

Pistol_Pete

Ive heard of something like this before, if its the same then the cossie will turn out to be a ringer.
Check the Vin plate very carefully.
Also the other guy might not want the hassle but for 3 grand ? most of us would jump through hoops naked for that !

matt85

if the car HAS to be sold tomeorrow morning then its dodgy. simple as that. if hes keen on the terzo and is willing to wiat for you to take an engineers report then it should be ok. if hes looks as though hes got something to hide then thats because he has.

my advice: say yes youll take it if you want it on the condition of an engineers report which YOU will pay for IF you get the ok from the engineer. if he agrees to this then hes confident and if its ok then youre saving a packet and some money for a report wont be too harsh if he agrees to this . if he says no to this them run a mile

and obviously dont forget vin numbers HPI check etc etc if you do want to buy it

Redkop

paddylad have just read your thread selling your car in For Sale, a highly modded Esc Cos ie 398bhp will cost you far more to insure than a Scoob, thats if you will be able to get insurance on it with only being 20 yrs old. Petrol consumption is an average of 18-19mpg if your're lucky for one with that much bhp

scoobchrissy

iTrader: (1)

with the sound's of thing's "forget it" keep the scoob

* Paddylads Princess *

Aparently its his wifes birthday today and its for her. The reason being is that she wants a 4 door car, so its easier for her to get the children in and out, and also she has another baby on the way. Seems a bit dodgy to me!!

aceman_uk

Paddy ....

DO NOT Buy the car!!! I had a friend who had his Cossie tuned to 320BHP. He was advised that anymore than this ...would mean GREAT HEADACHE(S)...Maintenance etc etc etc..

If u want a 4 door saloon go for a 320/325i Beemer...VERY Reliable and wont hurt u as long as u look after it...I have an F Reg (1989) which runs like a dream (Touch Wood)...It is my work car and as my Adrenalin rush I have a Prodrive spec'ed WR Sport...and that puts the BIGGEST Smile on my face

DONT BUY IT!

paddylad

Cheers,

I appreciate all of the help lads

Redkop

That's tosh

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

How many Aubergines have you seen that are blue

Does sound iffy to me but bear with it on the sale of your car. The trouble you have is that you are trying to sell it on a site where everyone already has one. Your car does look beautiful and I don't think you will have a problem selling it

Paul

Kane

Go with your gut feeling - if your asking here if you should you have obviously got reservations - dont get it - ....

paddylad

To all who replied;

Thankyou all so much for your advise and help. I am keeping the car and am currently taking offers so fingers crossed!

Thanks again.

Paddy