jarveye

LOL! yeah thanks guys for all the advice, if/when i get one i want to be prepared, im guessing some people never think of this before diving in and getting a classic car

Like ive mentioned in another thread im building up to buying my first osf and thinking a mkIII cortina. What have i got to NOT look forward too (if you understand) basically ive only driven coming up for 1 year, i was taught in a toyota corrolla and bought a wee kia picanto i got cheap for my first car (cheap as chips to buy, tax and run) so that will give you an idea of what im used to (not much) what did you guys all find most shocking when driving a much older car? little things like de-steaming windows, adjusting mirrors anything like that, are these all totally different? is simply re-fueling difficult for any reason?!?! im guessing handling and ride comfort is quite different lay it on for me thick so i know what im getting myself in for

ill post an example image once im able (10 posts required)

something like that would suit me down to the ground, seeing it makes me realise twin headlights arent essential, looks smart! im a bit of a sucker for black i have to admit, ive not seen that many black cortinas though whilst looking... ive seen some intresting bonnets with power bulges and the sort, not made up my mind whether i like them or not, but if i did are they difficult to get hold of? whats everyones opinion of graphics on a cortina, stripes or whatever, i did plan on some for a capri if i got one, not sure if i would do anything on a cortina though.... i know these things always have very strong mixed opinions on these forums so be gentle with me!

well i was carefull to word it so i said 'no offence' and 'i think' and 'in comparison' so i wasnt actually saying anything is crap but i ill take it out if you think it will cause an e-riot! heh thanks alot for all the info and opinions, anywhere i can compare those different models in appearance? those L's as you said look like a good compromise if they are any easier or cheaper to get a hold of?!? one noob question, i always wondered when hearing about capri's aswell and wasnt 100% sure of... what exactly is meant by pre-facelift? and which year is the cutoff for tax exempt? and is this the same year you can keep the oldschool black/silver number plates?

Hi, i have for years planned to buy a capri and to customise it to my own taste, but i have recently for no apparent reason been seduced by the cortina mkIII, cant explain it but oll of a sudden i seem to prefer it to a capri... anyway ive been keeping an eye on capri prices and whats generally available over a few years as i live in Shetland and if im to buy a OSF this could pose problems! I guess im just trying to decide what im after and how much its gona cost when i have enough to buy it! It has to be a MkIII, no offense but i think other cortinas all look fairly crap in comparison! is there any good sites which take you through the various different MkIII models in an easy to follow manner? in not that mechanical! also what do you think are the pros/cons between a 2 and 4 door?!? so far im leaning towards the GXL look with the nice grille and twin headlights, how much do they generally set someone back. keep in mind im not after a show car, i want something for every day use but it would have to be sturdy and able to survive shetland weather etc!