Oh man! I'm at a crossroads and i need help deciding!!!

[sambo]

I have been offered a really cool car. It's a mk1 escort and it's really, really well specced out with amazing suspension, brakes, bubble arched, 5 linked atlas etc. No engine but i have one in the shed waiting....

It needs a re-paint really too but still looks ok.

 

Anyway, i can just about afford this car (maybe) which would mean selling mine to pay some of it back.

 

This is my problem. I love my escort and really wanted to get the atmo cossie in there to make a street warrior but i could never afford to do the things that this other mk1 has. I know that in the long run this other car is a good idea as its ready for the track etc and could cope with a big power turbo cossie etc.

 

I just cant decide!! Keep the black one or go for the specced out mk1????????

 

HELP!!!!!!

[Fiesta Steve]

Go for it m8 !!!

[Retromotorsport]

Go and have a good hard look first .... under all the make up is it really sound, have the bits been fitted correctly ..

 

If its a goodun, then go for it

[Jay_harrier]

What Retro said ^^^, the grass might not be greener on the other side

[sambo]

I think it's all legit and well made, it's got a cage like a spiders web and the guy has invested quite a bit of cash in it too in other areas like the engine (that i wont be getting).

 

Think i will try and get it but my lack of funds may get in the way.

 

We shall see............... It's another step closer to the dream of an Alan Mann mk1!!!!!!

[Wessie]

it sounds worth it just think of the amount it would cost to put that kind of spec in your one, sometimes its cheaper to find one 'ready-done' just make sure its all been done properly

[sambo]

The problem is is that i have done all the work to mine and seen it through. Whereas this other car, isnt 'mine' if you know what i mean?

[Wessie]

The problem is is that i have done all the work to mine and seen it through. Whereas this other car, isnt 'mine' if you know what i mean?

hmm i know what you mean m8, you know that all you stuff HAS been done properly, thats why personally i do everything to my car, then i know if anything fails its my fault (sounds weird but it makes sense to me)

 

i think you need to have a serious sit down, work out costs etc then make your decision, in the end m8 its only you (or your wallet) that can make the decision

[sambo]

Yeah, The guy who's selling is a top bloke and knows his onions and i just put an offer in!! It is a cool car though.

[Wessie]

[RETRO_AL]

[sambo]

Lol, it isnt mine.................................. yet!!!

[Rick]

keeep yours mate,

 

youl have so much more satisfaction if its all your own work and you know its all been done well.

[Arched Escy]

keeep yours mate,

 

youl have so much more satisfaction if its all your own work and you know its all been done well.

Nice of you to tell him that after he put an offer in.

 

Anywho,if its the car you want,go for it!

[sambo]

It's just makes more sense finanially in the long run i think. Love my car as i do and i will be hanging onto the leg as someone takes it away, i just can't afford to arch it and, well sort it as much as this one is.

 

Anyone know someone who wants a nice black 2.1 mk1 escort??

[Daveyboy20]

I love your car mate it sounds and looks awesome but if you have the means to make another one better for less money well... go with the heart it sounds like the heads making sense so just go for your gut feeling!

[sambo]

Just been out in the mk1 I want both!!!

 

your right though daveyboy, it is a battle between the head and the heart and i think the head does make more sense.