mk1super Posted April 27, 2008 Report Posted April 27, 2008 As most of you know ive been looking for a mk1 escort, and had little sucess in finding a car of the spec iam wanting, ive been offered a few and no offence to the owners none have really been what ive been looking for ie tax exempt but not pinto powered or tax exempt but square lamps, or thet have needed work . At the weekend though i stumbled into a bargain, a mk2 rs 2000 quite clean little rough round edges but nothing major for peanuts lad needs to sell fast as he has been offered his dream job in the states. Do i buy mk2 and be fairly pleased with it as its a good enough car or hold out for mk1????
surfingturnip Posted April 27, 2008 Report Posted April 27, 2008 Go with your heart m8 as the boss man says or failing that, buy the mk2 then sell it so you have something to tide you over in the meantime while you find the perfect mk1
Admin Vista Posted April 28, 2008 Admin Report Posted April 28, 2008 Buy the mk2, they're both great cars that you'll enjoy and a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and all that.
Mrs O/H/C Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 buy the mk2 ... if after a while you still want a mk1 you can then sell the mk2 to fund it
antz Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 buy the mk2 and see if you like it. if not then sell it and continue on for the mk1
Trevmk3 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 as said before get a mk2, but keep an eye out for a mk1
X-pack-Glyn Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 get a capri at a fraction of the price, and spend what you have saved on a lifetimes supply of high end hookers remember the escort was the peoples car, where as the capri was the car you allways promissed yourself! escort prices take the piss!
MexDan Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 Get the MK2.. if its for peanuts then u can see how u like it then if u find a mk1 you would rather have.. sell the mk2 for a profit, and buy the mk1 Seems like a win win situation to me... I would love a mk2 (even tho i wouldnt sell my mk1 to get one) they look superb and a decent RS will hold its value... go for it mate
mk1super Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Posted April 28, 2008 Thanks for the input guys, i'd love a mk1 but just cant seem to find one i want, and iam fed up, this mk2 rs2000 does need a tidy up but nothing massive and its under 5k for fast sale i deffo wont find a mk1 escort at that price with a 2ltr thats solid, will i?
Mr Sam Posted April 28, 2008 Report Posted April 28, 2008 id say get the mk2 if its roadworthy and can easily be touched up, if it looks like its going to turn into a money pit just sit tight but the way things are going if the mk2 doesnt need alot treat it as an investment
mk1super Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Posted April 29, 2008 Missed out on another mk1 to say iam annoyed and down is an understatement, and iam fed up of greedy fookers trying to charge the same price you would pay for a new Evo for an escort I think i ought to stick with bikes there less hassle and more easily available
antz Posted April 29, 2008 Report Posted April 29, 2008 good luck mate. dont give up! youll get the right car. might sound mad but now is the bad time to buy as its show season...its a good teim to sell though....best tiem to buy is the end of summer. dont worry dude youll get one. dont give up
mk1super Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Posted April 29, 2008 good luck mate. dont give up! youll get the right car. might sound mad but now is the bad time to buy as its show season...its a good teim to sell though....best tiem to buy is the end of summer. dont worry dude youll get one. dont give up Mate i hope your right as its making me miserable as it seems to be 1 let down after another, you pm and email but always seem to be too late, ive been at it for months now.
antz Posted April 29, 2008 Report Posted April 29, 2008 keep looking on ebay mate my dad was lucky to get his mk1 when he did and it was the 1st car he looked at. keep an eye out on pistonheads, ebay, here, every classic car magazine on sale (go into the supermarket and read them there ) dont give up dude...its fate., you wernt meant to get that mk1 and it didnt happen...somewhere out there is a mk1 for YOU...its got your name on it and its just waiting for the right time to coem up for sale and you to jump in with the readies have faith.
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