witneychick Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 hey,need some proper advice, i have me a stunning mk3 2000e, in need of full resto, i just dont think i am going to be able to afford to do him and have no idea what hes worth, well i have a bit, i know the 2000e is a bit rare, tell me tell me tell me!!!!! just dont know
.pete. Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Depends on your ability to store it and your restoration skills. You say it is both stunning and in need of a full resto? If you have somewhere to store it and can either do the work ,or most of the work yourself, then it would be a good project to keep. If you do not have a garage, and the work will all need to be paid for, then it's probably best to sell it to someone who can. A couple of years ago a bought a mk5 Cortina for really cheap in OK condition from the top and inside, but when I got it back to my garage and saw the welding that needed doing I decided to sell it as I can't weld, and put the money to my current Cortina. Sometimes you need to make the right decision before it becomes a money pit.
witneychick Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 Depends on your ability to store it and your restoration skills. You say it is both stunning and in need of a full resto? If you have somewhere to store it and can either do the work ,or most of the work yourself, then it would be a good project to keep. If you do not have a garage, and the work will all need to be paid for, then it's probably best to sell it to someone who can.A couple of years ago a bought a mk5 Cortina for really cheap in OK condition from the top and inside, but when I got it back to my garage and saw the welding that needed doing I decided to sell it as I can't weld, and put the money to my current Cortina. Sometimes you need to make the right decision before it becomes a money pit. that was what i was thinking, he is stunning to me but yeah, i dont have the skills or place to store him, so sad, i so want a decent mk3
Savvi Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Stick some pics up it will show us what it needs to be done.
deltamal Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Iv'e had mine for 13 years now, it's a constant task of changing and improving, I could not do it all at once, just doing one bit at a time.....
dacar Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Sound advice above which I agree with. My escort was in need of a full resto and several times I felt like giving up and binning it, but I had the garage and perseverence to keep plodding away at it, which I'm glad I did. Its kinda finished if they ever are but as above, wee jobs need done here and there. You'll probably regret it if you sell it, but if you dont have facilities then you may need to sell.
stephens_xpack Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 If you store an old ford for any amount of time outside eventually it will rot. You must have somewhere dry to store it.
witneychick Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Posted February 18, 2011 If you store an old ford for any amount of time outside eventually it will rot. You must have somewhere dry to store it. i have no where to store it, my intention was to get a car port built, but loss of job means i cant do much now, he has already been sat since 2006 and is looking quite sad, i know i will regret it and am worried if i sell it will go to the banger track
stephens_xpack Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 If you store an old ford for any amount of time outside eventually it will rot. You must have somewhere dry to store it. i have no where to store it, my intention was to get a car port built, but loss of job means i cant do much now, he has already been sat since 2006 and is looking quite sad, i know i will regret it and am worried if i sell it will go to the banger track Unfortunately if you don't sell it or dry store it soon it will only be fit for the banger track.
witneychick Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Posted February 18, 2011 If you store an old ford for any amount of time outside eventually it will rot. You must have somewhere dry to store it. i have no where to store it, my intention was to get a car port built, but loss of job means i cant do much now, he has already been sat since 2006 and is looking quite sad, i know i will regret it and am worried if i sell it will go to the banger track Unfortunately if you don't sell it or dry store it soon it will only be fit for the banger track. but tat really is sad though!!
mk3cokebottle Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 i know where there is a loving home for it if your going to get rid and its going to be a sensible price
witneychick Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Posted February 18, 2011 i know where there is a loving home for it if your going to get rid and its going to be a sensible price what you offering?
witneychick Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Posted February 19, 2011 Need to see some pics he is now up for sale, on the cars for sale, my son listed him for me, the price is open to offers
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