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Sorry to bore u guys with the fiesta talk!
But i need ur opinions on this!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4636601273&fromMakeTrack=true
Thing that worries me is... they have no reserve....! And doesnt give reason for selling!
Does anyone know what the T3 conversion is?! i'm useless with technical stuff!
Cheers guys! :D
is that for you?
you wont get insurance on that as arent you 18/19?
insurance is gonna cost me £140 a month till jan! I'm 20!
your going to pay over a grand for 8 months insurance? hairy muff
well it'll be £140 a month....
if i wait until january to get one then i've been quoted around £900!
but i want one... some people pay more than that for their valvers/ williams! so its the price i gotta pay for avin a turbo!
didnt think they where that much quicker than a 16v Clio... or am i wrong
Anyway, personally wouldnt own an old ford let alone with a turbo.
You can always here fezzas coming by the noise of their tappets :lol:
they are pretty much same performance as a valver.... but i dont want a valver!
I jus wondered what peoples thoughts were on the auction.....
clowo16v
03-05-2006, 12:11
If its a proper T3 conversion with the boost wound up a bit it should be a fairly quick. Much better lookin than that other one aswell.
If you get it buy a front mounted intercooler for it and you should be able to run 15psi or more of boost through it.
Matt
i really want a standard engine! nothing which has been played with....
i done a data check on it... it does seem to be legit!
This is the data held by the DVLA about the vehicle registration entered:
VRM H204DKK
MANUFACTURER FORD
MODEL FIESTA RS TURBO
BODY TYPE 3 Door Hatchback
COLOUR WHITE
FUEL TYPE Petrol
ENGINE SIZE 1596 CC
DATE REGISTERED 30/10/90
FORMer KEEPERS 8
clowo16v
03-05-2006, 12:16
I think its a Garrett T2 turbo standard so that has got a bigger T3 on. Will be a bit more laggy but should be fast once going.
Matt
see i dont know anything technical!
think it may be worth a look tho..... it looks pretty clean!
clowo16v
03-05-2006, 12:29
It does look sweet id try and go and look at it before you buy check the rear arches, sills, A pillars inside the car, under the carpets, front wings and edges of bonnet for rust. Tap your knuckles round the petrol filler cap it the sound is dead it might have filler in it.
With a T3 conversion the ECU should have been remapped if its just chipped it won't be running to its full potential.
Matt
like you said, it does look very clean, i have had one of these and a few XR2i and they rust around the petrol filler cap like mad.
it seems genuine, just ask the seller some questions, like reason for selling, any serivice history and does it tap on start up!
they are nice cars, but dont compare to valvers in looks or standard performance.
cheers guys....
i'm gonna see if the ex can manage a trip to essex this weekend! he's got a rst so should know wot he's looking at!
fasterthanjesus
03-05-2006, 12:49
i wouldnt get another turbo car again.
but, if it floats your boat....
fasterthanjesus
03-05-2006, 12:58
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/ford-fiesta-rs-turbo-2002712.html
i dunno Chez :?
looks a bit dodgy, no reserve and no reason for selling.
I have emailed him askin how much he wants for it, and reason for selling.
Hopefully he gets back to me b4 u go look @ it
like they say tho its a girl... who is sellin for someone else... it dont look like they know much about sellin cars on ebay cause they aint even put it in the car section!
i also sent the seller a question... i should call him but to be honest i dont know wot i need to ask!!!!
Personally I'd avoid buying old high mileage performance cars off ebay, think you're looking at trouble there. Especially the ones who are 'selling on behalf of a friend'. Up to you tho!
craig100
03-05-2006, 18:36
i would avoid it myself but only cause of bein through it all before, numerous times.if its really what you want,go for it,but get the best you can and check for rott as this shape fiesta was bad for it,but even so you will be doomed lol :twisted:
he wants about £1800 for it....i havent fallen in love with it so may give it a miss and wait till a black one comes along.... but i dont know!
craig100
03-05-2006, 19:31
totally up to you,only you can decide what you want
Well guys.... i'm goin to look at it saturday hopefully! altho someone is goin 2moro nite so hopefully they dont have enough money and dont take it!!!
Wish me luck.....
I could have myself a quick car this weekend! Yay! :D
did u sweet talk your old dear then? :D
yep! she's down the bank as we speak!!! jus incase!!!
i sooo hope the guy dont buy it 2moro nite!
the guy has a proper essex accent! :D
C
did it cross ur mind that this guy that the seller is talking about is me? :lol:
did u say u wud look at it friday?!
he said he has an accent and could barely understand him...... doubt it would be u! he thought it was south londonish accent!
maybe not then? He seemed to understand me cuz we had a good convo.
but i did say i would try and come see it at the weekend, prolly fri or sat [so i could see when he was available]
might be?? not sure...but its a good possiblity it was me he is talkin about
and he is going to be in for a shock - cuz i aint going :D
even better for me!
if he sells it 2moro then he's gonna call me!
if not saturday mornin i could be the proud owner of an rs! altho i aint got a clue how i'm gettin it home! will have to speak nicely to the ex! see if he can collect it on his truck!
get it insured for the day
be about 25-50 then u can drive the baby back urself :D
i'll prob kill myself! dont think i'd have the guts to be honest! not back on the m25! :D :lol:
clowo16v
04-05-2006, 14:04
Its only a car and the accelerator isn't an on off switch.
You're gonna have to drive it at some point might aswell be sooner or later.
Matt
but i'm a girl used to a 1.4!
i'll see wot happens!
ooooh its sooo exciting! jus havin a dump valve is exciting enough!
just saw this on another forum could come in handy for u
Had to move an engine last night, wasn't going to use my car and a mates car didn't have any insurance.
http://www.dayinsure.com/
2.5 litre V6 omega, Fully insured for £10.50 Very Happy Very Happy
Took about 4mins to insure it online, even printed out your own cover note Laughing Laughing
Fully legal, you can use the site to insure a car up to a month.
Even better was, Group 1-17 is £10, group 18, 19 and 20 is £20.
So if you happen to know someone with a rather expensive sports car you can take it for a blast (legally)
This site is perfect if you need to move a car thats been off the road, or if you happen to have a track day weapon and only use it a few times a year.
Only stipulations were that you can't have more than 8 points and been banned more than twice (or something very similar)
Dunno what forum this is best off in, but might be useful as a sticky somewhere? :)
thats wicked!
jus spoke to my dad and his insurance covers driving other vehicles anyway.... but mite get that just incase i get brave and fancy a go! :D
wahey!
to insure that car.... from this weekend... its an extra £518.99! so my direct debits will change to £137.38! I pay £63.26 now! wahey!
flippin heck i thought mine was dear @ £86 pm
good luck lookin at the car hope its sorted for ya
of course u gotta drive it home :)
its not like itll fly it will only go as fast as u want it to go plus gives u a chance straight away on motorway :D
turbo Mmm :)
dave
i was payin £113 a month last year... for my clio cause its kitted etc! That only changed in Mar... so i suppose it aint that much really! Jus a bit steep from the £63 i pay now!
but yeah ur right.... could give it a good go on the motorway! shouldnt be majorly busy on a saturday luncthime!
unless its raining... then i aint drivin it!
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