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hillbilly
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cosworth how good is it ?
« on: Dec 18th, 2005, 8:51pm » |
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Iv not been a scorp owner for long but when i got my 2.0 16v man 1995 i new this was the car that i would be keepin for a long time that was till i found this site wow what i site  iv heard alot of good things about this cosworth 24v im now lookin for one how good is the performance of this car as iv not had the chance to drive one but im sure its good and scary
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Pegasus
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #1 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 9:15pm » |
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Goes like steaming stuff off a red hot shovel 
When the foot goes down the head goes back 
Purrs at 2000 revs, growls at 2500 and roars at 4000.
Need I say more?
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hillbilly
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #2 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 9:45pm » |
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you need to be a rep for cosworth youve just sold me one im on ebay at the min seen a very nice one i think il but a bid on it and phone the insurance man up to see if we can make a deal il give him the wife so i can insure the beast
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Paul B
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #3 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 10:20pm » |
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I can back up what Paul has said about the Cosworth. He's dead right.
But.... please, please, please don't rush into it. You must find a good one.
When these engines are good, they're fantastic. But when they have a problem or two (which is not too unusual) then they're your worst nightmare come true.
Do your homework and be prepared to look at a good few before you buy. Then enojy it!
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hillbilly
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #4 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 10:38pm » |
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Im lookin to have one for feb or march but it all depends on the insurance 
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #5 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 10:56pm » |
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My insurance isnt too bad but im 35, your age and location might work against you though.
Norwich Union seem to do well on the 24v quotes.
try http://www.confused.com
Off the mark and at low speeds they arent the quickest thing around but once you get them moving they can tag along with the best of them 
I average around 25mpg and i do a lot of long runs where i get 30-33mpg but if you're running around town be prepared for around 20mpg
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hillbilly
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #6 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 10:59pm » |
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 manchester is a lovely n safe place to live iv just got a quote 700 fully comp not to bad il try your and c wot they can offer
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #7 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 11:01pm » |
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then you can send me half the difference
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hillbilly
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #8 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 11:02pm » |
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hillbilly
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #9 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 11:03pm » |
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wot insurance group is the cosworth ?
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Highlander
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #10 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 11:05pm » |
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16 i think
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #11 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 11:08pm » |
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the wife is sayin il kill my self and she think i need to get the new micra
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #12 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 11:18pm » |
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Ditch the wife and buy a 24v
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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hillbilly
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #13 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 11:25pm » |
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im doin it the cossey is goin to be my new lady
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #14 on: Dec 19th, 2005, 8:41am » |
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Enable 'Sports' Mode at ALL times and turn off traction control unless you're driving in icy conditions as it really does take a lot of the control and fun away from the car.
For such a large car it really can 'hustle' down a fast windy road - Many. many hot hatch owners have tried (and failed spectacularly) to lose my 'tank' of a car thinking it wont be able to go round bends at speed or power out of bends with such gusto - How little they know - lol
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #15 on: Dec 19th, 2005, 10:04am » |
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I used www.confused.com to find quotes for my Cossie and I selected the one from Norwich Union Direct. Just make sure though that whoever you select when using Confused.com has all the correct details on the car. There are a few horror stories around of people putting in the reg number on Confused which brings up the correct DVLA records for the car but when the info goes to the Insurance company it's not always a direct match.
When you call the Insurance company to correct the info they will then want to increase the policy by a good amount 
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David_South_West
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #16 on: Dec 19th, 2005, 1:15pm » |
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Adrian Flux did me a good deal on insurance..... saved £130 on quote from my current insurer (fully comp).
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hillbilly
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #17 on: Dec 19th, 2005, 2:25pm » |
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I think im goin to need to wait for a year before a get one as im getin very silly insurance quotes i had a quote at 700 that was for the 12v the 24v cossy they said they could do it for me but it wont be cheap £2000 not hit25 yet till jan so im goin to c my insurance out till end of year 
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Pegasus
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #18 on: Dec 19th, 2005, 9:24pm » |
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Hi Hillbilly,
£2k - gawd.
I've just paid £366 fully comp with NCD and legal protection (10 yrs NCB) with esure. Car's kept in garage in Beckenham (greater London). My son (22) is dying to drive it but I told him a condition was that no one under 30 is allowed to even sit in the driver's seat. The only person I've allowed is my brother - once - just to let him have a taster.
If you're waiting it'll give you a chance to get to know the beast so that when you see one you'll know what to look for. As Paul B said, you need to find a good'un.
Good luck,
Paul
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Re: cosworth how good is it ?
« Reply #19 on: Dec 20th, 2005, 11:19pm » |
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You should move to Scotland. I am 29 and with full NC + Protection Fully Comp is £325 with AXA through Motorquote Direct. Vol Excess £200 tho. Car garaged too.
Cossie seems to be fast enough.
You will never ever beat a nice big Motorbike tho. 0-60 in about 1sec in 1st gear!! Roll on summer!!! Too much snow here at the mo tho.
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