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rich1
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whats the best
« on: May 14th, 2010, 6:18pm » |
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i know this might be a stupid question but what the best scorpio to buy , the 2.9 cosworth or a 2.3 bob? and i mean whats best in regards getting parts(as you can bet your bottom dollar your gonna need something somewhere down the line!!) , ive had a cosworth and really loved it and miss it BIG time but found getting bits a bit of a nightmare , ive now got my eye on a 2.3 . i know they are getting older and older , but are the 2.3s easier to get parts for , cheers, rich
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PJDavis
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Re: whats the best
« Reply #1 on: May 14th, 2010, 6:53pm » |
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I've only been here a little while, but I thought the 2.9 was the 'bob' engine? I have a 2.3 Ultima, and it has just about the right power for my liking. Mind you I'm a Biker, with a few Bikes new and old, so I get my buzz on Bikes. I recently had a wee shotty of a 2.9 Cossie, and it was fantastic! If I went for another Scorpio, I'd be thinking 2.9 just for the fun of the power delivery. But 'horses for courses' and all that, you'll easy loose your licence with a Cossie, and I suppose with a 2.3. I think you have to look for a Scorpio as an overall prospect. Don't be 'dead-set' on any model and take your time to find the one that you really like, it took me about a year to get my car and as I've said on this forum before, the best thing I did was join this forum and carefully listen to the people that have real knowledge about the model, including mentioning anything that comes up on the internet for the forums comments. I bought mine from an internet advert.
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rich1
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Re: whats the best
« Reply #2 on: May 14th, 2010, 7:28pm » |
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you could be right about the engines , i really am a numpty with anything but driving
not set my sights on a paticular car , all i know is i want another scorpio , since i got rid of mine (it died but highlander now has it up and running) ive had a range rover 4.6 h&h , nice car but no fun, ive now got a jag xj sport , again nice car but not a scorpio , they are a great car , comfy , got all the bells and whistles and just a good car . i will get one , but as you say , im not gonna rush into a purchase
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Scorpio_Mike
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Re: whats the best
« Reply #3 on: May 14th, 2010, 9:59pm » |
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Very pleased with my 2.3 auto Ultima estate - bought it just over 3 years ago and would definately buy another.
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Sierra XR4i's are great...especially when fitted with 4WD 
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gozz
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Re: whats the best
« Reply #4 on: May 14th, 2010, 10:12pm » |
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Rich.
Why don't you nip down to the West Country and buy that 12v from Stuarte ?
Without a doubt that old Cologne lump is the most reliable of all and less complex than all the other multivalvers,as are the electronics and autobox.I,m sorely tempted myself even though there are nine of the bloody things here already 
GOZZ.
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Snoopy
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Re: whats the best
« Reply #6 on: May 15th, 2010, 8:08am » |
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If I had the room and Money I would have my old 12v back I still miss it . Best car I have ever had ... reliable and very very comfortable.
Just wish I had the room .
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gozz
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Re: whats the best
« Reply #7 on: May 15th, 2010, 5:08pm » |
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HEAR HEAR Snoopy.
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