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rich1
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are the scorpio 2.0 16v worth having? seems a small lump to be pulling a fair size car about  ?
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #1 on: May 25th, 2010, 7:27pm » |
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depends how fast you go 
i always reckoned they were the quickest off the mark of all the Scorpios because of the diff ratio I think.
I keep meaning to try one alongside a 24v to see just what the difference is.
Definitely not the peformance you would have seen in your 24v but they dont struggle either
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #2 on: May 26th, 2010, 7:48am » |
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I spent over 2 years of happy motoring in a 2.0 ltr ultima  . Admitedly they arent the quickest car around, but once you have got them moving there really not that bad.
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #3 on: May 26th, 2010, 1:28pm » |
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I agree, now mine is sorted properly still manages to take a few people by surprise. Baiting BMW owners is a good game 
Tip ~ turn overdrive off if you can't maintain at least 60 mph. (I'm talking auto of course)
Pretty sure it's got two power steps, one at 3,500 and 2nd at 4,000, @ >4,000 it can tramp on a bit! But given it's age I take that as a max.
I read somewhere it's descended from the RS2000 engine I think. Tiny bit of vibration around 3,000, even then only occasionally, otherwise dead smooth.
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #4 on: May 26th, 2010, 1:50pm » |
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I agree with with the other comments. Not slow off the mark, smooth as hell, gets to speed and stays there. Your right Mike, it is an uprated RS2000 engine so preety good.
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #5 on: May 26th, 2010, 1:56pm » |
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #6 on: May 26th, 2010, 2:09pm » |
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Rich, as Stuart says, certainly some differences between the two but the big thing between them is the economy. One will get you from A to B quicker than the other but will cost you more to do so!!
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rich1
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #7 on: May 26th, 2010, 8:21pm » |
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cheers people , speed aint really an issue with me anymore (well , not all the time anyway) and living where i do , you rarely get the chance to put your foot down anyway , got my eye on a couple but wasnt sure if they where any good .
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #8 on: May 26th, 2010, 8:41pm » |
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Rich. I've had my 2.0ltr 16valve manual estate for over ten years and it is a great car with comfort and space. On a long run it will do over 30mpg and cruise all day at 70+.
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #9 on: May 27th, 2010, 5:02pm » |
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Yep!
The auto is just about right at a shade and a bit somewhat over 3,000 which in O/D is 75 - 80 (on the clock anyway) and it will pull that all day
on May 26th, 2010, 8:21pm, rich1 wrote:| got my eye on a couple but wasnt sure if they where any good . |
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Provided fettled properly, not shabby at all. But like I say for mostly slow urban type running about best turn O/D off
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #10 on: May 27th, 2010, 7:20pm » |
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well it looks like im gonna be the proud owner of a scorpio again!!( yes i can hear the groans from people waiting for the stupid questions to start again, lol) picking her up tuesday , its a 2.0l 16v 1995 , in light blue , hardly a mark on it , no bubbles round the arches , been owned by a doctor for last 10 years, full service history , interior is spotless , pretty high milage but when i drove tody it was sweet as a nut , ive taken some photos so will try and post on here , feel like a kid again , as ive posted elsewhere on here , ive missed my scorpio big time , just sitting in the drivers seat today felt so good , has there ever been a more comfortable drivers seat made , cant wait till tuesday !!
btw , gozz i got it from your neck of the woods , holbeach , and yes i got horribly lost !!!!
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #11 on: May 27th, 2010, 7:30pm » |
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Rich, dont worry about the mileage m8. My 2.0ltr had been to the moon & back & was still going strong when i sold it. Pretty sure it's still going actually. Welcome back to the fold old chap
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #12 on: May 27th, 2010, 8:17pm » |
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Nice one Rich
You bringing it to Harewood?
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rich1
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #13 on: May 27th, 2010, 9:05pm » |
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remind me , when is it?
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #15 on: May 27th, 2010, 10:37pm » |
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what is the actual date?
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #17 on: May 27th, 2010, 10:47pm » |
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think im going blind , cheers stuart
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gozz
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #18 on: May 27th, 2010, 11:02pm » |
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Blimey Rich I'm in Holbeach nearly every day of the week doing funerals,bet I've seen that car,there are three or four in the town,is yours an estate? I've seen a nice light blue one there M727 CEG.
You must make the pilgrimage to Harewood,me and the old girl are booked in a Premier Inn on the sat night because I'm becoming a lazy sod,try and make it,you could bring some of the Peterborough 'wares' to get we old geezers going
GOZZ.
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Re: 2.0 16v
« Reply #19 on: May 28th, 2010, 7:49pm » |
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You must make the pilgrimage to Harewood,me and the old girl are booked in a Premier Inn on the sat night because I'm becoming a lazy sod,try and make it,you could bring some of the Peterborough 'wares' to get we old geezers going
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blimey gozz i dont want to be responsible for any blood pressues shooting thro the roof !lol
i got my car from a garage on washway road , roll on tuesday , i cant wait
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