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Ultima2300
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Hello From Manchester
« on: Jan 4th, 2007, 5:28pm » |
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Hi Folks
I've had a Scorpio for six months now. I think it's the best car I've ever owned and I was in the motor trade many moons ago.
It's a 97, P reg Ultima 2.3, auto and all the toys. 2 owners from new and 45k recorded miles (49K now), although it did have a new speedo at 9k.
Deep metallic blue P**RWC flash me if you see me!
Looking forward to conversing with all.
Best wishes and Happy New Year
Geoff
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #1 on: Jan 4th, 2007, 5:36pm » |
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Hi Geoff, welcome to the site 
Is it a saloon? lets see a picture of it 
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Dave
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #2 on: Jan 4th, 2007, 6:37pm » |
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Welcome Geoff 
Good to have a local member, sounds like a nice car
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Ultima2300
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #3 on: Jan 4th, 2007, 8:02pm » |
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Thanks Guys!
I'm really proud of her!
Geoff
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TiberiuS
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #5 on: Jan 4th, 2007, 10:31pm » |
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*Tiberius scratches head*
That handsome blue car looks familiar, I'm sure I've seen one like it before
Welcome aboard mate
Regards, Bruce  .
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Geoff_W
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #6 on: Jan 4th, 2007, 11:16pm » |
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Geoff
Nice motor, welcome
Geoff
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #7 on: Jan 5th, 2007, 2:29pm » |
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Hi Geoff,a very nice motor,I am in Rochdale and get around Manchester pretty often, will keep an eye open and give you a flash.Roy.
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Ultima2300
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #8 on: Jan 5th, 2007, 5:48pm » |
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Cheers People!
I'll keep an eye out for all of you.
Thanks for the compliments on the Scorpio. If I'm going to be completely honest, 2 elderly owners does mean that close up it's been scraped on all four corners and the offside rear door. 
There's a tiny patch of rust on the nearside rear wheel arch. I think she's going to get a respray this year, all she has to do is carry on being as reliable, quiet and smooth as the first six months.
Best wishes
Geoff
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TiberiuS
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #9 on: Jan 5th, 2007, 7:40pm » |
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Blimey Geoff, it needs a respray? I spent a long while getting my car to look that good 
Scrapes happen, that's why Ford sell colour coat/lacquer aerosol packs, and very good they are too
Rear wheel arch rust is a common Scorpio problem so don't let it worry you, as is the leading edges of the doors rubbing and the bottoms of the doors getting scabby because of the amount of water the rubber valet strips hold...if you get any of this, don't fret, you're not alone
Regards, Bruce.
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #10 on: Jan 5th, 2007, 8:00pm » |
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Very nice car there Geoff, someones been busy with the polish
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #11 on: Jan 5th, 2007, 9:31pm » |
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Hello and welcome.
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #12 on: Jan 6th, 2007, 12:52am » |
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Welcome
49K !, Must be one of the lowest mileage cars on the members list !
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #13 on: Jan 6th, 2007, 6:44am » |
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Nice car Geoff. Welcome
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #14 on: Jan 6th, 2007, 3:35pm » |
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Very nice car Geoff, and welcome to the site
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Ultima2300
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #15 on: Jan 8th, 2007, 8:18pm » |
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Thank you and this is a great site!
Reading posts from further back I now realise that I'm playing snap with Tiberius
Geoff
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TiberiuS
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Re: Hello From Manchester
« Reply #16 on: Jan 9th, 2007, 10:24pm » |
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on Jan 8th, 2007, 8:18pm, Ultima2300 wrote:Thank you and this is a great site!
Reading posts from further back I now realise that I'm playing snap with Tiberius
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You are indeed mate
Just don't do what I have, lust after a very expensive motor then have to sell your clothes, cat, girlfriend, house and Scorpio to pay for it
Well...of course I haven't sold my clothes, don't be silly
Happy driving, you've got the best model in the best colour.
Regards, Bruce.
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