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(Message started by: johnv on Feb 12^th, 2005, 7:19pm)

Title: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years.
Post by johnv on Feb 12^th, 2005, 7:19pm

I ask this as Madmanscorpio is ripping them apart like there is no to-morrow. and there are others on ebay doing the same and what about all the scrappy around in everybodies towns all cities.
In two years time it seems like you will be lucky to get a £1000 for one. mind you if you are a buyer that's not all bad.
But the best point is that if you do keep your, in many years to come they could be worth a lot as a vintage car.

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by Ultima_Bloke on Feb 12^th, 2005, 8:23pm

As long as us, real enthusiasts, keep our scorpios on the road, then they will achieve "modern classic" status!! :D

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by waders on Feb 12^th, 2005, 8:42pm

on 02/12/05 at 20:23:42, Ultima_Bloke wrote:

As long as us, real enthusiasts, keep our scorpios on the road

I reckon your right Al, mine's would have been written off twice if any of Jo public had owned it :-/

She's got no rust, is maintained regardless, and will be with me a good while yet 8)

8) ;D 8) ;D 8)

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by Ultima_Bloke on Feb 12^th, 2005, 8:53pm

Next time you see me dad, tell him, his scorp isnt the only one to have been pranged more than once, he reckons his is jinxed!! lol ;D

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by johnv on Feb 12^th, 2005, 9:20pm

in the past, i often wondered about getting a jag but was told not to in case anything goes wrong. the cost of getting it put right would be very expensive.
But it seem like these scorpios cost a lot as well.

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by Paul B on Feb 12^th, 2005, 9:23pm

John... As you say, with the amount of Scorpio-breaking going on at the moment, it does make you wonder how many will be left in a couple of years :-/

The fact that Ford seem to be discontinuing some parts for the Scorpio isn't helping. Nor is the large outlay required for gearbox or engine faults. That will of course make some owners break their cars too.

Personally, I can see it at classic car gatherings in the future. Some will see it and say, "Ah... I used to have one of these." Some will simply say "What is it?" >:( And others will probably say "What's THAT doing here?"... a bit like almost everybody used to do when I started taking my Mk3 Cortina to shows. The Cortinas are a bit more welcomed now but getting surprisingly thin on the ground. Not as rare as Scorpios though... maybe :-/ ;)

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by Baz on Feb 12^th, 2005, 10:21pm

Paul....and some will say "is it a Granada?" and others will say...."NO It's a Mondeo"!!

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by Badboytunes on Feb 13^th, 2005, 12:23am

LOL Baz :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by daven on Feb 13^th, 2005, 9:21am

Some of the blame must be laid at insurance companies door - all the time they are writing off cars that can be fixed, why?

I was talking to Jack (madmadscorpioman) in the week, he gets salvaged cars written off by insurance companies. He told me about a mondeo only 3-4 years old, recovered after being stolen and all that was wrong was the locks but it was still written off! So if he can repair then he sells them on!

The thing is we all pay for this loss on our insurance!!

Daven

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by music_master on Feb 13^th, 2005, 9:33am

hi johnv sometimes wonder if ford will produce another big car like the scorpio or simlar and rename it ???

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by mr._floppy on Feb 13^th, 2005, 4:29pm

It's amazing, when you tell car orientated people you've got a Scorpio, you can see them struggling to come up with a mental picture of one, you have describe it to them .

It shows what a poor public image the Scorpio has.

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by johnv on Feb 14^th, 2005, 8:08am

hi to music-master. ford already do, its called a Mondeo.
but just look at jaguar, they are breaking down right left and centre. ( I mean the new ones) In test reports the are right down the bottom of the league table for realiable.
Does anyone know of a large car that will not cost you money in constance repairs etc.

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by LiverpaulH on Feb 14^th, 2005, 9:49am

Ford Australia do a large car, The Falcon and it's superb. During our last trip to NZ- this time last year. I was at a number of Ford garages (much to the other halfs annoyance) test driving them ;D and working out the cost to import one over. They are such a good drive, and would make a worthy successor to the scorp. The ESVA and Mr Browns tax take are the main stumbling blocks.

The best bit, the smallest engine is the 4litre straight 6 :), which comes normally aspitrated or turbocharged :D, or you can plump for a 5litre V8 ;D. And they cost new about the same as a Focus over here, (£15,000 taking exchange rate into account) it makes you cringe.

Paul
:)

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by dexix on Feb 14^th, 2005, 10:00am

I agree paul, I drove a ford falcon out in oz a few years back and its looks and performance sold it to me - dare i say it i also liked the holden commodores as well!

nick

Title: Re: Will there be many Scorpio around in two years
Post by LiverpaulH on Feb 14^th, 2005, 10:18am

Dexix

I guess you drove the AU (rounded version) which was good. They had just released the BA version last time I went which was awesome. A bit like the Focus over the escort!

Paul