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(Message started by: nagrom04 on Jun 13^th, 2010, 6:54pm)

Title: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by nagrom04 on Jun 13^th, 2010, 6:54pm

Hi everyone, my first post on the forum and glad to be here.

Have money ready and looking to buy an Ultima 2.0 or 2.3 pre facelift saloon and live in Bristol. If anybody knows of one for sale could please let me know.

Thanks in advance
Patrick

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by harry.m1byt on Jun 17^th, 2010, 5:50pm

Might my 2.9 of any use to you - it is listed in this section.

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by nagrom04 on Jun 18^th, 2010, 11:28am

No thanks harry.
2.9 too thirsty for me, ideally looking for a 2.3.

thanks again
patrick

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by PJDavis on Jun 18^th, 2010, 6:21pm

I shouldn't discount a 2.9 12V so rashly. Aye it uses a wee bit more fuel, but you might save money elsewhere because of the un-burstable engine, and the less fiddly electrics. I have a 2.3, but I think I would now consider a 2.9 12V if going at the buy for the first time again.

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by tlundkvi on Jun 18^th, 2010, 9:05pm

I remember looking for a 2.3 after deciding on a Scorpio, but they were 50-70% more expensive at the time, so I ended up with a 24V Ultima.

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by gozz on Jun 18^th, 2010, 11:03pm

There is 6-7 mpg difference twixt 2.3 and 2.9,but that lovely low torque range of the 12v makes the difference worth it,and as PJ says,such a wonderful strong low stressed lump.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by tricky_dicky on Jun 23^rd, 2010, 11:54am

on 06/13/10 at 18:54:15, nagrom04 wrote:

I am going to be selling my 1997 P reg 2.3 ultima soon (don't want to but cash is tight and I have got to get a new van for work). I am in the north west of Scotland, a long way from Bristol. Let me know if you are interested. PM me if you want my phone number.

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by PJDavis on Jun 23^rd, 2010, 4:21pm

North West of Scotland? Where, I'm up in the North by Inverness!

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by tonyboy on Jun 23^rd, 2010, 5:09pm

His profile say's he's from Fort Williem................

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by tricky_dicky on Jun 24^th, 2010, 8:11am

Just north of Fort William, in Spean Bridge.

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by johnson on Jun 24^th, 2010, 9:07pm

hi this is my 1st time on here too i have an 1998 R pre facelift but (facelift headlights + grill) silver 2.3 manual ultima for sale MOT jan 2011 tax oct 2010 156000 mls good clean car for year and drives fine but will need clutch in near future and repair of rear cross member (not MOT fail as went through last 2 no probs) looking for around £450. I'm in Norfolk

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by nagrom04 on Jul 28^th, 2010, 8:39pm

Thanks for all the replies, did eventually find and buy a 2.0 16v Ultima saloon, P reg 90,000 miles, everything works as it should, no rust not even to rear arches. Happy days.

Title: Re: Ultima Saloon Wanted
Post by Mike H on Jul 29^th, 2010, 1:29pm

Well done you! The 2 litre is still highly rated here I think, in some ways more advantageous than the 2.3