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(Message started by: Highlander on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 2:04pm)

Title: New Member
Post by Highlander on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 2:04pm

Hello all :)

Just thought I'd say hello :)
bought the Scorpio three weeks ago and i LOVE IT!! :)
Hope to speak to you all soon

Byeee for now

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Snoopy on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 2:49pm

May I welcome you to the best forum (IMOH) on the internet. I am sure that you will get a lot of benefit from the experiences and expertise that is freely available here, and also on the main web site which the founders and others have spent many long hours compiling for the bebefit of us ALL....

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/

regards,
Snoopy

Title: Re: New Member
Post by waders on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 3:13pm

Hi Highlander,

Welcome to the nicest place with the nicest people to help with all your car woes. (and some good humoured banter thrown in for good measure)

See you around ;)

8) ;D 8) ;D 8)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by kenboy on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 4:01pm

Hi great to have new members, a warm welcome to you.

Regards Kenboy

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Just Call Me Captain on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 4:04pm

Welcome aboard Highlander and hope to see the car soon

Captain

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Highlander on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 4:54pm

Here's um (Good Scottish weather as usual) :)

http://atlas.walagata.com/w/highlander250469/Scorpio.JPG

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Dave on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 4:56pm

As per t'other thread, hello and welcome ;D

Dave

PS NICE motor :D

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Highlander on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 5:11pm

Thanks Dave,

I picked it up for £1500 with a years MOT ;)
Seems to have all the extras on it too
a few minor things wrong that i'm slowly putting right, including

dash bulbs out
indicator lens broken (need a OSF one)
drivers door pocket broken off
bonnet catch broken
headlamp washers blocked (fairy liquid i think!!!)
couple of little scratches

runs great, getting 25-28mpg with it so far

Would have loved it in the Estate (some people are never happy!!) :)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Dave on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 5:19pm

Hmm the price doesn't upset me too much cos I got mine cheapish (ended up about the same as yours once all the work was done though!!) but the MPG you are getting is making me a bit jealous! :-[ Is that all motorway miles with the wind behind you?! ;)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Highlander on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 5:28pm

The majority of it is motorway runs yes (very light footed motorway runs!!) :)

the first week i had it i averaged 16!! and i'm sure i will again ;)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Dave on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 5:47pm

Thank goodness for that - nearly had to have a lie down then ;) Think 16mpg was my average for the first week or two. Or three. That Cosworth lump does sound nice! :D

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Rod on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 5:54pm

Welcome Highlander

I am only a 2.9 12v and I would love your mpg. ::)

Such a young chap as well. Do you really stick to the speed limits by choice? Or does your Username tell us something. ;)

Regards

Rod

Title: Re: New Member
Post by LiverpaulH on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 6:00pm

Welcome to the website highlander, you've grabbed yourself a decent motor there by the looks of it.

The sound of the cossie, yes that's something i would appreciate as the 2.5TD doesn't quite sound the same! ;) :D

Paul

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Highlander on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 6:00pm

ive been trying to see what i could get mpg wise over the last couple of weeks so i have been taking things easy but once the novelty of that wears off it will back to business as usual no doubt :)

I love the admiring looks followed closely by the "what is it" look as they try to read the badge :D

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Dave on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 7:18pm

Yep that is good. My neighbour still thinks it is a Granada, and I think she was a bit miffed that the engine was bigger than in her brand new Audi (2.4) ;D

Title: Re: New Member
Post by OddJob on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 8:35pm

Welcome aboard ;D
It's great in here!!!

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Baz on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 8:37pm

Hey Highlander, that is a nice colour....My silver one used to have an RPU number plate. What is the mileage on yours?

http://tinypic.com/1ta16e

Then the wife bought me this one!!

http://tinypic.com/1ta1cg

Welcome to the club!!

Baz

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Badboytunes on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 8:56pm

Oh Baz u poser ........... LOL ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Baz on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 9:32pm

Sorry!! ;)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by low_tom on Feb 24^th, 2005, 10:03am

come on in the waters fine! welcome,everyone here is very friendly it has to be said. :)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Highlander on Feb 24^th, 2005, 10:51am

Hi Baz, Its just broke the 100k last week, so looking forward to all the major repairs soon :D

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Baz on Feb 24^th, 2005, 7:10pm

Maybe,

but look on the bright side...you could have paid 8 or 9 grand for an equivilant BMW or Merc, still had problems and still had to fork out big money for repairs!! I know what I prefer!

Baz

Title: Re: New Member
Post by Highlander on Feb 24^th, 2005, 8:51pm

Yep thats true! :)
Phew!! I just remembered how close i was to going for the Vectra Diesel!!!! CLOSE ONE!!!! ;)

Title: Re: New Member
Post by LiverpaulH on Feb 25^th, 2005, 9:01am

I thought there had been a crackdown on swearing on the forum! ;D ;) ;D ;) :D ;) ;D

Title: Re: New Member
Post by waders on Feb 25^th, 2005, 2:24pm

Your right there Paul ;)

I think both "V" words should be added to the forums automatic word censor :o

They are used far to much :P

8) ;D 8) ;D 8)