mike-evans Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hi guys, I'm looking at buyin a Escort GTI in the next 3-4 weeks, what I want to know, is what I would be expected to pay for a nice 2 door black one? Also, how good are these cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 For a decent 2 door ash black GTi anywhere from £700-£1200 maybe more. These are very very good cars. The 1.8 zetec engine is strong and reliable, the main problems with the engines are, Idle Control Valve - ICV - Gives it eratic idling - Easy fix MAF Sensor - Gives running problems - Easy fix The body of the car Rust - The main enemy of any Ford owner Suffer on the rear chassis legs Suffer on the sills Suffer on the rear arches These are the main problems but all in they are a fantastic all round car Handle well, go well and look good. BUY ONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-evans Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 For a decent 2 door ash black GTi anywhere from £700-£1200 maybe more. These are very very good cars. The 1.8 zetec engine is strong and reliable, the main problems with the engines are, Idle Control Valve - ICV - Gives it eratic idling - Easy fix MAF Sensor - Gives running problems - Easy fix The body of the car Rust - The main enemy of any Ford owner Suffer on the rear chassis legs Suffer on the sills Suffer on the rear arches These are the main problems but all in they are a fantastic all round car Handle well, go well and look good. BUY ONE Cheers, always good to hear off someone who knows..where would be the best place to look for one? There is a nice S reg black one on eBay but is a 4 door, and personaly I dont like them as much as the 2 door. He has said the rear arches have been replaced (mort prob due to rust)....are there that many good ones out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Surprisingly there are still a few good ones. eBay does have a few every now and then but try other places such as Autotrader - Mag and website Gumtree - Website www.fordescortclub.co.uk - Forum EODC - Forum Escort Evolution - Forum etc etc A lot of forums will sell good cars as there owners are enthusiasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-evans Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Surprisingly there are still a few good ones. eBay does have a few every now and then but try other places such as Autotrader - Mag and website Gumtree - Website www.fordescortclub.co.uk - Forum EODC - Forum Escort Evolution - Forum etc etc A lot of forums will sell good cars as there owners are enthusiasts I have been looking on eBay, autotrader and adtrader and there have been a few nice ones out there, I do like the red and the white ones. Does the red fade much? White does highlight rust spots tho, alot of the ones I have looked at have had or need some money spent on them on suspension, bushes clutch etc which just highlights the age of the gti's......which is slightly off putting. Anyone know of any MINT ones out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAR PARTS EXPRESS Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 wouldn worry too much about bushes etc as they dont cost the earth and mosta are an easy job...just one of the side effects of todays roads not a design fault of the car...red....hmmm tend to fade to a lovely pink unless polished weekly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdb1985 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I got mines on gumtree for £540 with 2 sets of alloys 8 months mot n 4 months txt. You should give gumtree a bash you need to be patient n keep your eyes open i was looking for a while lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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