vikingwhite Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I would like the advice on my garage find.I have just acquired a Fiesta 1.8 XR2i 1992 mk3.Registered 01/08/1992 The car has not been used and kept in a garage for 20 years it has only 3300 miles.I have all the documents and have not put the v5 in my name yet so that means only 1 owner.The car is in near perfect condition but does have its problems which is,a very small 5p size dent on rear wing, a mouse has got into it and has eaten a 5cm by 5cm hole in the roof lining.(mouse now gone). The engine turns over but no start,possible bad fuel or the Ford alarm/immobiliser cutting in,(not looked into this yet).The brakes are obviously seized.My question to you all is should i sell as is with faults and dust or repair to A1. Please don't offer me silly money for it as i know roughly how much it is worth,I am a mechanic so i will and can do the work,i just want advise from you all as FORDs are just not my thing. Looking forward to many replies.Thanks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard150 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I would do it up as you are a mechanic and sale it could be worth good money or use it as a show car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus607 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 My sister had one of those when they first came out, did'nt think they had an Imobiliser fitted ? Nice find BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It's a mk3 so it's not worth a huge amount tbh, I bought a mk3 Ghia spec many moons ago with just 47,000 genuine miles on the clock - for £100 But it is nice to hear about an unmolested mk3 all the same Edit: gus you're right they didn't have an immobiliser, mine had an aftermarket key fob one though Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingwhite Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 It has a ford alarm fitted which looks like the old scorpion system so i assume it has a immobiliser built in.Not looked into it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 How much do you want to sell it for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I would fix it up personally, got any photos? Sent from my Gen 1 WAP phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Repair and restore it be worth a mint with that mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingwhite Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Only have one picture This is from my phone so hopefully you can see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Looks good, apart from roof lining, is it just a case of recommissioning it back to road legal? I would do that if that is the case, you will make a good few quid. I would lose that graphic off the side too personally. Sent from my Gen 1 WAP phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingwhite Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 I know what you mean about the graphics,very boy racer,but if that goes,apart from possible damage (imprint into paint)will it effect the originality of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Let's got less millage than my six month old car haha! Looks mint all the same and as your a mechanic fix it up, have bit of fun and make some money. Once you have realised this is the best route please keep us posted on the works carried out and finished images! You never know Fords may just become your thing :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 They don't look original I have never seen one like it before with those graphics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I know what you mean about the graphics,very boy racer,but if that goes,apart from possible damage (imprint into paint)will it effect the originality of the car. If your planning on selling it later on and its not for personal enjoyment leave their and let the future buyer make the decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy45 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Comparing it to some photos on the web the wheels don't look original and it should have blue coloured stripe running round the door/bodyside styling strip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Comparing it to some photos on the web the wheels don't look original and it should have blue coloured stripe running round the door/bodyside styling strip? Yeh I was going to say wheels don't look original, my Ghia had xr2i alloys like these on http://www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/gallery/xr2i-modswheels.jpg Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy45 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I remember when these first came out - Ford were offering free insurance even to teenage drivers, with inevitable results in several cases I knew of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingwhite Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 I know what you mean about the wheels,i have the original broacher with the paper work and in that they are different and the trim is blue but faded out.The people i got the car from are in their 60s now so when they bought the car in their 40s i dont think they would have ordered it with graphs and different wheels so all i can think of is was a dealer special to sell,if you know what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 They aren't the standard wheels it's a car worth sorting and putting back to standard factory finishes as that makes it worth top dollar as modified like eg escort cosworth devalues it one sold recently for over £50,000 completely standard 800 miles on the clock and modified ones are thrashed and higher mileage hence being worth less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 They did indeed have a blue trim on the bodywork it was a distinction of it being 16v if I'm right by memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 £50,000? Okaaaay... I wouldn't give £50 for it, as let's look at the facts It doesn't work It doesn't have original graphics It doesn't work It doesn't have original alloys It doesn't work It's got rodent damage It doesn't work Shall I go on? Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Escort cosworth £50,000 re-read my post pointing out that standard fast ford's are worth more than modified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 You're comparing it to a £50,000 car, it's not end of really Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 £50,000? Okaaaay... I wouldn't give £50 for it, as let's look at the factsIt doesn't work It doesn't have original graphics It doesn't work It doesn't have original alloys It doesn't work It's got rodent damage It doesn't work Shall I go on? Not the fez worth £50,000 £50,000? Okaaaay... I wouldn't give £50 for it, as let's look at the factsIt doesn't work It doesn't have original graphics It doesn't work It doesn't have original alloys It doesn't work It's got rodent damage It doesn't work Shall I go on? Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Not comparing it used as an example You're comparing it to a £50,000 car, it's not end of really Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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