Mourning the loss of the Sierra Estate
Discussion
Not an estate, but I looked at a XR4i once and really, really wanted it. Took it out for a test drive, got back and found the indicator had fell out. I took this as a sign of things to come so walked away.
I did like the Sierra. I have owed two and one being a company car. I loved my 2.3L full race one that come out of a crashed cortina.
There is one that is still floating around the town at the moment.
Talking about cars that have gone. I really wanted another 827 fastback. They have all gone as well.
I did like the Sierra. I have owed two and one being a company car. I loved my 2.3L full race one that come out of a crashed cortina.
There is one that is still floating around the town at the moment.
Talking about cars that have gone. I really wanted another 827 fastback. They have all gone as well.
My grand fathers last car was a flat red mk2 Sierra estate. Loved that car. Flipping massive with the seats folded down too.
I was 12 when he died, and my grandmother sold the car for £50 from what I remember.
This would have been around 1996 so the car wouldn't have been that old either but from memory it was pretty rotten
I was 12 when he died, and my grandmother sold the car for £50 from what I remember.
This would have been around 1996 so the car wouldn't have been that old either but from memory it was pretty rotten
Must say that the Mk3 Mondeo appears to be the do all, carry all, get anywhere car of the moment.
£5K buys you the best low mileage example and it is invisible. For those of us who value our privacy, the car makes you unnoticeable. After years of driving lots of flash motors, it's great to disappear.
Less than a grand will get you useable example.
£5K buys you the best low mileage example and it is invisible. For those of us who value our privacy, the car makes you unnoticeable. After years of driving lots of flash motors, it's great to disappear.
Less than a grand will get you useable example.
Morningside said:
Not an estate, but I looked at a XR4i once and really, really wanted it. Took it out for a test drive, got back and found the indicator had fell out. I took this as a sign of things to come so walked away.
I did like the Sierra. I have owed two and one being a company car. I loved my 2.3L full race one that come out of a crashed cortina.
There is one that is still floating around the town at the moment.
Talking about cars that have gone. I really wanted another 827 fastback. They have all gone as well.
Will this do, live out your Partridge fantasies ?I did like the Sierra. I have owed two and one being a company car. I loved my 2.3L full race one that come out of a crashed cortina.
There is one that is still floating around the town at the moment.
Talking about cars that have gone. I really wanted another 827 fastback. They have all gone as well.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-827-2-7-auto-Sterl...
J4CKO said:
Morningside said:
Not an estate, but I looked at a XR4i once and really, really wanted it. Took it out for a test drive, got back and found the indicator had fell out. I took this as a sign of things to come so walked away.
I did like the Sierra. I have owed two and one being a company car. I loved my 2.3L full race one that come out of a crashed cortina.
There is one that is still floating around the town at the moment.
Talking about cars that have gone. I really wanted another 827 fastback. They have all gone as well.
Will this do, live out your Partridge fantasies ?I did like the Sierra. I have owed two and one being a company car. I loved my 2.3L full race one that come out of a crashed cortina.
There is one that is still floating around the town at the moment.
Talking about cars that have gone. I really wanted another 827 fastback. They have all gone as well.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-827-2-7-auto-Sterl...
My first (legal) car was a Polaris Gray Sapphire with the horrible 1.8 CVH engine. Lasted 3 days until the head warped. Fitted a 2.1 Pinto on 45s and collected many penalty points lol.
The problem with Sierras is that a lot of young fellas have realised that they're RWD and cheap to insure. So many cars have been destroyed here by people who haven't a clue. Makes me a little bit sick.
The problem with Sierras is that a lot of young fellas have realised that they're RWD and cheap to insure. So many cars have been destroyed here by people who haven't a clue. Makes me a little bit sick.
V8RX7 said:
OllieC said:
V8RX7 said:
I wouldn't worry.
Buy a 328 Touring - better in every way and good ones are still available below £1k
unless you want to carry stuff in the back I suppose.Buy a 328 Touring - better in every way and good ones are still available below £1k
or a Transit
No axe to grind over Sierras or 3 series mind
but an estate should be practical, I'm not a fan of 'lifestyle' estates for the sake of it.Edited by OllieC on Monday 25th November 20:52
I knew there was a thread on a similar theme a while back...
Ah! Here it is:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=102...
Ah! Here it is:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=102...
Biker's Nemesis said:
OP starts a thread mourning the loss of Sierra's. People immediately start saying you should buy an X Y or Z type car.
Come......................on. Are people really that thick?
Yes - some of them bought a Sierra !Come......................on. Are people really that thick?
Worse some are concerned that you can't buy them any more.
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