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Which engine? There are Zetec SE options (great engine in 1.25, 1.4 and 1.6 guise in the facelifted model), a couple of diesel options with a NA and TD (tough, a bit agricultural but economical and good enough) and some Endura-E pushrod 1.3 ones about.
You’ve identified rust. That’s the killer. Otherwise, most things are good. Gearboxes are sweet and strong. Brakes can be easily upgraded but are adequate. No model is ‘quick’ but handling is good. Electrics are sparse but reliable in general. Original suspension bushes will be worn but replacement is straightforward and cheap.
You’ve identified rust. That’s the killer. Otherwise, most things are good. Gearboxes are sweet and strong. Brakes can be easily upgraded but are adequate. No model is ‘quick’ but handling is good. Electrics are sparse but reliable in general. Original suspension bushes will be worn but replacement is straightforward and cheap.
bangerhoarder said:
Which engine? There are Zetec SE options (great engine in 1.25, 1.4 and 1.6 guise in the facelifted model), a couple of diesel options with a NA and TD (tough, a bit agricultural but economical and good enough) and some Endura-E pushrod 1.3 ones about.
You’ve identified rust. That’s the killer. Otherwise, most things are good. Gearboxes are sweet and strong. Brakes can be easily upgraded but are adequate. No model is ‘quick’ but handling is good. Electrics are sparse but reliable in general. Original suspension bushes will be worn but replacement is straightforward and cheap.
Cheers, 1.25 petrol I thinkYou’ve identified rust. That’s the killer. Otherwise, most things are good. Gearboxes are sweet and strong. Brakes can be easily upgraded but are adequate. No model is ‘quick’ but handling is good. Electrics are sparse but reliable in general. Original suspension bushes will be worn but replacement is straightforward and cheap.
Great engine. Revvy, fairly frugal, tough. Cambelt change isn’t hard. Oil quality and regular servicing are important. They can leak from the cam cover. Not huge power as you’d expect, but they like to be thrashed.
Cannot over state how important corrosion is on these. They rot around the the sills, rear suspension mounts, rear arches, etc. Underbody protection was limited. The rear arches dissolve - even if it looks okay, expect there to be holes right through. Skill with a welder will revive it.
Cannot over state how important corrosion is on these. They rot around the the sills, rear suspension mounts, rear arches, etc. Underbody protection was limited. The rear arches dissolve - even if it looks okay, expect there to be holes right through. Skill with a welder will revive it.
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