krayg Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 hi all, I'm going to look at a 1997 Escort 1.8i LX 5DR tonight, want to know what u guys think of the price etc. Here's the details.. Manual, 83,000 miles, Grey Blue. New MOT. 3 months tax. Alarm & Immobilizer. Power Steering. Elec Windows. Aircon. Sunroof. Factory fitted CD Stereo/Radio. Grey cloth interior. Genuine reason for sale. Winchester. £799. ono http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2515492871_3816844720_o_d.jpg Is this a good price for a car with these miles etc? I spoke to the guy earlier and he said it has 11 months MOT, taxed til august and runs well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykez69 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 well i paid 700 for mine, 5 door, r reg, 88k on milage, 12 months mot 1 month tax so price is about right IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pukkadeal Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 its all down to history and overall condition really but that figure is above average unless its mint and a rust free example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krayg Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 its all down to history and overall condition really but that figure is above average unless its mint and a rust free example I paid £700 for my last escort so I will try and drive the price down a bit, does £700 sound about right? Are there any particular trouble area's I should be looking at when buying an escort? Anything in particular I should check? Any other advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 look for rust everywhere especially the arches, Also make sure it drives straight with no spearing off when lifting off and on the accelerator. General wear and tear service history cam belts etc..... Also HPI check. Make sure it idles ok and there's no cold start issues. Finally when negotiating prices give him a figure a bit lower than you wanna pay and then go up if he doesn't accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pukkadeal Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) its all down to history and overall condition really but that figure is above average unless its mint and a rust free example I paid £700 for my last escort so I will try and drive the price down a bit, does £700 sound about right? Are there any particular trouble area's I should be looking at when buying an escort? Anything in particular I should check? Any other advice? apart from the usual which is wheel arch rust and on bottom of the doors and tailgate ,also lift up the boot carpet and look for water getting in the boot ,cambelt history is a must or you will need to get it done asap if you buy it ,and test drive it trying out brakes and clutch.all the normal stuff really ,but if its ok on all the above points then £700 is average and ok, if cambelt or clutch need doing you will need to get another £200 knocked off for each Edited May 23, 2008 by 1pukkadeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2k2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 i personally wouldnt pay any more then £650 for it mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finessescort Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) a trick i learnt from a mate.... hold your foot against the exhaust, if the revs dont change its blowing knocks a little more off. Edited May 23, 2008 by finessescort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 chassis rails!!! and battery tray i been caught out with these two little Shite spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 its well specced...maybe knock him down a bit as u can pick focuses up for under a grand these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppje Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Me and chrisje have both picked up 3dr escorts in recent weeks for around that price, but with some mods already on there such as wheels, exhaust and air filter and slightly higher mileage. Price sounds OK, but you can probably find cheaper if you wait long enough and are willing to travel.... But yeah, don't expect a lot of car for anything under a grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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