m787srj Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 hi all, got a second escort which i picked up on the weekend. need attention to both rear arches and there is lots of dents around the car. the car is a rs2000 4x4 mk5b. does anyone know how many were made in a mk5b. as i'm thinking do i restore to as near standard as possible or do i play with it a bit and put a mk5 rear end on it and mk5 rs2000 bonnet and grille??? http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/m787srj/KGrHqZhE6ZZ59PJ-BOsZf1mSLQ60_3.jpg http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/m787srj/KGrHqQOKjIE6TUsgoBOsZgVvQ60_3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo2000 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 hi all, got a second escort which i picked up on the weekend. need attention to both rear arches and there is lots of dents around the car. the car is a rs2000 4x4 mk5b. does anyone know how many were made in a mk5b. as i'm thinking do i restore to as near standard as possible or do i play with it a bit and put a mk5 rear end on it and mk5 rs2000 bonnet and grille??? http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/m787srj/KGrHqZhE6ZZ59PJ-BOsZf1mSLQ60_3.jpg http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/m787srj/KGrHqQOKjIE6TUsgoBOsZgVvQ60_3.jpgI'm not sure on the exact number, I don't think there are that many around though. If I was you I would keep it 100% standard (or as standard as you can). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m787srj Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 you think they will be worth hanging on too. as an investment ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yule Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 What sort of mileage has it done? if it's low-ish then i'd imagine it may appreciate a little in years to come but not gonna be worth rs1600i money. How does she handle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 IMO, do whatever you want to it, you can always take it off again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Keep it standard, the 4x4 versions mint go for decent money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaweV6 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm not sure on the exact number, I don't think there are that many around though. There was 500 RHD 4x4s and I think late Mk5bs from '94 accounted for 100 out of that. IMO, do whatever you want to it, you can always take it off again. Errr, how do you exactly "take off" Mk5 rear end ? or do i play with it a bit Well, how's the transfer box ? Mileage ? History ? need attention to both rear arches Surely this list will be a LOT longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 As said mk5b RS2000s are incredibly rare so it would be an idea to preserve it, im just not sure how many people care for them to want to buy one over something else for the same money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScORTED Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 about 500 for road use, they aren't that rare tbh nor will they ever be worth a fortune, do what you want with it imo, however if you chav it up you will reduce its resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RO55 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) My Fav escort there. In my Fav colour as well. Only 500 and the majority are beer cans. Only classed as rare if them nob gobblins at the RSOC say they are. Mmmmm matching hoodies anyone? Its gonna be hard to put it to pure perfect concours. Worr youngin (ModGod) could do it but I couldn't. Anyways. Good luck with it. I know I would point it out to the bored bird if i passed it. Edited March 23, 2012 by RO55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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