whitzy Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I am very keen on getting myself an escort but am unsure of which trim model, id like a 1.8 and cant decide between a gti or si and get the skirts.Main difference id that the si is around £200 cheaper to insure. Many thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Gti has the heritage and name, but that is it and people do find the gti more desirable because of the name. Just get a 1.8 si, I know a guy called dan that's on here selling an amparo blue escort with the body kit just needs the half leather interior and that's it! And selling for £600 it's a bloody bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massivewangers Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Mechanically they're the same, except not all SIs have ABS. Engine is the same though. Just buy an SI and put the skirts on it if the insurance is cheaper, though the always come out the same for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMk6 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 BOOM - - -MY BLACK GTi 3 DOOR, For sale GTi every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Si for me, i prefer the steering wheel and seats (if theyre the wingbacks) The insurance savings in one year alone can be spent on getting the skirts and spats (and have them srayed if needs be) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2k2008 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Si just for insurance savings, as said same car really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitzy Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) Gti has the heritage and name, but that is it and people do find the gti more desirable because of the name. Just get a 1.8 si, I know a guy called dan that's on here selling an amparo blue escort with the body kit just needs the half leather interior and that's it! And selling for £600 it's a bloody bargain! Where does he live, i am in wales and dont want to travel any more than 100 miles. And rob i really like yours and would come see it if its in wales. and thanks everyone for the fast replies, i realy want an escort now to be a proper member of this forum. top class Edited April 5, 2012 by whitzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMk6 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 As said buddy its in Hull atm as I couldnt drive two cars home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwd Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I went for an Si and then put on skirts, spats, front splitter and then full leather interior. The reason why I mention this is because it depends on if you like modifying your car or not. With an Si, there's a lot of scope for adding to the look and style of your car. If I initially bought a GTI however, I probably wouldn't have even bothered changing a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt86 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Someone mentioned GTi has heritage etc... it is the only Ford ever with the GTI badge... I dont think it means a thing. Id take the Si everytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Some Si's have 105ps engines, so not all are the same as the GTI (115ps). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Gti has the heritage and name, but that is it and people do find the gti more desirable because of the name. Just get a 1.8 si, I know a guy called dan that's on here selling an amparo blue escort with the body kit just needs the half leather interior and that's it! And selling for £600 it's a bloody bargain! Where does he live, i am in wales and dont want to travel any more than 100 miles. And rob i really like yours and would come see it if its in wales. and thanks everyone for the fast replies, i realy want an escort now to be a proper member of this forum. top class he is in merseyside! check the for sale threads on here you'll see it plus has white 16 inch alloy wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitzy Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Thanks alot guys for the opinions and thanks rob and sleeman for the suggestions but i have got one today Its R reg and done 90,000 miles, Mot until Feb 2013 and taxed until Aug 2012I give 700 for it from a car lot so i had a warranty with it as well.What sort of deal does everybody think i got?And I was wondering if anybody could tell me what colour it is, possibly paint code?thankshttp://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd381/Jameswhit/Escort%20GTi/IMAG0615.jpg Edited April 6, 2012 by JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 paint code should be under the bonnet, but its amparo blue lol. and looks good matey, but get it up in the air and just inspect all of underneath for rot major rust etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitzy Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 It looks pretty tidy, hardly any bubbling on the rear arches, sills and structural all seams good to, worse part is probly the battery tray but not mot failure.Im happy with it jus a few smalls chips etcmechanically its ok seems a lil crap from cold and the clutch needs a slight adjustment but im happy overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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