Drk_red_Mk5 Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 ok, im looking for a new car an i need to know which one you all think is the nicest.these are the choices:Golf GTi (the mk2 one)Escort Gti Astra sport 2.0Focus 1.8 (3door)Fezzer Rs1800 or Xr2i 1800or any other suggestions within this price rang?
Muzz Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 ok, im looking for a new car an i need to know which one you all think is the nicest.these are the choices:Golf GTi (the mk2 one)Escort Gti Astra sport 2.0Focus 1.8 (3door)Fezzer Rs1800 or Xr2i 1800or any other suggestions within this price rang? Escort GTi is the nicest looking out of them lot, but it depends if your after looks or performance .
Mike C Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 (edited) Golf GTi Mark 2- Looks boxy, dated, square and german, smells of frankfurters, expensive parts etcEscort GTi- A good all-round choice. Get one in a good colour, slam it to the ground, looks amazing, well-stocked. Get a decent exhaust and the Zetec sounds the balls. Reliable as a muthafucka and parts cheap, easy and plentiful. Performance is decent, but won't excite u for too longAstra- Shite. end ofFocus- shite slow, poor quality materials, looks wank, more advanced ride etc than the Escort and reliabilty will be spot on, but not a patch looks-wise and just screams grandmaFiestas- u a girl? My Verdict- Escort GTi Edited November 2, 2005 by Mike C
basskiddanny Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 I think the escort GTi out of those cars? A focus and escort that are in the same price range....surely it will be an old focus and not really a nice one. I think when they did the facelift in i think 2002 the focus became a lot better, so id get one on an 02 plate atleast, assuming im right about when they made the tiny differences (Like rubber on the cup holders etc) personally id rather have an escort GTi out of the ones listed.
foxdie Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 I'd get a 1.8 focus. Faster than the escort GTi (which is basically a standard 1.8 LX/SI with some skirts and half leather interior) handles better, The VW mk2 gti really looks a lil naff these days. The astra is the fastest in your list, but again, dont look to good before the T-reg model. Fezza looks abit chavy, and you wont a good example that hasn't been abused.
Mike C Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 I'd get a 1.8 focus. Faster than the escort GTi no it ain't an Escort GTi is faster than a Focus 2.0 ESP thru most the range
foxdie Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 I'd get a 1.8 focus. Faster than the escort GTi no it ain't an Escort GTi is faster than a Focus 2.0 ESP thru most the range A 1.6 focus is faster than a 1.8 escort... sorry to disapoint
Mike C Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 I'd get a 1.8 focus. Faster than the escort GTi no it ain't an Escort GTi is faster than a Focus 2.0 ESP thru most the range A 1.6 focus is faster than a 1.8 escort... sorry to disapoint I've driven a 1.6 Focus, if anyone in a 1.8 Escort gets beaten by one, they can't drive. simple
Muzz Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 I raced a 1.6 Focus in my 1.6 and he was only ahead by about a bonnet length .
Mike C Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 the Focus 1.6 is quicker than the Escort 1.6, but not by much a 1.8 Escort should p155 all over a 2.0 Focus until about 70/80
basskiddanny Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 Surely the escort is faster than the 1.8 focus, doesnt it weigh a lot less????? Going by fords figures the 1.8 GTi/Si escort is as fast as a 2.0 Focus Obviously not the newest ones as the engines put out more power, but the early ones he is likely looking at....surely the engines are practically the same as the escort engine, and a heavier car? Its easier to say that the 1.8 escort and 1.8 focus are so closely matched, it is going to depend on how they are driven rather than the difference in the cars....surely people can agree on that? Theres not much in it really.
foxdie Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 I'VE GOT VIDEO OF MY MATES 100% STANDARD 1.6 FOCUS DOING A FLAT 17.0 SEC QUARTER MILE. YOU'VE ALL SEEN IT, THERES NOT ONE STANDARD/OR STANDARDISH 1.8 ESCORT ON THIS SITE OR MKVR THAT CAN CLAIM THE SAME TIME. GRRRR. WHEN WILL YOU ALL LEARN STATS PRODUCED BY THE MANUFACTUER ARE ESTIMATES, NOT FACTS. AND WHO CARES ABOUT 0-60 TIMES WHEN YOUR BEATEN OVER THE QUARTER MILE. HE BEAT MY BLACK GTi IN IT, AND MY WHITE ONE, AND IM NO BAD DRIVER.
Mike C Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 Surely the escort is faster than the 1.8 focus, doesnt it weigh a lot less????? Going by fords figures the 1.8 GTi/Si escort is as fast as a 2.0 Focus Obviously not the newest ones as the engines put out more power, but the early ones he is likely looking at....surely the engines are practically the same as the escort engine, and a heavier car? Its easier to say that the 1.8 escort and 1.8 focus are so closely matched, it is going to depend on how they are driven rather than the difference in the cars....surely people can agree on that? Theres not much in it really. Focus 1.8: Weight (lb) 2697 Top speed (mph) 118 0-60 mph (sec) 9.5 Escort 1.8: Weight (lb) 2392 Top speed (mph) 122 0-60 mph (sec) 9.2 close enough, yes, but the Escort IS 100% definitely quicker
K3V HA Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 Bit silly asking a escort forum which one is best out ofthem? Surelyyou know Escort Gti is gonna come out on top! And how did we know that the focus would be called slower! What do frankfurters smell like?
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