Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Chap come on and knocked on my door yesterday asking if I was selling the Polo.Hes offered me a straight swap for my Polo (as it is) for a 1989 4x4 Sapphire cosworth.Its Burgandy, running over 270bhp and thats about as much as I know about it until he brings it round tonight.This isnt the one obviously, but this is the colour.http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/475983.htmNot sure what to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpo Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 If its as good as it sounds id take take it, though offers too good to be true usually are. A bit of rwd action would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 There's probably a reason for him selling...Checked how much it'll cost to insure yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 There's probably a reason for him selling...Checked how much it'll cost to insure yet?Thats the reason hes selling it, he cant afford to run it.Just about to check with insurance, although Id expect its going to be as bad as the Scooby I looked at last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I bet it's worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orla Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 be very careful of the sierra cosworth once they go wrong they take thousnads to fix, know that from personnal experiencethe 4 wheel drive kills some of the power you would expect to have immediately but stil a great car to drive just make sure the car is running perfectly before you commit to anything cos as i already said once they go wrong the go badly wrongonce my friend got his fixed he sold it on straight away as he wanted nothing more to do with it only to get a phonecall a few weeks after he sold it saying it wasnt running right even after thousands had ben spent on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I bet it's worse!Best is £2711.44 Worst so far is £7481.40 with AIG Direct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Lovely cars but not something I'd want to rely on day to day.Friend of mine had one, needed a rebuild at 80k and although was damn quick (about 270bhp) it ended up costing him a lot more than just the insurance. I love em but I personally wouldn't swap a Polo for one. Insurance group 20 but worth checking as it may not be that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse_GTI Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I love my Polo GTI but gimmie a Cossie over one anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpo Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Would this postpone the lupo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Would this postpone the lupo? Depends how quick I crashed it I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr ColinG Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) You fancy another project Andi.Great car in there day but now its night I wouldnt fancy running it as a daily, fuel bills, repair bills, insurance etc.Fantastic for a weekend toy though. Edited May 19, 2008 by Bluloop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Ive got the C3 as my daily.The insurance quotes were for social use only with only 4000 miles a year. Think I may admit its a silly idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Surely it can't be any less reliable than your Polo? In all honesty though, they are a cool car, but i think they may have had their day as Bluloop said, it might just end up as a money pit, a bottomless one at that. Keep the Polo and concentrate on getting that damn Lupo finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Keep the Polo and concentrate on getting that damn Lupo finished! Neither of those cars work though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Oh well, what the hell, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I too have a mate with a Sapphire 4x4 Cosworth. He wanted to 'live the dream' for ages, bought one last year and is similarly disappointed at the whole experience. It's not been problematic, but not what he'd hoped for. I pretty sure it's for sale at the mo'. I told him he should've stuck with his Caddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orla Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 i think a cossie is one of those cars you want to own once but after that you cant be bothered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 i wouldn't for that insurance bil and tht sorta money you could have something alot more reliable and faster i'd say mr2 turbo all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 i'd say mr2 turbo all the wayUnfortunataly I dont have breasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 lol good answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Cossies are cossies. Thats about all I can say really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzzzzz... Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Cossies are cossies. Thats about all I can say really have to agree with this man here, cossies are known for speed and power...I'd have one over a polo anyday They are awesome machines and we've(my uncle) have never had problems with the sierra cosworths we've had(x3)go for it you wont be dissapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orla Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 have to agree with this man here, cossies are known for speed and power...I'd have one over a polo anyday They are awesome machines and we've(my uncle) have never had problems with the sierra cosworths we've had(x3)go for it you wont be dissapointednot worth the risk in my opinion been there done that and never to be done again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzzzzz... Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 not worth the risk in my opinion been there done that and never to be done againwhen the polo would probably break down more time than the cosworth?i think it is tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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