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carlos, North East
XR4 HATCHBACK (1983 - 1993)
2.9i V6 XR4x4 5dr
PROS: Fantastic in snow. Fast. Comfy. Lovely drive. Roomy....
CONS: Fuel consumption. Insurance premiums & The Mrs kept pinching it!... more

lgarner, East Anglia
COSWORTH HATCHBACK (1986 - 1987)
RS Cosworth 3dr
PROS: looks and speed!...
CONS: Doesn't have the modern extras :-(... more

stuq, South East
SAPPHIRE SALOON (1987 - 1993)
2.0i Ghia 4dr
PROS: Comfortable to drive, loads of extras...
CONS: rear wheel drive no good in icy conditions... more

 
HATCHBACK (1982 - 1993)
1.6 LX 5dr
PROS: It is a Ford. The best....
CONS: Getting long in the tooth.... more

 
SAPPHIRE SALOON (1987 - 1993)
1.8 GL 4dr
PROS: MANY GOOD CHEAP MOTORS TO BE HAD....
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SAPPHIRE SALOON (1987 - 1993)
1.8 LX 4dr
PROS: comfortable car to drive, plenty of room, great for the family, good reliability...
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SAPPHIRE SALOON (1987 - 1993)
2.0i Ghia 4dr Auto
PROS: this car was built way before its time , with discs allround abs on all...
CONS: old type pinto engine a bit heavy on fuel... more

 
HATCHBACK (1982 - 1993)
2.0i GLS 5dr
PROS: Rear wheel drive, very reliable with cheap replacement parts...
CONS: gettin rather old... more

 
HATCHBACK (1982 - 1993)
2.0i GLX 5dr Auto
 
CONS: Suspention wallows... more

 
HATCHBACK (1982 - 1993)
1.8 LX 5dr
PROS: cheap, cost 350 quid,in very good condition,cheap parts easy to work on,old style car cheap...
CONS: looks cheap,drives cheap,not economical,begining to age.Handles jelly if pushed,very soft.0 to 60, long enough to... more

 
XR4 HATCHBACK (1983 - 1993)
2.9i V6 XR4x4 5dr
PROS: Good engine and four wheel drive make it fun to drive all the time, while...
CONS: It's getting old now so saftey only comes in the form of seatbelts & brakes. The... more

 
HATCHBACK (1982 - 1993)
1.8 GLX 5dr
PROS: Fast, RWD. Big....
CONS: Uneconomical Looks and feels old.... more

 
COSWORTH HATCHBACK (1986 - 1987)
RS Cosworth 3dr
PROS: non depreciation car spares readily available highly sought after classic...
CONS: lack of modern luxuries usually fitted to this spec of car of today as its... more

 
COSWORTH HATCHBACK (1986 - 1987)
RS Cosworth 3dr
PROS: Fast...
CONS: Not best everyday car... more

 
COSWORTH HATCHBACK (1986 - 1987)
RS Cosworth 3dr
PROS: fast classic looks rare fun thrilling turn heads ...
CONS: insurance cost running cost petrol cost theft worries repair cost parts avalebility... more