Original Poster. St John Smythe. Posting Rules. Search My Stuff What's New 3 12 24 Escort RS Turbo S2. I am looking at ones between 3K and 4K. I have researched over the internet, spoke to a few people that know a bit about them but all I can seem to dig up is generally the BHP figures, what Mods can be done and what to look out for when buying them so that you don't get a lemon.
If I find one that has been well looked after what kind realistic reliability will I get? Research on the internet varies wildly from 15mpg all the way up to 45mpg, obv it depends on what mods its running etc as most are modified, but what would the average MPG be or even the standard MPG. Also, just in case my research has missed anything out, what are any big things to look out for, I know the general stuff like rust by the front lights, battery tray, the seals and arches, blue smoke etc etc.
I was also thinking about banging it straight on ramps to wax Oil it, is this recommended or is there anything else that is good which I could give a try? This will be my first time owning a legend of a car and I want to keep it in top notch condition. With no expense spared as this will pretty much be the first car I have wanted rather than having as the financial situation has dictated it.
Edited by ymwoods on Tuesday 10th November I am a great lover of the Rs turbo and have owned a couple. If your doing that sort of mileage you should look at owning a spare car to get to work in. The main problem is rust get one that is not rusty anything else can be fixed. Mileage wise my 2. As a rule they are a old car now so expect to break down its all part of the ownership experiance Power wise the standard car is woefully underpowered with bhp but as long as the engine is strong a cam, chip actuator and exhaust should see around bhp and a car thats lot of fun to drive.
Be warned its a slippery slope and most owners want just a little more power. Thanks for the info! I have been looking at buying one with pretty much no rust top end of my budget of 4k and with either a recently re-built engine or one that is very nice mileage for the age.
