I must be strong.

[rob112]

I like my saab 9-5 estate but have a hankering for either a Ford granada scorpio as my dad had these when I was a kid. Or a hyundai sonata/xg30. But I must be sensible as funds are not great and I need a reliable car.

[dikkehemaworst]

Thanks for sharing ! 😀

[coyote]

reliable?

buy a volvo.

[rblote]

Reliable?

Buy a Corolla.

[slackerTHEpinstriper]

When did RR turn into an agony aunt forum???

[Marc]

I'd imagine a well bought and carefully selected Granada Scorpio or Sonata/XG30 would be a very reliable and capable daily driver?

[Del]

Used my Granada as a daily for three years.

[arsonist]

I once snapped a pair of metal nut crackers while attempting to access the delicious almond inside. I also must be strong.

[Indie]

My Ex texted me over the weekend – She’s sorry about how things finished and wants to come over for a chat ……. I too, must be strong.

[stefan1971]

The force is strong with this one.

[colnerov]

These are not the droids you're looking for.

[MkX]

I'm not really sure what this post is all about but, Yes, Scorpio can be a lot of car for not a lot of money.

It's a Ford so it'll rot and break down a lot more readily than its Japanese or German contemporaries.
It will have already done most of its depreciating.
The Ford diesel unit used in the Scorpio wasn't too good so I'd stick to the petrol cars.
Try to find the Cosworth Ultima 2.9 litre, I'm guessing you'd prefer an estate as you're currently driving a Saab estate, load space is very good.

This is a 2.3 litre on ebay currently;
Ultima estate;



They're big comfortable old barges with a reasonable turn of speed. They will be well appointed with a lot of luxury extras. The running costs are likely to be well above average. In 20 years time these will be thin on the ground and sought after.

[fad]

I once lifted something REALLY heavy. I must be strong.

I frequently get asked to help with moving heavy items. I must be strong.

[Rob M]

I believe Rich of this forum had or still has a lovely XG modified with a capital subtle.
They were very expensive when new, didnt sell at all and whats left are dirt cheap, comparatively.
The Sonata is a capable car ( its twin IIRC is the Kia Magentis ) and are no less reliable than Japanese tin of the era.
Id, personally, go for the Korean cars, be a bit different.

[Adambt]

[fad]

Feb 27, 2017 16:15:52 GMT Adambt said:

Must be. Square and red, init.

[Rich]

Feb 27, 2017 15:59:43 GMT Rob M said:

I believe Rich of this forum had or still has a lovely XG modified with a capital subtle.
They were very expensive when new, didnt sell at all and whats left are dirt cheap, comparatively.
The Sonata is a capable car ( its twin IIRC is the Kia Magentis ) and are no less reliable than Japanese tin of the era.
Id, personally, go for the Korean cars, be a bit different.

Had. Sold it a year ago. Already told the OP I believe what a brilliant bargain basement, under-rated luxury Asian motor. I won't bore you all again

[stefan1971]

Feb 27, 2017 15:55:36 GMT fad said:

I once lifted something REALLY heavy. I must be strong.

I frequently get asked to help with moving heavy items. I must be strong.

You sound strong, you must be strong.

[fad]

Whoever attached an anchor to this thread must be strong.

[fad]

We must work together and be strong to keep this thread alive.