Scorpio 2.0i (Ford Granada/Scorpio)

Name: mqueen

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Product:	Ford Granada/Scorpio
Date:	30.11.00 (209 review reads)
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Advantages: Luxury motoring at low cost

Disadvantages: Bigger than a mini?

About 2 months ago I happened to be looking at the trade-ins behind a local garage and came accross a 1990 Scorpio saloon 2.0 auto, in silver. It was a very hansome looking car with black leather interior, every electric extra, superb stereo system, and only 93,000 on the clock.

I'd always loved the Scorpio from when they had first been produced, and now was my chance at owning one. I wanted to be sure that I wasn't buying a dud, so went over it with a fine tooth comb.

I tried every switch, checked all the fluids, ie. brake, pas, engine oil, water, etc, checked for leaks, corrosion, crash damage, tyres, etc. After I was fully satisfied, I asked for the keys to give it a spin up the road.

My wife got in as well and as soon as she got into the comfortable leather seats, saw the cd player and sunroof, she said "You've got to get this car!". "Hold on!" I said,"We need to make sure everything is ok before we fork out!". I've been caught out with duff cars in the past and am in no hurry to repeat the experience!

After giving it some welly up the road, making sure the auto gear change was smooth, the brakes were nice and sharp, and no problems elsewhere, I decided to buy the car. It had 6 months MOT on it and almost full service history so seemed a good buy at the asking price of £750, but to get that cracking bargain, I got the dealer down to £600. My wife and I were well pleased with our purchase of this luxurious cruiser!

I knew time would tell whether there would be any trouble with the car, but up to now there hasn't been. A couple of the interior switches need a tweak, but apart from that, it drives like a dream. The brakes are incredibly sharp, the engine is so quiet, the pas is beautiful, and at gentle 50mph, I've had 38.5mpg out of it(the fuel computer on the dash tells you!)It's only group 12 insurance as well. All my friends are amazed that it only cost £6
00, I am aswell! It's worth more than twice that. It drives so smooth, looks so good, everyone comments on it, and I've even been asked to use it for a wedding in two months time as the bridesmaids car!

If anyone is wondering whether to buy a Scorpio, I would unhesitatingly recommend it, as long as a thorough check is made on it, as you would any car you're considering buying. The prices of second hand cars is dropping rapidly, and big luxurious limos are now very cheap, and I am grateful that they are! Buy one! Buy two!

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