RS2000 - will these be worth anything, or are they any good?

[Station]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-FORD-ESCORT- ... 240%3A1318

 

I'd never own a modern Ford, I think they're shite and have driven a few, but I like these, and some are 4x4. I think they look like subtle versions of the Escort Cosworth. They seem to be selling for pennies as well. I'm sure these will fetch a bit in decade or so?

Those flared arches on the back are really nice as well.

[Pete-M]

The early Mk5 RS2000 is a great car, the later one with the normal bonnet and flared sideskirts is a lot more average.I loved my Mk5 RS2000, but all the later ones I drove weren't very impressive at all.

[Guest Tony Hayers]

The early Mk5 RS2000 is a great car, the later one with the normal bonnet and flared sideskirts is a lot more average.I loved my Mk5 RS2000, but all the later ones I drove weren't very impressive at all.

Are they really that good? Ive spotted a J plate one in nimbus grey in a Arthur Daley type dealer down here (south wales), its stuck at the back of the lot with 4 flat tyres, covered in moss and needing a bit of bodywork (rear arches filler cap & sills)I have been tempted and on more than one occasion

[Mr Lobster]

I would imagine they'll end up with a certain amount of value in a few years, same as older Escorts have now.I wouldn't say ALL newer Fords are bad though - the Mk1 Focus is quite a nice thing, handles well, reliable, quick and all that...

[pogweasel]

Probably be worth a few quid in the future, especially the 4x4's - apparently of the 499 made only 150 remain.

 

Of course, I reckon you'd do much better buying this one:

[Station]

I really hate that shape Escort, and the interior is just really flat, but I really want one of those 4x4s.

[Timewaster]

I'm sure that given time, ANY mildly sporty Ford will inherit its fair share of "Old school" tax.I've absolutely no idea why, but they do!(Although I'm quite glad personally, if I manage to keep the rust at bay I could sell my Sierra in another 10 years or so and retire! )Have you noticed the enormous disparity between Vauxhall Shovette prices (a few hundred quid) and OMG RWD Escort prices (£££££££££££)?I would argue that the Shovette was a better car in many ways but just hasn't caught peoples attention or (lack of) imagination.