steve austin Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Been offered a Mitsubishi Starion turbo in swap for my xr3i, starion has no docs and needs paint and mot, xr3i is better condition but a turbo starion?????? Answers on a postcard please oh persons of knowledge!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Starion has the potential for widespread rust and bits may be hard to get hold of. I'd check how good those repairs on the arches really are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 You need to check out the condition of the Starion thoroughly, because as it stands I would imagine the XR3i is worth more than it. Saying that, the Mitsubishi is alot rarer and could actually be quite a good one... but from both those pictures, I would stick with the Escort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 How far off an MoT is it?And if he says it'll sail through, see if he'll swap your XR3i and £40 for an MoT'ed Starion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I would swap, but I don't like Mk4 Escorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Your numberplate looks like FAT SLAG to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 No, the Escort looks much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owain-328i Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 No chance, hang on to the escort a few years if you can, the sporty Ford 'scene' tax will have really kicked in by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 No, the Escort looks much nicer. x2 Exactly, I really like your Escort, but when i see your Starion all i can see is a money pit, Stick with the 'Scort, you know it makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin 900 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Nope.I'd keep the Escort - those wheeltrims are ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leonard Hatred Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 And shouldn't a turbo Starion have wider arches? I think all Starions are turbocharged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Nope, I'd keep the Escort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 No MOT, No documents?Offer him £150 and keep the 'scort. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'd keep the Escort and put a set of factory-spec alloy wheels on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexg Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'd swop. But then I've done shit loads of stupid things in my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Going by the pics: NFL! Unless of course you know something about the Scrote that we don't, like major work is overdue or some such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'd swap in a heartbeat.Put the Starion on ebay.ie 'LSD RWD TURBO BEJAYSUS NOW IT'S FECKIN GR8 4 DER DRIFTIN SO IT IS TO BE SURE' and watch as the turfcutters bid it up enough to buy 10 XR3s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Are they the genuine placca trims that were available on some XR3s  If so, then why on earth would you contemplate swapping it for anything. at all..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 The Escort looks in much better condition than the Starion from the pictures. It might just be the photo but is the rust coming back on the rear of the sill on the Starion? I'd definitely keep the Escort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Keep the Escort. After all, they named a porn mag after it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 they named a porn mag after it. Â Can't think of a better reason than that! Keep the escort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 The wheel trims are indeed genuine items, god knows how many were replaced by some sort of awful tri spoked alloy over the years though! Where's Station? Wouldn't he be the best person to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Keep the 'scort, keep the placca trims on it and enjoy it. A ropey looking Starion with no docs could well be a whole new world of pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Keep the Escort. After all, they named a porn mag after it.Yes of course, good point, case closed.Although, imagine how a gentlemans publication called 'Starion' might present, I fancy it would carry promotional freebies such as Jap schoolgirls worn undercrackers with skidmarks, anything of interest heavily pixelated, and it would carry the odd plumper / midget / ladyboy spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Keep the Escort. After all, they named a porn mag after it.Yes of course, good point, case closed.Although, imagine how a gentlemans publication called 'Starion' might present, I fancy it would carry promotional freebies such as Jap schoolgirls worn undercrackers with skidmarks, anything of interest heavily pixelated, and it would carry the odd plumper / midget / ladyboy spread.  and groping on public transport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve austin Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Ok, the votes are in, looks like the Escort is staying...........for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Is it your daily? If so then keep the escort. If not and you want a project starions are touch mechanically but go over the bodywork carefully. If it were my choice and it wasn't my daily I would swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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