Ford Sierra

Lordy · 3rd September 2015, 21:08

How are you doing folks, sorry if its not a MG Rover related topic as the hybrid drives like a dream.................... well for the moment at least.

Been looking out for other project car to buy, Have my sights set on a Ford Probe, but after looking at a few Sierr'a today I'm tempted very tempted.
Has anyone owned one in the past and what were they like to drive.

What engines did they have. ?

Wanted to go for a Carb based one or the later fuel injection model.

trikey · 3rd September 2015, 21:16

Yep, had a few, they make good trikes

Go for the pinto engine, or the twin cam, the cvh engines were a bit 'soft'

FLYER · 3rd September 2015, 21:16

Haven't seen a sierra for many years .

I remember the 2.8 was very nippy ..

I imagine 99 per cent of them are fridges and microwaves now .

MrDoodles · 3rd September 2015, 21:17

Where's Ronnie when you need him?

Rick-sta · 3rd September 2015, 21:30

I see the odd sierra and granada about every now and again. I remember back when i used to walk to school an elderly chap had an old B reg one and it looked like it was fresh out of the factory. Used to be out cleaning it everyday.

I wouldn't mind a XR4i or a Cosworth one day, or maybe a capri, still think they're fantastic looking cars. My grandad had a E reg 2.0 injection which was apparently very quick back when they bought it.

FLYER · 3rd September 2015, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Where's Ronnie when you need him?

Lurking no doubt ....

Lordy · 3rd September 2015, 21:44

Eifion a good friend of mine in the local buys and collects restores and sometimes sell's them on.

I've had a look at the 2.0L Diesel engine he had, very nice car looks great but pulling power not that much grunt, Our diesels could eat it for breakfast.

Would like one as a project and work on it, Plus some of the parts from the Ford Granada, Cortina, Capri will fit which was handy as if parts get harder to find I've got a choice of three cars.

Would love a Capri more then anything, its one of my dreams classic cars, my dad had the 2.8 and the 3.0L which both were pretty nippy but handles like boats.

I'd like a classic ford to restore and tune up,

Its my passion and always have been a Ford fan, but at the same time the passion for MG Rover is pretty strong too.

Not going to rush till I find a good one, good things come to those who wait as they say.

Phil · 3rd September 2015, 21:58

I remember as a kid we had three brand new. A D reg, an F reg and a J reg turbo diesel.

I remember a garage I worked at had a twin cam sierra loan car. Lovely to drive and look at.

If it is your passion, why not! I have a Morris Marina and I love that to bits!!

Have you thought about an Escort? I remember my Mum having a Y reg MK3 special edition "tiger" as a kid after she had a car accident in an A reg Subaru. At the same time we had a Sierra and I remember my mum telling me the police saying if she had been in the Sierra she may not be here today.
The Subaru hit a Lorry parked on a bend. The Subaru cracked the lorry's chassis.

wooly12345 · 3rd September 2015, 22:01

This was pretty an impressive Sierra Cosworth! It was shown at the Manchester classic car show!

RayH · 3rd September 2015, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Where's Ronnie when you need him?

Polishing his bits probably

3rd September 2015, 21:08	#1
Lordy This is my second home Ford Probe GT. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Caenarfron Posts: 7,897 Thanks: 3,533 Thanked 2,516 Times in 1,481 Posts	Ford Sierra How are you doing folks, sorry if its not a MG Rover related topic as the hybrid drives like a dream.................... well for the moment at least. Been looking out for other project car to buy, Have my sights set on a Ford Probe, but after looking at a few Sierr'a today I'm tempted very tempted. Has anyone owned one in the past and what were they like to drive. What engines did they have. ? Wanted to go for a Carb based one or the later fuel injection model.

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Yep, had a few, they make good trikes Go for the pinto engine, or the twin cam, the cvh engines were a bit 'soft' __________________ Lest we forget..

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Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	I see the odd sierra and granada about every now and again. I remember back when i used to walk to school an elderly chap had an old B reg one and it looked like it was fresh out of the factory. Used to be out cleaning it everyday. I wouldn't mind a XR4i or a Cosworth one day, or maybe a capri, still think they're fantastic looking cars. My grandad had a E reg 2.0 injection which was apparently very quick back when they bought it. __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

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Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	I remember as a kid we had three brand new. A D reg, an F reg and a J reg turbo diesel. I remember a garage I worked at had a twin cam sierra loan car. Lovely to drive and look at. If it is your passion, why not! I have a Morris Marina and I love that to bits!! Have you thought about an Escort? I remember my Mum having a Y reg MK3 special edition "tiger" as a kid after she had a car accident in an A reg Subaru. At the same time we had a Sierra and I remember my mum telling me the police saying if she had been in the Sierra she may not be here today. The Subaru hit a Lorry parked on a bend. The Subaru cracked the lorry's chassis. __________________

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FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	Haven't seen a sierra for many years . I remember the 2.8 was very nippy .. I imagine 99 per cent of them are fridges and microwaves now .

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MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Where's Ronnie when you need him?

3rd September 2015, 21:44	#7
Lordy This is my second home Ford Probe GT. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Caenarfron Posts: 7,897 Thanks: 3,533 Thanked 2,516 Times in 1,481 Posts	Eifion a good friend of mine in the local buys and collects restores and sometimes sell's them on. I've had a look at the 2.0L Diesel engine he had, very nice car looks great but pulling power not that much grunt, Our diesels could eat it for breakfast. Would like one as a project and work on it, Plus some of the parts from the Ford Granada, Cortina, Capri will fit which was handy as if parts get harder to find I've got a choice of three cars. Would love a Capri more then anything, its one of my dreams classic cars, my dad had the 2.8 and the 3.0L which both were pretty nippy but handles like boats. I'd like a classic ford to restore and tune up, Its my passion and always have been a Ford fan, but at the same time the passion for MG Rover is pretty strong too. Not going to rush till I find a good one, good things come to those who wait as they say.

3rd September 2015, 22:01	#9
wooly12345 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 610 Thanks: 98 Thanked 121 Times in 98 Posts	This was pretty an impressive Sierra Cosworth! It was shown at the Manchester classic car show!