Ford Scorpio Saloon 2.9 24V Ultima 4d Auto (LT) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Fully loaded, spacious, leather interior, all for £1500 at 6 years old and 100,000 miles, great value.
Costs
Genuine Ford parts are expensive (£300+ for a radiator) used parts readily available and fairly cheap if like me you do your own repairs. Couldn't afford to run it otherwise.
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On the road
Driving
Great for motorway driving, could drive it for hours on end.
Performance
207bhp from the 24v Cosworth engine, but its a big heavy car with all the goodies in it so not the quickest off its mark. Once its moving though its up there with the best of them.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems other than usual high milage problems (bushes/bearings/ball joints)
Image
Fits in more with current styles than it did when released
Comfort
As I said, could drive it for hours on end no problem.
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent.
Service
Haveevenhad Ford Main Dealers refer to it as ""The big Mondeo"" I suppose with only a 4 year production run its not that well known even in Ford circles. A few problems getting correct parts, otherwise ok
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Don't pressure wash it!! The plugs are deep in the engine and fill with water causing misfires and possible electrical problems can result.
Other
Bushes, ball joints and bearings.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes