Comments on: Ford Escort XR3i v RS 1600i

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By: richard

richard — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:46:17 +0000

Absolutely agree, Robin. 3i extras make ‘em, for sure. Funny: never considered it a potential classic. Now, though, I REALLY want one…

Mind you, I’m joining you in the ’80s love-in, too. Think it’s time I got another Golf GTi MkII!

By: Robin Brown

Robin Brown — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:41:24 +0000

I saw an XR3i a couple of years ago, absolutely mint and obviously well looked-after.

I was absolutely floored by how good it looked. Given how common Escorts were I was struck by how good the overall design looked, and the extra bells and whistles really rounded it off.

Then again, I’m a big mark for 80s cars, so I suppose I would say that.