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Old 29th August 2011, 07:21 PM
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Yeah, they are becomming harder to find,, them darn kit car boys are stealign them all for parts..

Good ones are still arround, check on the sierra forum as they come up for sale reasonably regular.

The 2.0 Ghia 4x4 is a good choice, although it does not have the pinto.


I have had a few DOHC's and they are quite a nice engine so long as the head gasket is not going... They are a rad under torqued for the 4x4 compared to the 2.9 but they are still fun.

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Yeah, they are becomming harder to find,, them darn kit car boys are stealign them all for parts..

Good ones are still arround, check on the sierra forum as they come up for sale reasonably regular.

The 2.0 Ghia 4x4 is a good choice, although it does not have the pinto.


I have had a few DOHC's and they are quite a nice engine so long as the head gasket is not going... They are a rad under torqued for the 4x4 compared to the 2.9 but they are still fun.

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Cheers for that Info Rob

Never thought of looking on the Sierra forum

Just got to keep one eye in the insurance ball, at 23 Junior will still have to pay a hefty premium with the wrong choice of car.

One good thing, got untill Feburary next year before he changes car & has a budget of 2 -2.5k

I guess if a real gem comes along, it could be put in storage till then.
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Old 29th August 2011, 07:54 PM
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You will get a belter for that, as long as it's nto a cosworth.

I know a guy on the forum with a wonderful XR4i which is less!!!

Insurance on sierras is usualy good for young uns..

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