1994 Ford Granada Scorpio 24v Cosworth from UK and Ireland - Comments

Leaking heater matrix (replaced under warranty).

A relaxing drive home after a hard day in the office... if you can keep your eyes off the fuel gauge. 18mpg around town is not clever, but is forgiven the moment you bury your right foot in the shag pile. A spine-tingling roar accompanies the feline hiss of the fuel injection and the high-pitched shriek of the tyres as you lay 30 yards of rubber before defying the laws of physics with a phenomenal burst of acceleration. Try the same trick from 120mph - it kicks down, rears up and you get where you're going half an hour before you left, and all in perfect air conditioned, leather-clad armchair comfort.

On the practical side, parts are dirt cheap even from the main dealers and the service departments know their stuff. It'll seat four big lads in comfort and swallow more luggage than you'll ever need... and more to the point, girls love it. This is definitely a big boy's toy.

It's just a pity it costs £20 to get it off the drive. Eighteen to the gallon is crap, whatever way you look at it...

I have just bought such a car - a 92 J plater. first impressions correspond with what you say - it is crap on petrol! But performance? Whoa, momma!

I have yet to find out what parts prices are like, it had only just been serviced before I bought it. I normally do all my own servicing on cars, but having looked under the bonnet on it, perhaps not!

Mine is in white, and the only way to tell it isn't a two litre is the wheels and the tiny 24v badge on the back, which means it looks like a Grandads car.

Good for playing with reps in Mondeos and Vectras.

Re Scorpio 24v.

I own a '92 hatch version. All in all it does about 22 mpg. I don't mind this, I live Northern Ireland, but am only a few miles from the border with the Irish Republic, where unleaded costs about 50p per litre. It's not bad necking a 24v for under £35!

I just wish Ford had done something decent with the engine, rather than just sticking on their clanking old auto gearbox from the 1985 Granada 2.8. When overtaking, especially about 30mph upwards, the rear end has a nasty habit of kicking out.

Apparently the 24v produced 300bhp plus on design. Ford however knocked 100bhp or so off this.... Reason? They had no traction control system available that the car needed, and 300bhp was just too powerful.

Shame really.

I have a 1996 Scorpio Cossie, I get about 20mpg but what a laugh, all for next to no cash.

Took it to Santa Pod raceway, got 7.85 to 60mph which is cool.

That is with the 8x18 Voodoo wheels I have fitted. 225-4-ZR18 tyres.

Just bought a 1993 version - pre facelift. Well, I`m totally impressed so far - fast, quiet, and loads of toys! Very impressed with the acceleration - especially considering the size, and feels planted round every bend.

Get about 22MPG, which isn't that bad, unless you are really heavy on the right foot!

Lots of car for the money, just watch the cost of ownership - petrol, tyres etc soon add up - £500+ a set of tyres is not cheap!

Overall happy with the purchase, and I would it recommend to anyone that is after a large, comfortable car that's quick and is not too concerned about the economy...

Been running a 1992 K plate 24v now for about 5 months. In that time I've replaced the front and rear discs, new mintex pads and just done a major service on it. I initially put Mobil 1 oil in, but it seemed to be using a bit on a long journey so I've changed to castrol RS which hasn't used a drop since. Just renewed the tyres as well and at a cost of only £352 for four including fitting and balancing for Goodyear eagle nct 5's! I've had four sierra cosworths up to now, but this car is without a doubt my favourite of all the cosworths. A little mod I would also recommend is drilling the air box. Hear those 24 valves sing!!

I have had mine for 18 months. If you are careful, you can squeeze 32mpg out of the mighty V6 cosworth (not for long I hasten to add). It is really big and comfortable, plus it is still possible to work on should it be necessary. Modern cars may be cleverer, but they are not a patch on this brute. Does anyone know of _ANY_ other car that is as well specified and as well built as this that are as practical? I have to say that in my opinion, even the better end of the Jaguar and Lexus range are not as good, though they are newer and possibly more economical, you cannot work on them.

My dad got a cossie 2 years ago and its by far the best car he has ever owned. Its got everything you want except for the aircon as it was taken out before his ownership (a couple owners before him was a modifying company, apparently it helps performance). is this true? does it help? its fast as it is. Every time I'm in it, I have the biggest grin on my face, especially when she outdoes the scoobys at the lights. Its had its problems while hes had it but for enjoyment, comfort and pleasure this is a car. hes had numerous Grannys, Sierras, the odd Cortina etc but his Cossie is just amazing, only downside he don't know it yet. I wish he will insure me on it but as I am 18, the insurance is a bit on the high side. My brother always says get rid of both cars. his other car (Ford Granada GLXi Saloon 93), his Cosworth being on a 94 L plate and get a newer car, but why this has everything and could beat it for acceleration. he soon shut up tho it beat his Alfa Romeo, everyone looks at it as these cars getting rarer. I was in a scrappy the other day and there were loads in a row sitting there waiting to go. If you go on putfile and type in Scorpio you will find the previous owner enjoying it.

Best car I've ever had: sports car with an armchair.

6 years trouble free motoring and a lot of fun.

Only downside is the speeding tickets; just can't help it!