Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII Reviews
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★★★★★
“just brought an mk2 xr2, not had one now for about 13...”
Written on: 17/12/2010
just brought an mk2 xr2, not had one now for about 13 years .now i found this one i am a happy man . only one problem ,when it has warmed up it has trouble starting again.(any ideas anyone ) but aprt from that very happy and good to be back and own a proper car again .classic car insurance is so cheap ,mine has a 2" stainless exhaust system including manifold , twin 45 webbers, kent cam , lightened fly wheel , competion clutch,lowed 30mm all round on 13"pepperpots and vented discs . need i... (read more)
★★★★★
“hi had my mk2 xr2 turbo technics with a t3 turbo lsd...”
Written on: 19/11/2010
hi had my mk2 xr2 turbo technics with a t3 turbo lsd box got it to pull 160 mph at 13 psi. xr2 has got a limited slip gear box. for s2 rs turbo. rs turbo mfi head on it with a Facet Silver Top Fuel Pump this pump is good for 150 bhp . head had new oil Stem Seals valves regrind new hydraulic lifters rocker arms Gasflowed inlet manifold new weber carb cometi multilayer steel head gasket. 2 new gear box mounts rs turbo clutch new back brakes. did front brakes last year. tyers are 185/60/R13 on... (read more)
★★★★★
“I had one of these little beasts from 1986 to 1990 -...”
Written on: 26/10/2010
I had one of these little beasts from 1986 to 1990 - best car I've ever had. Did regular runs from Borders to Skye for the weekend - 600 mile round trip mixing motorway, Dual c/way, A roads and silly twisty B roads - ate them all up with ease. Handling was amost F1 like - cornered like it was on rails and was exceptionally forgiving (maybe that was the Pirellis - an expensive luxury!! Slight reliability issues, but like many others on this page, would buy another one tomorrow! (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought a Mercury Grey XR2 back in 1991 when it was 2...”
Written on: 23/06/2009 by juehardiman
I bought a Mercury Grey XR2 back in 1991 when it was 2 years old. I sold it about 5 years ago and regret it.... the best little car I have ever had. I would love to trace it so see if it is still on the road. (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought a mk2 XR2 in 1987 and the engine rebuilt by...”
Written on: 07/06/2009 by ABateman
I bought a mk2 XR2 in 1987 and the engine rebuilt by Brogg Bros nr Malton north yorkshire to stage 4 spec producing
160bhp. The car very fast to a dangerous level at times it used to just accelerate away leaving must cars for dead. The only car that it could keep with was a old sierra coswoth. The car had a stage 4 BDA head with holbay cam and used 2 weber 40 DCNF which drank petrol like water average mpg of 10mpg. The only fault was the cars body could not cpe with the extreme power.
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★★★★★
“Was my first car at 17 and paid twice the value of the...”
Written on: 18/02/2009
Was my first car at 17 and paid twice the value of the car for the insurance but was worth it. Great little car, excellent road holding, very responsive, good fun, reliable and easy to work on. Biscuit tin build quality and most parts were falling off or rusting especially under the plastic body kit. Would love to own a refurbished one now for a run around. (read more)
★★★★★
“Fast with all the right mods twin 40dcnf's, kentcam,...”
Written on: 24/11/2008
Fast with all the right mods twin 40dcnf's, kentcam, vernier pulley, high preshure oil pump. 4 brach full stainless ported and polished head poly bushed, braided flexy pipes pure minted. (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my Ford Fiesta xr2 for 3 years now and I love...”
Written on: 06/09/2008 by mutlyuk (1 review written)
I've had my Ford Fiesta xr2 for 3 years now and I love it, changed the engine for a 2l zetec. Makes it even more fun now. Great fun to drive,nice road holding ,cheap classic insurace,
cheap parts
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★★★★★
“The mk2 Ford Fiesta xr2 will out-run a lot of todays...”
Written on: 30/06/2008
The mk2 Ford Fiesta xr2 will out-run a lot of todays car. The handling is still as good as most of todays cars. Stunning car it really is. (read more)
★★★★☆
“At the moment I am building my own plaything, it was...”
Written on: 29/05/2008 by mitchv8
At the moment I am building my own plaything, it was my brothers wifes first car a mk1, 957, its now a rear wheel drive supercharged v8 fiesta and finding parts is proving harder than building the car, I need mk1 xr2 bumpers headlights and grill can anyone help. (read more)
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★★★★★
“I have had 7 of these little beasts and am in the...”
Written on: 28/05/2008 by andylgf
I have had 7 of these little beasts and am in the middle of restoring one back to its former glory after its been sitting under a tree on a farm for 3 years. This particular car im restoring I will never sell and other cars I have had including a brand new focus and mr2 do not compare to these superb little hot hatch's. Highly reccomended to anyone who wants a fast and reliable motor, and I guarantee you will not look back. (read more)
★★★★★
“I think its a really nice car and I will never sell...”
Written on: 22/03/2008 by fiestaxr2
I think its a really nice car and I will never sell mine I just love it to bits even after 5 years of owning it. The styling is good and the reliability is excellent I really like the car and so does the kids. (read more)
★★★★★
“I had a Mercury Grey concourse MK2 XR2 in 1993 and it...”
Written on: 14/06/2007 by Wallyman
I had a Mercury Grey concourse MK2 XR2 in 1993 and it was the best car I have ever owned without a doubt. This car summed up Ford in the late 80's and early nineties, before the insurance geeks killed them off and Ford decided to go down the Euro box route. Would love another XR2. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is a great little car! It's a...”
Written on: 22/01/2007 by mikeybad (1 review written)
The Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is a great little car! It's a shame they don't make them like this any more. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“This car was great in its time, but is now seen mainly...”
Written on: 19/09/2006 by dave66 (21 reviews written)
This car was great in its time, but is now seen mainly in provincial market towns being driven by young men in burberry baseball caps at high speed with a lot of smoke coming out of the back. To rate this car the same as a Porsche Boxster 3.2 S is simply ludicrous and highlights the need to set up a separate part of this site for cars worth less than £200 (read more)
★★★★☆
“I've got a BoraV5 now but I still look on with envy...”
Written on: 23/04/2006 by upratedbatfink
I've got a BoraV5 now but I still look on with envy when I pass an Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII, fun and loud, Good looks, I thought, and the drive was so much fun I'll mention it again. Winding roads are what this car was made for - sticks like glue. The standard set up was bang on and the engine had a certain drone that only an XR2 makes, a place in my heart forever. (read more)
★★★★★
“I've now owned two MkII XR2's, both have been...”
Written on: 21/04/2006 by Hellequin (10 reviews written)
I've now owned two MkII XR2's, both have been brilliant cars and real fun to own and drive.
Both mine Ford Fiesta's were in Mercury Grey which I think looks best and both were unmodified with the original pepperpot alloys.
The power is quite good even though the cars are now getting on in years, they won't smoke the latest hot hatches but you wouldn't be left too far behind either, certainly not on a twisty road! Handling is brilliant even on a car 17y ears old which my last one was. It...
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★★★★☆
“Ok I had a MK 1 Ford Fiesta XR2(you can tell as it had...”
Written on: 28/02/2006 by ASTRABOY (9 reviews written)
Ok I had a MK 1 Ford Fiesta XR2(you can tell as it had 4 gears) I was only 17 when I bought it and 6 months later had to sell it because I couldn't afford the insurance. I always wanted a Fiesta Super sport for a first car and if I had bought one I would probably been able to afford to have run it and kept it longer. When I couldn't find a Supersport I decided either to get a Metro turbo or XR2. An XR2 came up first and it was a good little car with very hard suppension and a noisy engine... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“The Ford Fiesta is a fast agile car that has a easily...”
Written on: 02/02/2006 by pmcquade (1 review written)
The Ford Fiesta is a fast agile car that has a easily rusted chasis and poor alternator belt (read more)
★★★★★
“Just bought my second Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII after a gap...”
Written on: 17/03/2005 by yoshiebikes (1 review written)
Just bought my second Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII after a gap of about 11 years. Had a selection of cars since including an Audi 90 Quattro and recently a turbo'd Scooby (my second car is an old 2.9 4x4 Sierra) but have returned to my old favourite. Being an "oldie" now at 36 the insurance is now a bit healthier at £165 fully comp compared to £1200 TPFT on my last one. Loving being back behind the wheel of one and I would recommend these to anyone but make sure you get a good one. Planning a K+N,... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“I bought a tasman blue Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII back in...”
Written on: 25/08/2004 by daveholly (1 review written)
I bought a tasman blue Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII back in 1999, it was fun to drive and most importantly reliable. I'm currently looking for another one as a restoration project, the dearest part on the car to replace is probably the engine (£50). All other parts can be openly found in any breakers yards. No power steering,abs, airbags or aircon. Just a quick, good handling car so find a nice one and happy driving. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have a Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII which I bought 4 years...”
Written on: 28/06/2004 by cunninghammer
I have a Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII which I bought 4 years ago for £200. It is a fantastic car which I have unfortunatly had off road for the last 3 years (I decided to get a brand new ka another good little car) I am now about to spend a lot of time restoring this stunning little Fiesta to it's former glory. 1st job is to change the front wings to XR wings as a former owner put the old XR pepper pot wheels on it, (I currently have 2 wings in the shed about to be taken down to the metal!) It... (read more)
Ande1's Response to 160289_cunninghammer's Review
Written on: 27/05/2008
What do you mean you want to put xr wings on it because someone put pepper pots on it?
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★★★★★
“My 1986 Mk2 1400 Ghia has been in the family since...”
Written on: 07/01/2004 by smithjames0 (1 review written)
My 1986 Mk2 1400 Ghia has been in the family since new, it covered 135,000 miles with not a bit of trouble. It starts every morning with out fail unlike my dads mx-5! It went from Manchester to London and back in one day not one problem.
One real problem with MK1 & Mk2 is rust round the rear wheel arch / sills and boot floor. For value for money 10 out of 10!
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★★★★★
“xr2's are loads of fun and i'm gutted they don't make...”
Written on: 13/10/2003 by hendoxr2 (1 review written)
xr2's are loads of fun and i'm gutted they don't make them anymore, all the new models, like zetecs and all tht just look crud and im about the only person left with a mk2 xr2 left in Dundee. no1 has them and with my neon lights all the polis know me and im already up 4 2 offences because i just cant drive slow in this car (read more)
★★★★★
“I've just bought an XR2 for £300 notes and love it....”
Written on: 27/07/2003 by Tommyboy.
I've just bought an XR2 for £300 notes and love it. For the money and the availablity of parts nothing comes close.Hope to get some more power with a 4branch manifold and 5inch backbox,and a kent cam. (read more)
Morts's Response to Tommyboy.'s Review
Written on: 26/11/2003
Why 5inch tailpipe!?
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<br>Why not get a full system and a tailpipe size suited to the car? my dad has a 300bhp cosworth and that only needs a 3in tailpipe!! and trust me that goes! i've had the pleasure of driving it round castle combe. :)
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<br>4 branch manifold good idea though!
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<br>check out http://www.fastfords.org.uk/mk2xr2pf.html
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<br>the site has loads of useful info on tuning.
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Tommy215's Response to Tommyboy.'s Review
Written on: 07/12/2003
theres not many hatchbacks with a backbox that size and i think it looks cool, looks over performance for now anyway. Love those cosworths though
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★★★★★
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Written on: 09/04/2003 by dunketh.
This car is a boy-racer classic.
I love these cars. Not as fast as the golf GTI but more 'fun'.
I've given a good performance rating which reflects it's old age.(after all it'll still slay a Saxo or Nova)
They look great and really hold the road (assuming your shocks aren't knack'd)
You can tune these to make them go quicker off the mark very easily, however, its difficult to noticeably increase the actual BHP without tons of money.
Buy one, the seats will grip your bum and the pedal will...
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116797_Pete.'s Response to dunketh.'s Review
Written on: 18/07/2003
Hi i agree about your rtickle on the mk2 XR2 my mam has one and has just recently got rid of her mk3 XR2i , i'ts great we've had it a year and a half and its just been restored due to ,bodywork riddled with holes, knakered shockers and springs, paintwork and black smoke from the car, it may juct of been my nan smoking a fag like but never the less it cost £800 not bad for a 1989 example.....
<br> c ya
<br> pete
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★★★★★
“im on my 4rth xr2 now and im only 19,their just...”
Written on: 12/03/2003 by R H.
im on my 4rth xr2 now and im only 19,their just brilliant, as standard their prety quick but slap on a 4 branch, system and k@n and your flying, im into rallying at the moment so ive totaly stripped mine, full roll cage, buckets, strut braces, lowered 20mm and stiffened by bilstein, tank guard, sump guard, omp timer, sportex 4 branch, sportex 4 inch system, removed air filter(try it, big difference, but could be damaging), big spot lights, rally cam kit. shifts (read more)
★★★★★
“My dream car is a Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII. I know...”
Written on: 05/03/2003 by Darren Carver.
My dream car is a Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII. I know insurance will not be cheap but i love the car. It is a masterpiece it is so sexy. I just hope that one day when im older i can get myself a MRII XR2. My dad is a big lover of fords so i guess thats where i got it from, and to anyone with a XR2....RESPECT!!! (read more)
Ande1's Response to Darren Carver.'s Review
Written on: 27/05/2008
you can insure these on classic insurance nowadays, i have an xr2 and love it.
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★★★★★
“well i've had 6 xr2's. The one i have at the moment is...”
Written on: 03/02/2003 by coxy.
well i've had 6 xr2's. The one i have at the moment is the best one so far.... 7x15" vtr spikes full ashley exhaust with 4 branch manerfold. xr3i engine 50mm lowering springs. full spax shocks. (read more)
79858_R H.'s Response to 70109_coxy.'s Review
Written on: 13/03/2003
fair play for going to the trouble of putting in an xr3i engine but theirs no point really,cause its only 105bhp and its injection,carbs are much better.also you had to change the fuel system and wiring loom.one more thing insurance would fly up,unless you havent told them,which if you crashed into another car yould be left with a big bill.
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★★★★★
“I love My XR2 I've only been driving for 3 weeks and...”
Written on: 21/11/2002 by Heavey.
I love My XR2 I've only been driving for 3 weeks and for a first car it's abit steep on insurance. But im in the RAF and can afford to insure my beast of an XR2. I first thought I wanted one when my dad bought one he has good taste in cars and now own a fiesta Zetec sport. I did have a 1.3super sport that I had to sell because of how much I got quoted on insurance -£4500 which I thought was definately to steep for my bank balence to handle. I recommend these little beast because you can do... (read more)
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★★★★★
“I Recently was given a Ford Fiesta XR2 Mk2, not bad...”
Written on: 16/11/2002 by Da_fLaRe.
I Recently was given a Ford Fiesta XR2 Mk2, not bad condition needed some work done though, and after completed alot of work on it, I started it up, and went too pull away and wheelspined for about 2 mins non-stop for some unknown reason, any idea's, the pics below... http://www.geocities.com/gate_crasher_cracker_from_hell/gemma/misc/Fiesta2.jpg (read more)
67686_Jas.'s Response to Da_fLaRe.'s Review
Written on: 24/01/2003
Have you tried checking the tyres ?
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77065_Shan.'s Response to Da_fLaRe.'s Review
Written on: 03/03/2003
Is your handbrake on?
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369740_Andylgf's Response to Da_fLaRe.'s Review
Written on: 28/05/2008
You need to pull of slowly and smoothly you'll still get the power but minus the spin.
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★★★★★
“I have an 1984 xr2 I have rebuilt the engine forged...”
Written on: 28/10/2002 by Wadey.
I have an 1984 xr2 I have rebuilt the engine forged pistons, crank piper cam K7N stage 3 head magnex four branch, ashley exhaust and 70 bhp of nos it is running 192 bhp it kills every car on the road and I can kill all those rs turbo nuts (read more)
60312_R Hemmings.'s Response to 46741_Wadey.'s Review
Written on: 25/12/2002
well i have also have an xr2 which i pretty much think would kill your car in anyway, want to know how?.Well I think 2 modded rst lumps would do it,one driving the front wheels and one driving the back wheels.Rolling road tested 500bhp with the help of 1.9 bottom ends ported and gas flowed heads, kent full race cams,hybrid t3 turbos and twin 45s.
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78667_Rob.'s Response to 46741_Wadey.'s Review
Written on: 09/03/2003
i have one thing to say to the guy who put those engines in his xr2 roll on........
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★★★★★
“The mkII Ford Fiesta XR2 is a very nice car. You will...”
Written on: 26/10/2002 by ROB.
The mkII Ford Fiesta XR2 is a very nice car. You will like them more if you own one. Don't listen to daddys boys who get their brand new cars bought for them.
I constantly get the micky taken out of me for having one.
The main points i want to say go like this:
If you own a D,E,F or even a G plate xr2 then you will have a webber 28/32 carb.
If you own an A,B or c reg ie Pre 1986 then the carburettor will be a 32/34.
Doesnt mean anything? Without telling anyone, Ford made a power...
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112731_Scott.'s Response to 46308_ROB.'s Review
Written on: 03/07/2003
I own a b reg white xr2. at the mo i have found nothing wrong with the car i have checked under the body kit inside the car under the carpet and plastic, in the boot everywhere i know water would be and havnt found any rust. i think they are great cars small, light, very nippy and cheap i also think they look fat aswell. all i wanted to say is that i like them and i think the people that get all these new cars bought for them are just daddys boys cant drive a real car. they dont seem to realise that older engines/cars are faster than newer ones (il send pics of mine soon jst got to get the camera workin) cheers scott!
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Dunketh's Response to 46308_ROB.'s Review
Written on: 16/07/2004
A good one will kill a decent saxo or corsa.
<br>Worth every penny to see the smile wiped off their faces when you blow them away. "Yes mate, 17 yr old cars can be quick - now how much did your new one cost again..."
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<br>Quality old cars these, they love nothing better than a damn good thrashing!
<br>Rust is a major but I think you can forgive them for this - they are old and made by Ford!!
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★★★★★
“WHEN I BOUGHT MY XR2 IT WAS STANDARD. NOTHING SPECIAL...”
Written on: 18/10/2002 by CARR.
WHEN I BOUGHT MY XR2 IT WAS STANDARD. NOTHING SPECIAL REALLY BUT A LOT OF FUN. AFTER ABOUT 2 MONTHS I WANTED MORE POWER SO OVER TIME I ADDED A KENT CAM, WEBBER 50, S, K+N INDUCTION KIT, UPRATED THE BRAKES. IT'S NOW BEEN TESTED ON A ROLLING ROAD TUNE AND IT'S 165BHP NOW AND CAPABLE OF 145MPH. BUT THE OUTSIDE LOOKED GARBAGE. I DIDN'T WANT TO GO OVERBOARD SO WHITE LENSES ALL ROUND SET TEAM DYNAMICS 100+ WHEELS, SUNSTRIP, BLACKED WINDOWS AND A BEESTING. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have owned my XR2 for three months now and I think...”
Written on: 21/08/2002 by Peter.
I have owned my XR2 for three months now and I think it is a very fast and nippy car. I have added a K&N air filter and a scorpion exaust. This has made it about 8 sec 0-60. They are very reliable and have good fuel economy. (read more)
★★★★★
“i love this car im going 2 buy an xr2i just 2 see how...”
Written on: 07/08/2002 by spud.
i love this car im going 2 buy an xr2i just 2 see how it goes but ive heard that is not as good as a mk2 (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my Ford Fiesta xr2 for a couple of months now...”
Written on: 06/07/2002 by not-so-meaty-J.
I've had my Ford Fiesta xr2 for a couple of months now and i love it. Got it 4 600 quid and it's immaculate. Done a few mods so it's quicker but it's the best car i've had. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have my own XR2 and i think their crackin' little...”
Written on: 19/06/2002 by jonbob.
I have my own XR2 and i think their crackin' little goers! I think that ure exaggerating a little with the 5 secs! Mine does about 8 secs. To get ure insurance down a bit, get a quote off the co-op. I only pay £1600 fully comp! (read more)
37000_Grin.'s Response to 28432_jonbob.'s Review
Written on: 09/09/2002
I've had two. My first car was a silver mkII and I loved it. Had to sell it when I went to uni. Bought a grey mkII when I left and I've had that two and a half years, only problem is it eats starter motors, but they're simple to change. Terrible in the wet, I wonder if better tyres would help but they're an odd size to find. Chassis would not handle a turbo I don't think, although I would like more power. Needs more go in fourth and fifth.
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37459_Dave.'s Response to 28432_jonbob.'s Review
Written on: 12/09/2002
For your insurance try axa.co.uk, I'm 22 with only two years NCB but with them fully Comp on my XR2 is £480 for 12 months....
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★★★★★
“I have had my Fiesta XR2 for 2 weeks now and am hooked...”
Written on: 16/05/2002 by bozzo.
I have had my Fiesta XR2 for 2 weeks now and am hooked on the spectacular acceleration and speed. I would not give it up for the world. (read more)
★★★★★
“Owned my Ford Fista XR2 mkII for a few months now and...”
Written on: 20/04/2002 by Phill.
Owned my Ford Fista XR2 mkII for a few months now and am just about managing to drive the bloody thing without swerving/skidding and spinning the wheels in the bottom gears. Great fun though! I would definitely have another and have had no major worries in the M.O.T. (read more)
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★★★★★
“The Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is one of the best cars in...”
Written on: 20/03/2002 by Kev trev.
The Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is one of the best cars in the world-very reliable and easy to pick up. (read more)
Fatos.'s Response to Kev trev.'s Review
Written on: 09/05/2002
I completely agree with this review. I own an xr2 from 1999;before that I drove a famous 957cm fiesta which was bought new by my father in 1978 and I am very satisfyed with this cars.Now I have a 1.1S version and my xr2 which looks very nice;I hope to increase some more BHP as I would like it to bee a bit faster then it is.
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★★★★☆
“Bought this Ford |Fiesta XR2 mkII in may 2001 for the...”
Written on: 15/03/2002 by webba.
Bought this Ford |Fiesta XR2 mkII in may 2001 for the missus as a run about and back and forth to work (about 1 mile). Payed £250 on a D plate (1987). I mot'd it in July and all it failed on was emmisions and would have cost me a fiver if the mixture screw hadn't been jammed in the carb. Replaced the carb (25). Needed recon alternator (£20), recon water pump, (free off a knackered E plater i had), and valve seal replacement to stop an oil burner burning more oil (£40). Been very reliable... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“My Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is unreliable.”
Written on: 25/02/2002 by dave.
My Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is unreliable. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I've had a Ford Fiesta xr2 for just over a year now. I...”
Written on: 13/02/2002 by miles.
I've had a Ford Fiesta xr2 for just over a year now. I bought the car last christmas of my mates sister, the car cost me £200 with no mot or tax. At first my aim was to get it an mot and a really good clean up. My 1st modification was a mesh grille. Then to make the car a little bit newer I took the boring orange front clusters and replaced them with clear ones. Next I colour coded the boot lock and the door handles, and wacked a set of series 2 rs wheels on it. As yet the engine is... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've got a Ford Fiesta xr2 and i think it's great. i...”
Written on: 08/02/2002 by Switcher.
I've got a Ford Fiesta xr2 and i think it's great. i bought it for £50.00p in such a bad condition. Slowly i started building my car to what i've always wanted. First i repaired the body work which the car had on the back wing. i then bought front and back bumpers for it. I gave it a spray job (black pearl), and then added a banging system. I haven't touched the engine as yet but have lots of plans to do for it. i've added turbo series 2 alloys which are 15 inches and have fitted 195/45/r15.... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have a 1988 Ford Fiesta XR2. Its got a Kent fast...”
Written on: 27/01/2002 by Arjun.
I have a 1988 Ford Fiesta XR2. Its got a Kent fast road cam, runs twin Weber 40 DCNF'S, k&n filters, SPAX 20mm lowered springs and the car runs Koni Adjustables. I've had it for more than five years now and its a lot of fun to drive-but i think it's time for more power and so i am seriously thinking about a big valve head from Burton Power.
It gets pretty hot in India so i have a direct connection to the fan which i switch on when it gets warm-that helps.
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★★★★★
“the car spins in third and has turbo kit stage 3 and...”
Written on: 25/01/2002 by sam.
the car spins in third and has turbo kit stage 3 and 18 inch alloys (read more)
★★★★★
“My Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is lowered with 14s, metallic...”
Written on: 19/01/2002 by Bad Boy.
My Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is lowered with 14s, metallic black with kent fastroad camshaft, twin 4os, pipercross filter = k&n breathers and last but not least a modified stock car exhaust. 155mph 0-60 = 5 secs (read more)
18621_Justdyer.'s Response to 10028_Bad Boy.'s Review
Written on: 09/04/2002
he is full of it, extra power will not increase your top end by about 40 mph it will just get you there quicker more like 0-60 in about 7-7.5 seconds and top end fractionally higher due to engine reving higher say 120-125mph and yes I have an xr2 and it is modified and I wish it was as quick as he claims his is!
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Sumgrip's Response to 10028_Bad Boy.'s Review
Written on: 07/07/2004
Sub 8.0 secs is good for a normally aspirated 'road' tune engine - 150mph - I don't think so - 105 maybe.
<br>My turbo'd XR2 with chipped ecu (175bhp @wheels) etc. can manage about 6.5 to 60 on hot slicks - never reached the topend but over 100mph in an XR2 is plenty quick enough.
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Morts's Response to 10028_Bad Boy.'s Review
Written on: 30/07/2004
If you have an early 84-86 mk2 XR2 gearbox it is geared for 150 at the redline in fifth. The later XR2 (post 86) mk2 gearbox Is geared for about 125-130mph in fifth.
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<br>I know this because i've studied the gear ratios to decide on what is the best box to use as a 5th gear that would allow you to reach 150 is overkill for a car that is good for 115mph (ignore your speedo its at least 8mph out at 100mph)
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<br>Your looking at 160bhp from twin 45's, extremely sorted cylinder head, CVH33,piper 285c or newman stage 3 cam,fully blueprinted engine,k+n,decent exhaust+manifold and even then your not gonna reach 150mph the speedo would be out by about 20mph by that point!!
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<br>You need about 200bhp to an actual 150mph!
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<br>There are exceptions but not many!
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<br>XR2's have about 92bhp if you have the early one or about 88 if you have the late one. They are higher geared than vauxhalls and similar cars and so suffer when racing these cars. However if you put a 3i gearbox or even better a S1 RST gearbox on thanks to a much lower final drive you will be giving alot of other cars a run for their money. However you will be limited to about 120mph.
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<br>0-60 in 5!? I know of a 155bhp one that is 50kg lighter than standard with chosen gear ratios and a list of track day mods as long as your arm that will do it in 6 and thats to 60 not the lying speedo 60!
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Sumgrip's Response to 10028_Bad Boy.'s Review
Written on: 02/08/2004
excellent comments morts
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Guest's Response to 10028_Bad Boy.'s Review
Written on: 19/07/2011
The new Fiesta classic is entirely different from the existing old Fiesta, it is accompanied with the many impressive exteriors which would surely win your heart in just a glance.
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★★★★★
“Ford Fiesta xr2's are the best but i have just learned...”
Written on: 06/01/2002 by andrew aldridge.
Ford Fiesta xr2's are the best but i have just learned that you shouldn't put nitrous oxide boosters in them because it melts the engine very quickly but i did have it up to 170 mph (read more)
10731_Arjun.'s Response to andrew aldridge.'s Review
Written on: 27/01/2002
Are you saying a standard XR2 goes 170mph with just nitrous? You do that with the standard box you certainly will melt the engine. At 170 you must be well in excess of 8500revs....
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18158_Xr2Killah.'s Response to andrew aldridge.'s Review
Written on: 05/04/2002
can you give me some info on nitrous please, cause im planning to boost my mk2 fiesta with it to give it a good send off! the bodyworks gone unfortunately and ive got a nice replacement car lined up so NOS is the best way to get some more fun out of it! unitydude@madasafish.com also if you are selling your N2O system id be interested!
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28779_Fezzr Boy.'s Response to andrew aldridge.'s Review
Written on: 21/06/2002
I take it that it was the explosion of the engine doing 90 that triggered the NOS to explode that sent ur ass flying through the air at 170MPH??? :D
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28812_Andy Rs.'s Response to andrew aldridge.'s Review
Written on: 21/06/2002
i smell somthin funny about 170 mph!
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<br>lets face it, a standard xr2 with only NOS isn't ever gonna reach that speed!! the engine will be revving well over 10,000 rpm! its a cvh not a V10 F1 unit! NOS on its own wont make ya car reach a higher top speed. it will get it to the cars top speed capabilties quicker but thats about it ;-) chill with the still dudes....
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34561_Jez.'s Response to andrew aldridge.'s Review
Written on: 24/08/2002
I dont really think a fully blown xr2 could reach 170mph neva mind one way just nos on it.We just bought one for £400
<br>which is imaculate and experience quite a violent shaking through it at abought 75-80mph weve had the trakin and balancing re-done on it and it still shakes a bit anybody with any ideas please contact me on djjez@fsmail.net cheers for any replys.p.s is there any women that drive them out there?
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79375_Rich H.'s Response to andrew aldridge.'s Review
Written on: 12/03/2003
im hoping that 170 was a miss print.cause if your serious,your either on drugs or your speedos well out
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★★★★★
“I think fiesta xr2's are great, i picked up a c reg...”
Written on: 05/12/2001 by KEVIN MC.
I think fiesta xr2's are great, i picked up a c reg about 6 months ago for 150 pounds. I've just reconditioned the head and bolted on a later carb with pipercross filter and engine beather which does make alot of noise. All i need now is an four branch exhaust maniflod. They are great fun in total ,And i was very surpised how quick they are for a 1.6 engine. Next year im planing for a turbo which should be lots of fun. (read more)
Morts's Response to KEVIN MC.'s Review
Written on: 04/08/2004
Why swap the DFT for the later carb!? The later carb is smaller and less powerful and has a vacuum operated choke which is rubbish!!
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<br>Keep an eye out for a cheap 34DMTR on ebay that is webers performance replacement carb for the DFT.
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Jasenath's Comment
Written on: 17/08/2012
had one in 92-94 and some toilet set fire to it still want another rip c171 kky!