Ford Escort Cabriolet (1990 - 1998) 1.6i Calypso 2d (96) (1997/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

More money than sense

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Love it with the roof down

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, cost me too much money in the 6 months I owned it.

What are you likely to buy next?

Went for anything I could - a 2003/03 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 3-Door.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

With 63,000 on the clock and 8 years old. Trade in on 2001/X Ford Fiesta 1.5 Zetec was quite low, bottom book price. Not a great deal in hindsight.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted something for the summer, something to stand-out.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly and helpful overall.

What's it like to drive?

Good, nice for crusing in the sun but sluggish uphill.

What's it like to park?

Good with the roof down. Hard with roof up, poor visibility our of rear window.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Had to replace the catalytic converter, full exhaust, front brakes, rear brake cable, alternator TWICE...

What's most practical about your car?

Roof down in the sunshine

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Electric power roof