Ford Escort Estate 1.4 LX 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought it for a grand.
Costs
Clutch + Cat are knackered, + only 30mpg normally from a 1.4! Did surprise me with 43mpg on a 450 mile trip, fully loaded with luggage, 2 adults + 3 kids!
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On the road
Driving
Drives OK.
Performance
Slow most of the time, but not too bad when you wind it up on the motorway!
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Living with it
Reliability
Just keeps going!
Image
Invisibility! Nobody ever notices you!
Comfort
My main gripe is the suspension, its too hard, feels like its broken all of the time, when it isn't!
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Security and Service
Security
Never had any problems.
Service
Car serviced by independent on purchase.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Underpowered plodder that drinks petrol really quickly!
Other
Suspension is tragic, you feel every bump on the road!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No