Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 Encore 5d (91) (2003/52) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy and repair as parts are cheap.
Costs
Not bad for an old car.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent. Corners very well with lots of grip.
Performance
Slow compared to other cars, but it's a 1.3 with 60 BHP.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far.
Image
The Escort is an Essex car, so I like it.
Comfort
Very comfortable in comparison with some newer Ford cars.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm fitted, but locks are not the best.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Bit noisy before adjusting tappets.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes