Ford Escort Hatchback 1.4i Encore 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car for £1,500, poor economy about 300 on a tank driving lightly.
Costs
Economy poor, parts expensive for an Escort is it worth it?
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On the road
Driving
Poor and uninvolving to drive. Can't take corners with any kind of speed, ride is unsettled easily, steering feels like the one on my PC games.
Performance
0-60 to be continued, once it gets to speed I wonder if the brakes will slow it down.
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Living with it
Reliability
Hasn't gone wrong so far touch wood, won't be hard to fix basic automotive design.
Image
It's an Escort, down there with Metro really, unless it's a Cosworth or RS.
Comfort
Good seats, firm and supportive plenty of room in the front, but with 6' 2" driver the passengers in the back will suffer.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser good, no central locking on a 5 door very poor.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Slight overheating concern.
Other
Don't move the interior mirror on a cold day, it'll come off in your hand!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes