Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 Finesse 5d (1998/S) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Bought October for £3750 from my Dad. He paid £6000 two years earlier. Just benn offered £2850 to part-exchange.
Costs
Reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Handles very well with minor understeer.
Performance
Quite quick, but could be better for a 1.6.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing gone wrong in the 3 years in family.
Image
Bit Essex boyish.
Comfort
More like a Mondeo!
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Security and Service
Security
Could have a deadlock.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
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