Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i Finesse 5d (1999/V) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Good value, but as 2nd owner, I have suffered some of the depreciation.
Costs
Main dealer, main service - £120, with a courtesy car for the day!! Now you can not say fairer than that!! £155.00 for replacement alloy wheel though, ouch!
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable, but i think it is a bit underpowered.
Performance
Slow, even the diesel is quicker.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broken down, but rattles like hell so i don't know about the build quality.
Image
It's an Escort - let's not get carried away.
Comfort
Nice, owned by an old lady before me on motability.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard.
Service
Great service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Okay, just underpowered.
Other
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