Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i Finesse 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
For the toys you can't fault the price.
Costs
Servicing reasonably cheap, can be a bit thirsty if driven hard.
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On the road
Driving
Quite an involving drive, corners well with plenty of feedback. Power steering makes parking easy.
Performance
Plenty of get up and go. Never feels sluggish on the road, bit harsh towards top end though.
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Living with it
Reliability
15"" Triangle alloys buckle easily, avoid potholes. Engine just keeps on going.
Image
At least it's not a basic model.
Comfort
Well laid out controls and comfortable seats. AC a bonus.
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Security and Service
Security
Doesn't get any attention, and it's still here.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
79,000 miles and still going strong.
Other
15"" Triangle alloys buckle easily (3 so far).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes