Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i LX 5d (1994/L) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy, hard to sell on.
Costs
Very cheap to run - fuel consumption on the high side.
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On the road
Driving
Very good to drive. Clutch and steering perfect.
Performance
Nippy in traffic - hard pushed on the motorway.
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Living with it
Reliability
Hasn't let me down yet.
Image
Bit 'Old Man', but rear spoiler helps to lift the appearance.
Comfort
Wind noise at high speed.
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Security and Service
Security
Not too great, but alarm and deadlocks as standard.
Service
Very good service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tappet noise.
Other
Seat doesn't go back far enough (I'm only 6 foot).
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