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

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Economy
Value
Average car. Ok performance. Can get fairly new for little money.
Costs
High fuel costs and servicing is not cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Sluggish in top gears. 3rd gear is good. Not much fun.
Performance
Underpowered. Not much go for 1.6!
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Living with it
Reliability
Bill after bill after bill, and clutch is on the way out. This is with full service history!!
Image
Dated family car look!
Comfort
Seats are very comfy, even on long journeys!
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Security and Service
Security
Standard alarm is ok. Not had anyone try to break in.
Service
Unless the car is new, dealers don't want to know!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No major problems.
Other
Lil' niggley problems keep the car going back to the garage!!
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