Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i LX 5d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good workhorse. Recomended as a first car if driving long distance (I was doing 350 motorway miles a week).
Costs
I spent over £1000 on mine in maintenance (servicing, brakes, battery) and repairs (see below). Bought for £1700, sold last week for £1800. Average cost me £500 per year minus insurance/MOT.
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On the road
Driving
I really really enjoyed driving this car, both urban and motorway.
Performance
Loads of power in 2nd/3rd. Drops out at higher speed. Managed 110mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only ever broke down once - electrical failure (see below). No mechanical problems whatsoever.
Image
Errr... It's an Escort. Liked understated power - left same age Golfs standing.
Comfort
Driving seat very nice, but shotgun was too low. Never sat in back - only one complaint that ride was hard.
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Security and Service
Security
Central locking/alarm/immobiliser fitted. Had problem with alarm not disengaging on driver side lock.
Service
Nothing more than expected. WAY TOO EXPENSIVE!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cam Belt change, 55k miles, around £300 from Ford dealer.
Other
Fuse box (?) went. Car dead. Cost £350 from Ford dealer to fix.
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