Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6i Mexico 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Brill value, i payed 1500 for my Mexico and it's in mint condition with 70k on the clock. Drinks petrol if driven hard but otherwise good 43mpg. Cheap parts and servicing
Costs
As above.
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On the road
Driving
Good handling around sharp corners, power steering is just right and has alot of feel of the road. Nice light clutch, sometimes clonks when changing from 3rd to 4th but just do it slow and its fine. Sweet Zetec engine is brill for the long motorway trips
Performance
1.6 twin cam 16v injection Zetec gives good pullaway and good top end, but it is a family car so you can feel the weight of the car. 0-60 in about 10 and 120 top
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts first time every time. Never let me down yet!!!
Image
It's an Escort the most popular car on the road, but if kept nice can still have some good image.
Comfort
Sports seats are vey supportive and stop you rolling aroung on those country lanes. Plenty of room and has the big car feel to it.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobilizer are very good always open the doors befor going into the boot, or you will wake up the nabours
Service
Very cheap servicing with local dealer not ford tho!!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Sound. Sweet as a nut
Other
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