Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si (113ps) 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Sensibly priced.
Costs
Fair. Ford service £165. Local garage service £90 or DIY for £40.
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On the road
Driving
Very comfortable, quiet, smooth enjoyable ride.
Performance
Looks faster than it is. Supposed to be 0-60 in 9.2 but it is more like 11.2. Will cruise all day 115mph with more to go. If you want power get a VW Golf VR6.
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Living with it
Reliability
Superb. First time every time in frost, snow, anything.
Image
The best looking Escort made apart from GTi and Cosworth. Colour coded. Front fogs. Rear spoiler and very stylish starfish like alloy wheels.
Comfort
A nice drive. Much better than old Escort's more solid and heavy and more luxurious inside. Smooth gears. Sporty steering wheel and white dials which glow a beautiful green at night.
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Security and Service
Security
Not the best in the world but nobody's stolen mine yet.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
none
Other
Light switch needed replacing and clutch cable snapped.
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