Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 3d (AC) (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap for performance and amount of car for money.
Costs
Poor MPG for engine size.
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On the road
Driving
The car lets you know what it's doing.
Performance
Very perky above 3k, right through to 6.5k.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had one brake cylinder go to day.
Image
Good, as I have GTi skirts, alloys and lowering springs.
Comfort
Driver's seat is very snug, so you don't roll around whilst cornering.
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Security and Service
Security
Typically cheap Ford immobiliser and alarm.
Service
Good all-round cars. This is my second Escort and I think I will next get a Focus ST170.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New idler.
Other
New brake cylinder.
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