Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8D LX 5d (90) (1992/K) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
£700 for good spec daily transport.
Costs
Cheap fuel bills, cheap parts.
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On the road
Driving
Handling better than expected, wish it had PAS.
Performance
Terrible performance, wish it was a TD.
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Living with it
Reliability
So far so good. Flat battery and minor niggles
Image
Dated, but for £700 you can't expect much.
Comfort
Fairly supportive seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm as standard, but seems cheap and nasty.
Service
Only bought spares, but service was only average.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Slow, but very reliable.
Other
Electrical; Clock, rear wiper, glow plug light.
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