Ford Escort Estate (1990 - 2001) 1.6 Finesse 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
On a budget.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Surprised by its speed and handling.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Possibly
What are you likely to buy next?
Passat
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£450
When did you buy the car?
April 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yup
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap and spacious.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great fun, pretty nippy for what it was, handled really well with decent tires up front, ended up on 2wheels round 1 corner it stuck so well!!
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lower suspension arms needed new busings, and rear wheel arch fell apart with rust, boot latch/lever/cable snapped so had to climb through rear seats to open boot.
What's most practical about your car?
Surprisingly quick, gave a bmw 118d a run for its money aswell as quite a few others!!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electric windows.
