Other Ford Escort (1990 - 2001) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not much apart from i'm cheap and like to finish early.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Don't mind it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, too many problems, although it had been severely driven before I got it. In decent condition it would of been fine.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Focus or astra.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £700

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bad deal initially, suspension was worn and a host of other things that cost me £500 to put right

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a cheap runner

    What was the dealer like?

    He was only interested in the money ..

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quick, smooth, all though the back suspension on this models makes you bounce around, if you are used to sports suspension you will hate this,

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Clutch, brakes, suspension again, and lots of niggly little things

    What's most practical about your car?

    despite having numerous problems, it starts first time and is nice and quick.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    n/a