Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 Azura 3d (1995/M) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy, but works out a false economy on parts!
Costs
See above!
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On the road
Driving
Awful. I've had more fun pushing lawnmowers round large gardens. No driving pleasure here.
Performance
Gutless. Can be dangerous when trying to overtake on the motorway or pulling out of junctions.
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Living with it
Reliability
Usually started first time.
Image
Has wrecked my image! Looks okay, I suppose.
Comfort
Okay when going to the supermarket. Awful on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobilizer keeps packing up, but then; who's going to nick this?!
Service
Terrible. I'd never touch Henry Ford's blue oval cars ever again.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Gutless. Stalls frequently. Misfires occasionally.
Other
Radio packed up on me once on the motorway, so had to drive 150+ without music! Aaagh!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No