Ford Escort Hatchback 1.3 Encore 5d (95) (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A fairly fresh car for less than £2,000.
Costs
Fuel economy is about 38mpg. Can't depreciate much further. Insurance not as cheap as it should be.
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On the road
Driving
No power steering, but steering still light and has lots of feel. Clutch can be heavy. Good brakes.
Performance
It's a 1.3 escort! OK actually. Reaches 70mph easily on motorway, but starts to get noisy and rattly over 55mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
Needed a new battery - the old one cut out during a journey. Starts first time every time.
Image
Would get more if it wasn't white and had big black bumpers. Still OK though - looks good on a 17 year old, and better than many other cars at the same price.
Comfort
Really comfortable front seats. Back seats are rock solid. Plenty of room for 5. All controls are chunky, easy to use and reach.
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Security and Service
Security
Has no alarm, only immobiliser.
Service
Went to ask for a new key, and they were very helpful indeed.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Needed a new battery.
Other
Rear wiper temperamental.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes