Other Ford Escort (1990 - 2001) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like run of the mill cars I am not bothered by image.

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

    they liked it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, overall a good inexpensive car to run.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    another escort... to be continued

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £200

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Cheap, automatic, low mileage, reasonable spec

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good. Handles well not enough feel but still alright. Quite fun. Silky smooth CTX transmission.

    What's it like to park?

    Dreadfull to higher boot lid. Mirrors are quite small but you get used to it. Several dinks in the bumbers and bump strips knackered from previous owner.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not in its short life. (May she RIP (Rust in Peace)). Usual things discs and pads and exhaust my own fault (reversed in the dark).

    What's most practical about your car?

    Not an issue.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Internal boot release.