Ford Escort Hatchback 1.6 Serenade 5d (1997/P) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Good, reliable runner.
Costs
Quite a common car so parts easy to come by (and reasonably priced).
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable driving position, handling doesn't inspire confidence but handles well when pushed.
Performance
Fair, expected a little more grunt from a 1.6i.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not let me down yet...
Image
Nice looking car compared to similar in the same league.
Comfort
OK, a (left) foot rest would be nice.
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Security and Service
Security
Not hard to drive away...but then not a favourite target.
Service
Used car so used third party services.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes