Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si (113ps) 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value for money. Mine has Air con, electric windows.. heated screen. etc. All for £1500
Costs
Ok on petrol, tyres can be had cheaply (£20 brand name) if you look around. Parts / servicing are reasonably cheap - Find a good local garage and breakers and your well away!
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On the road
Driving
Handles pretty well, but doesn't inspire total confidence when pushed - brakes feel weak when pushed and the front wheels will lock on a damp or wet road if you brake too late or hard!
Performance
Ok for what it is. You get 113bhp which is the same as the newer GTI escorts,but it's a lower insurance group! Will see away most things at the lights - Pulls very well in 1st / 2nd gear if you rev it above 3.5k
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Living with it
Reliability
Good
Image
It's a ford..... accept that and you won't be disapointed
Comfort
Lots of room (I'm 6'ft 5 and get in ok), but the seats aren't the most supportive and on a long trip it can be annoying
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Security and Service
Security
Has a FF alarm. - Hasn't been nicked.
Service
Second hand private buy so no service comments. Avoid expensive dealers thou - a load of big repair bills aren't gonna make a Ford more valuable on resale!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rough / sluggish when cold - ok after 5 mins or so.
Other
Seems to use it's rear tyres pretty quickly.
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