1998 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Fun reliable vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cooling thermostat.
General comments?
Very reliable! I had the car while I was going to college 900 miles away from home, so I spent many long hours on the road, and I never had any major problems with it. The engine comes stock with a good bit of power relative to the car's size, and the addition of a K&N filter, and the removal of the restrictive resonators only helped the situation. The only negative I found was that the model I had didn't have cruise. I would definitely buy another.
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| Reliable, sensible, economical and with basic creature comforts; BUY IT if you are on a budget :-) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 I4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Eagle Talon |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2007 |