1982 Ford Escort EXP review from North America
"The best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump
CV Shaft.
General comments?
Well, I have to say I really like this car. It's the best 600 dollars I've ever spent! I bought this car from a friend of mine that I use to work with and he only paid 300 dollars or so for the car, and he only got rid of it because he had no room for it. The paint is a little faded with some rough spots, and the interior has no carpet making the cab a little noisy. The seats are far more comfortable than you might expect on an older car and are still in good shape. The car is not very fast, but the four banger is good on gas and its zippy enough for me. It handles surprisingly well. The parts are cheap, and easy to install, due to the fact that the power-train is all escort based. The EXP is basically a two seat Escort, or half an Escort! This car is very reliable and has never left me stranded anywhere. I give credit to the previous owner for that. I plan on keeping this car for awhile, as I have no payments and the heater works great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 66000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2008 |