1986 Ford Escort GL review from Romania
"One of the best even by today's standards"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gear box only needed few repairs.
General comments?
The safest and easier to handle (best road holding) car I ever drove in almost 1,200,000 km I have made up to now (other cars driven were VW Scirocco, Golf III 1994 model, Passat III 1994 and 1996 models, Toyota Corolla 1996 and 2000 models, Land Cruiser HZJ80 and BJ75, Mazda 323 1993 model, Alfa Romeo Berlina 1968 model, Renault 5 1985 model and Clio 1997 model, etc.)
My opinion is based on my driving style which is pretty "sporty".
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 198000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2001 |