1990 Ford Escort LX review from UK and Ireland

Nothing.

I have done 13,000 miles in a year and I have had no problems with the car.

Usual wear and tear and rust starting to appear at bottom of the driver's door.

Clutch occasionally makes a loud clicking noise.

Manual choke is a pain, but more reliable than the automatic one.

As this Escort is the old style model it is far from modern, but inside it does not feel too dated.

I do not like the two tone paint-work and red bumper inserts, and my previous Escort L looked classier.

The 1.4 engine is rough, noisy and a bit sluggish, but once you build up some speed it cruises at 70-75mph comfortably.

The steering does not feel very sporty compared to my other car (Ford Focus), but it is pleasant enough to drive.

Unfortunately it looks as if rust will take this Escort, but as a bargain banger run-around you won't get much better.