1999 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Performance bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
Cheap, peppy, fast and economical.
The ngine could be more refined.
Great value.
Very quick steering.
Good ride.
Nice looks.
After it broke in I get 30mpg in the town and 36-38 mpg on the highway.
Great fit and finish for a $12,000 car. Premium sound with CD sounds pretty good. Interior controls are easy to use and well laid out.
Car and driver said zero to sixty in 7.4 seconds with manual transmission. Sounds really neat when driven hard. Have not done a thing.
I change the oil every 10K and it stays full between changes. Make sure to only use 5w-20 or 5w-30, anything else will screw up the variable timing.
Seems to get great snow traction, mine has the 15 inch wheels and tires. No problems in the snow or rain.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2001 |