1992 Ford Escort CLX review from UK and Ireland
"Good value for a reliable car despite minor defects"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlights are gone, control unit had to be changed (cost 90
General comments?
Despite all these problems I find this car to be a bargain. I hardly perform any maintenance and I use it every day. Fuel consumption is high (20-25 mpg) but this is not too bad for an old automatic car.
The engine is not a beast, but it is smooth and silent. The steering is a bit heavy although it is powered, but no problem to do a U-turn on a narrow road.
The comfort is good. It is not a very big car, but there is still enough room and I like the sound from the built-in radio. It looks like some leaking in the body might be the cause of the electrical problems I experienced.
The automatic transmission is great, I already had a Ford Falcon (Australian car) with automatic transmission and it makes driving easy. Pity that it is so difficult to find good mechanics in Ireland.
Braking is sometimes funny, unlike a manual car.
My conclusion is that it is a good car which would have been perfect with a slightly better attention to details from the manufacturer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 6th November, 2002 |