1993 Ford Escort GT review from North America
"Great student car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I recently bought my Ford Escort GT from my grandpa so most of the problems happened while he still owned it.
Timing belt needed replacing at around 80,000 kilometers.
Breaks needed replacing at 127,000 kilometers and then the master cylinder needed to be replaced at about 128,400 kilometers.
The automatic seat belts don't work well in the winter and become annoying, however they work very well in the summer.
General comments?
This is my first car and I love it!
This car is pretty efficient and fun to drive.
In the winter I never plug it in and on the coldest mornings it still starts up on the first try.
Everything is great about this car. It handles reasonably well for an older car and is quick off the line.
The front seats are comfortable, but the rear seats are not.
I did buy this car from my grandpa who got this car serviced regularly and never drove it hard, which makes it drive like a brand new car.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 131000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2004 |