2004 Ford EcoSport review from Mexico
"Build quality is terrific"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely nothing, except the stereo is pretty cheezy.
There was not one single defect, as delivered from the factory.
Build quality is first class.
General comments?
Drove the Ecosport up to Canada from Mexico and spent the winter here; so far so good.
Getting parts might be tough up here in Canada, or in the U.S.
The oil filter used is totally unknown here; luckily I brought two along from Mexico.
The leather interior was worth every penny of the extra cost: the leather is smooth as butter.
Has lots of power, at least with the manual transmission. Quiet cruising, at least for a 4-cylinder.
Rear seat room is not for adults, though.
This SUV gets appreciative looks wherever we go.
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| Fun car for a low price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 20000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Cadillac Catera |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2005 |