The car is one beast of a machine
Theres not really anything gone major with my RS up to yet, I've had a few electrical faults including the heating. It takes ages to warm up the car and it dosn't clear the windows properly.
The car drives superb it handles like its on rails.
However the brakes are prety poor as standard.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 12th March, 2003
A sweet 4 door hatch back ill never give up!!
When I bought the car it need a new windshield $200 installed, drive shaft $30 used, new headlight $10, back brakes $30, O2 sensor $80, third brake light $4. Well after having the car on the road for a few months I had to replace one motor mount $25 used, new tire free, new wipers twice!!! My heater core return line runs right beside the transmission a little to closely it wore a hole in the side of it and it cost $60 for a new pipe.
Well considering I paid $800 Canadian for it and its 12 years old I can't really complain to much. I took the back wiper blade off of the hatch and took a spoiler off of a 1993 Ford Escort. I painted a one single blue line down the car more on the drivers side. Took the spoiler off of a Blazer and used it for an air dam, then I cut two holes in it for fog lights. I painted the dash inserts silver along with the door handles. On the outside I panted the door handles and the door locks blue. Tinted all the windows limo black, and have a nice sticker on the front window. This car is so reliable it won't die at all, even with the exhaust I put on it there is no back pressure. It now has dual pipes out of the back.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd November, 2002
An all round reliable and High performance oldie (keep your new cars) the old ones are the best
Had to replace worn camshaft and cam followers at 51000 miles.
Had to replace full exhaust system.
Air flow problems with all models of the crank case ventilation system. Had to revert to the Mk1 Trap for best performance.
Comfort becomes an issue unless Recaro seats are fitted. With Recaro seats you feel like part of the car and this makes driving the XR3i an enjoyable experience.
The power of the EFi engine is great and its always there when you need it.
Handling is superb no doubt about that.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd November, 2002
Great car!!!
The motor mount on the passenger side had to replaced. Outer tie rod end had to be replaced. The alignment keeps going out of whack.
This car is the best out of all the cars I have owned. Although its small it goes.
When I bought it I took the muffler off and built a new exhaust for it with dual pipes out the back. I also painted the factory Grey bumpers whit to match the rest of the car as well as tinted the windows on it.
I paid $800 Canadian for it and it needed nothing to get on the road for a little white 4 door hatch back this car is nice and I will never sell it. When I am done with it I will put it in a demo derby!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th November, 2002
Perfect base car for modifying. (If you get a good one)
Handbrake loose. 2 min job though.
Brakes a bit worn. MOT Failure.
Tracking gone. Get this sorted because it's a pain in the bum.
Exhaust front section kept coming loose-Big Bore 4 on the way!
This car is great to start modifying. Mine had FSH so it was running sound.
Electric Windows and Central Locking is good. Fitted Remote Central locking alarm which is cool.
Comes with RS Turbo spoiler as standard. All you need is vents, bumpers, sideskirts and spotlights!
RS Alloys will look good, I just can't find any!
Car is quite quick, beats Nova 1.0/1.2s and canes MK2/3 Fiesta's. Struggles to keep up with a full car load.
A very respectable first car, insurance will be high unless you are on someone else's policy.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th June, 2002
15th Jun 2003, 19:43
I'm sorry, but the words 'quick'and 'Escort Eclipse' should never appear in the same paragraph, let alone sentence! I had on of these cars and it is a reasonable car, no doubt. It is most definitely not a good modifying base, unless your first mod is to sell it and buy something faster. The best things about it were the brake feel and the pedal positions that were good for practicing my toe and heel technique.
RAW.