1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Sport 2.0 Zetec from North America

Summary:

An import fighting, back road amusement ride

Faults:

Mass air sensor.

General Comments:

This has been a great car to get to and from work.

A couple of months ago I put a set of Eibach springs, Tokico struts and performance rubber on the car. My little work car can now handle with the best of the four bangers.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th August, 2000

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0 from North America

Summary:

Best sport compact car value under 20,000 easy!

Faults:

Other than obvious oil changes, I have had no problems whatsoever with the car.

General Comments:

My dealer service has been superb, when I bought the car, the dealer, who happened to be a friend of mine, showed me this car and said "this is the best bang for the buck I can give you". Of the cars I had to chose from I chose this above a Cavalier Rally Sport, Chevy S-10 Extreme, Pontiac Grand Am GT, and Toyota Celica GT. I've never regretted it for an instant!!

This car has an amazing performance record and amazing gas economy. I would easily buy this car over again!!! I've driven a lot of cars (including a 68 and 57 Chevrolet Corvette). If you have 10-20,000 to spend on a new car, this is where your money is.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th August, 2000

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0L from North America

Summary:

Best bang for your buck

General Comments:

This car provides the performance and handling of a stock 20-22 thousand dollar car for 15 thousand dollars fully loaded.

I have never had any problems with my ZX2. The only time it's been in a garage is for oil changes and belt inspections.

This car out accelerates and out performs every car in its class. There are now a large number after market performance parts available for the ZX2 too. The Focus ZX3 and Escort ZX2 may share the same motor, but the ZX2 is faster and out performs the ZX3 due to its higher gear ratios and lighter body weight. I think the ZX2 looks more sporty too. I love this car because of its reliability and fun.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th August, 2000

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0 Zetec from North America

Summary:

A major high performance bargain

Faults:

Before I had it, there is a service receipt for a driver side power window fix.

I had a click on the caliper to break and all it was was a rattle, very minor.

General Comments:

I love my ZX2, for the money I paid and what's available on the market, I think my ZX2 is what I wanted. It's a great car, not as common as a Cav. or a Honda.

There will always be better and worse cars, but what I got, I am very happy with. No, my car is not perfect, I did not expect a perfect car, because I bought it used, but it has surpassed my expectations. Plus the posibilities of expanding the performance are excellent. Sad day for Ford to say goodbye to the ZX2 in Canada, it will be misses. AND I WILL NOT buy the ZX3 (toooo ugly).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th August, 2000

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Sport 2.0 Zetec from North America

Summary:

Bang for the buck!

Faults:

Minor problems with front braking fixed with TSB. That's it.

General Comments:

This car rules. Ford should continue manufacturing this model and give it an upgrade in the future. The Focus ZX3 is not a suitable replacement.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th August, 2000

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0 from North America

Summary:

Good

Faults:

I have gone through 2 transmissions (racing).

My fuse box caught on fire (my fault).

Other then that, the car has been perfect.

Oh, and the brake problem everyone else has been having.

General Comments:

I love the car. I have put it through a lot of crap and it is still running. It has great handling and acceleration, and I personally think it looks pretty good.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 10th August, 2000

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0 Zetec from North America

Summary:

Great car, cheap, sporty, nuff said

Faults:

Nada, Zippo, Zilch, very reliable car.

General Comments:

This has been one of the best cars I have ever owned, not a single problem in 2 1/2 years.

Sporty, economical, everything I was looking for in a car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th August, 2000

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Sport from North America

Summary:

Do not buy this car!!

Faults:

Brake problems!!!!! Had to take it back for a service 4 times!! A great inconvenience!!

Also, the transmission acts as if it is searching for 1st gear when I start and stop. Car is very noisy. Would not recommend this car to anyone!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 7th August, 2000

15th Nov 2007, 00:41

Wow! Did you just learn how drive a car, or can you simply not drive at all?

5th Apr 2008, 20:13

The brake problems you have experienced must be the result of poor service. Mechanics are always clever when coming up with expanations for follow up problems but I can assure you that they are at fault.