1989 Ford Escort Bonus review from UK and Ireland
"Ideal first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew at 93,000 miles.
Boot leaks.
Rear clusters always don't work.
Brakes worn at 100,000 miles.
General comments?
Very spacious.
Clock on the dashboard is really annoying.
Engine sounds like a bag of nails.
Quick off the mark.
Very reliable.
Slips all over the road in wet weather.
Cheap insurance.
Rattles when my 12" subs are on full blast.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 HCS Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 93000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta 1.1 Popular |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2001 |