2001 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"For the price ($8888), it's easily the best car on the market"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None.
General comments?
For the price (I paid $8888) it is easily the best car for the money.
Aside from a nice sleek styling, it is surprisingly comfortable. I owned a 1995 Escort and this is an upgrade in every respect.
The dash is well displayed. The engine is very peppy. It's best feature is the nimble power steering - I've owned 200SX, Neon, Mirage and Sentra and none began to compare to the handling of the new Escort.
The ride is tight without sway.
One major downside: it is a very noisy ride. I don't why Ford can't quiet the vehicle a bit. But I can overlook that as it is a small car.
I would say the only better cars in it's class are the Focus, Civic, Protege & Corolla - but they cost a lot more.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 14 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1100 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2001 |