Bought the car with a blowing exhaust, which has since been replaced with a chrome one and this has been fine since.
Since having the car, the only faults have been the air flow system, which was fixed in a matter of hours, and the motor for the drivers window packed up, but was fixed cheaply; I bought a new runner and motor from a scrap yard for £35, and easily fitted it myself.
I find this is the best car I have ever driven. The 1.8 litre engine gives out lots of power, and when tested it gave me 0-60mph in just under 9 seconds. I have never got all of the top speed, but have experienced 110mph in it, which was very easy and still a good ride.
There is lots of room inside, which is important for me being 6ft 4 and 16 stone. The seats also are more than satisfying.
Also when driving sensibly, I get a great return of just over 40mpg.
My car has been lowered by 60mm and is riding on low profile tyres, which give it a very sporty look.
I'm all for a fast ford and I love escorts.
A 1.8 si won't do 0-60 in under 9 seconds, no-way.
The same engine in a fiesta (xr2i 16v) only just scrapes the 9 second mark and that is a lighter car.
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