1991 Ford Escort XR3i review from UK and Ireland
"Recommended as long as you don't mind all the electrics inside the car slowly failing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers seat mount collapsed.
Power windows stopped working.
Drivers door armrest broken.
Alternator.
Seat tilt levers on both seats broken (no back seat passengers).
Rear wiper motor burnt out.
Rev counter stopped working.
General comments?
Unbelievably high insurance for a car that looks dated and goes as fast as most modern, standard 1.4 hatchbacks.
Look carefully at the wheel arches for a few minutes and you can actually see the rust spreading.
Bought the car, ran it for a year, then sold for the same amount. There's always somebody out there who'll buy an old XR3i. So except for high insurance, it was a cheap year of motoring.
CVH engine was very reliable and good on fuel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 cvh Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2008 |