1998 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Next to my house, the smartest purchase of my life"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery in 2003.
Battery in 2009.
Tires at 55000, new Coopers, they were terrible.
Tires at 85000, back to Goodyears, excellent.
Brakes at 100000; I am a coaster.
Heater core at 105000.
Serpentine belt at 75000.
Thermostat at 105000.
One light bulb on the shifter.
Original radio (under warranty), then replaced replacement with a Sony.
Oxygen sensor.
A/C still works very cold.
No car payment.
General comments?
Only new car I ever purchased. Can't kill it.
Great gas mileage.
Cruise works, A/C works, stereo works, what else do you need?
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| Reliable, sensible, economical and with basic creature comforts; BUY IT if you are on a budget :-) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 3rd February, 2009 |