1997 Ford Escort Si review from UK and Ireland
"An impressive, quick and relatively cheap hot hatch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The back box had a hole in the underside approximately 10cm x 7cm at the time of sale (!)
3 wheel nuts on each wheel at the time of sale (!)
Battery died at 12000 miles.
H.T. lead disintegrated due to the dealer's error of using cheaper parts.
Creaking dashboard.
Slight leak in the rear window seal.
General comments?
The car was not that quick initially, that was until I added a K&N 57i induction kit.
The doors need a bit more of a hard push to close.
Nice cabin space and layout.
Seats are comfortable.
Dashboard presented clearly.
Car is impressive to others.
Handles great at high speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8i 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 11549 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27560 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2001 |