1998 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"It's the bomb!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt tensioner went wrong and threw off the timing.
General comments?
This car has a lot of bang for your buck, I calculate it should be just about the best bang for your buck ratio you got going out there.
The car is a trooper, I have been putting it through severities and it has not complained until the timing went off. I have put a serious dent in the arrogance of the Honda owners.
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| Would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, well made car in it's class |
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 I-4 Zetec DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Excel |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2001 |