1979 Ford Escort 1.3 L review from Netherlands
"A not really cheap cure for VW Gti boy racers wannabees"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ruptured fuel line.
Leaking radiator.
Differential broke in 2!
No wonder with 220 Hp and 280Nm!
Front brake pads replaced 2 times already. Within 8000 Km.
General comments?
With 220 BHP it just pulls and pulls and pulls :-)
It goes 185Km per hour... and then you shift to fifth!
With a 4-link kit/panhard rod/antidive set and coilovers allround it handles great. All I need now is a cure for oversteer!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 24v V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 118239 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 127841 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2002 |