1979 Ford Escort 1.6 GL mk2 review from Australia and New Zealand
"For $600 off a elderly couple, it's a bargain and a half"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
General Rust All through the car, especially in the boot where the water has been running down the back windows and into the boot (the seal could be gone). There are other rust markings on the car where the previous owner has tried to patch them up, didn't do a bad job with it and the body work still looks OK.
Engine seems fine, the car was owned by an elderly couple with a family for its entire life.
The front seats are wearing, as well as the seat-belts.
The carpets in the front have been cut out since I got the car due to my feet slipping when driving.
General comments?
They are not the most roomy cars, the drivers seat is so far forward, but it might work well this way because it doesn't seem to bother me too much while driving.
The back seems pretty comfy, so my friends should be happy, but I don't really care cos i'll be driving. Hope its comfy for the ladies as well.
I think twin black racing strikes and a spoiler would complete the look of this mean yellow racers... have a look for yourselves.
"http://home.iprimus.com.au/myprimus/sangeo/images/escort"
I'm pretty happy with it, seeming its my first car, hopefully she holds out a few years more and maybe she'll get a bit of work done to her.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220200 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2002 |