1985 Ford Escort GL review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bust the timing belt about two years ago but that was my fault for not changing it. The odd bit of welding and a few odds and sods since I bought it 4 years ago.
General comments?
It is a great first time car, you can trash it and it is cheap to repair and to get parts for. It isn't much in the performance stakes but that's not why I bought it.
Always starts.
A great basic town runner.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 7th February, 1999 |