1989 Ford Escort Sport review from UK and Ireland
"A safe buy with a hidden edge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The tracking had to be re-done due
to a previous accident I suppose.
The brake pads and disks are now worn out at 85000.
Joints of the sun roof are looking worn out.
Numbers on the speedometer had melted down before I bought it.
General comments?
This car is an absolute bargain for what it does.
First of all, the engine keeps in low revs at all times due to a long gearbox which won't wear the engine out quickly.
The cabin is in perfect condition for its age and is more comfortable than most recent medium sized cars.
Although the car feels more stable than most recent small cars, its old aerodynamics design can be noticed on motorways on a windy day.
But on the other hand, the consumption of petrol is good enough for an 80's sports car (42miles/gallon on motorways).
It's a good, silent and fast
comfortable car.
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| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Talbot Horizon |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2002 |