1989 Ford Escort Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"A comfortable pocket rocket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The exhaust system needed replacing, although it was still on its original exhaust after almost 89000 miles.
There was a slight problem with the brake light switch which was easily and cheaply fixed.
General comments?
For a large car, it is severely quick and handles quite well.
The cabin is roomy and comfortable and has a decent level of soundproofing.
The Ghia has a pretty good stereo system as standard, as it has a built-in amplifier.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89698 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91284 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2002 |