1997 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"A car that needs no love"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Thermostat stuck at 40,000mi. Had to shave head and replace head gasket.
Both front rotors have warped, twice.
Changed spark plugs and timing belt at 160k. miles.
General comments?
I like this car. I have seriously ran the tar out of it.
I change the oil around every 12 thousand miles.
I think this car has held up well considering I drive it 130 miles per day to work and back.
I usually exceed 95mph at least once a day for a 10 to 15 mile stretch.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32305 miles |
| Most recent distance | 192400 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2003 |