1997 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Great bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have a difficult time increasing speed with the air conditioner on.
The rear-view mirror easily falls off.
Quite uncomfortable on long trips. I can usually last for about 3 hours before needing a stretch.
The cup holders do not fit pop cans.
General comments?
I have had great experiences with this car, such as gas mileage and reliability.
Having the car for almost 4 years, we have spent less than $500 Canadian on unforeseen repairs.
Generally, we can get 550km per tank, compared to 250km with my previous vehicle, which was a Ford Taurus.
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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 | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2003 |