1995 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Perfect car for the poor, college student"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
For as many miles that this little beauty has on it, I've had the minimal amount of problems. The tie-rod end had to be replaced somewhere around 105,000 miles. The switch for the four way lights is missing and the horn doesn't work, but that's more due to one of the previous owners, not the car. A friend of mine managed to destroy the automatic seatbelt on the driver's side, which, as a poor college student, I haven't had the money to fix yet.
Currently, it's developed a short somewhere in the electrical system that has been draining the battery whenever it's not being driven. I haven't yet found out where the problem is, but I'm hoping that it isn't something major.
General comments?
For the way I drive, this little car is perfect for me.
It's quick, with a lot of pep.
It handles sharp turns and winding roads well at high speeds.
It's cute, flashy, with plenty of room for a small sedan.
The gas mileage is excellent.
Plus, it has more pickup and power than most people would think.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Aries |
| Date of Entry | 20th March, 2003 |