1993 Ford Escort LX review from North America
"Excellent, inexpensive decent little car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning leaked year I got the car. Had to find a black market freon guy to refill it and patch the hole.
Prior to me getting the car, the original owner had to get the steering column tightened or something (on warranty).
At about 100,000km had all the braked and struts done, front and back.
Lived in a cold climate this year (2002-03)(got as cold as -35 C) and locking device on driver side broke when I put key in lock due to frozen weather. Locks always were a bit sticky on cool weather, but now I cannot open driver door from outside with key. Once unlocked, handle works perfectly fine. Lock de-ice or WD40 did not help. (I will have to take door panel off and fix).
Interior immaculate (cloth seats). Heat/AC works perfectly, cigarette lighter (tho I never use it) perfect, vent in perfect shape (not broken), windows open perfect, tho driver side can get sticky sometimes.
General comments?
Will I ever find such a decent reliable and mostly _inexpensive car_ again? I doubt it!
Excellent on gas. Comfortable on highway. Does not burn oil. Runs like new.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 121000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2003 |