1998 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Great little car, on sunny days"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with it since I've had it. Only routine maintenance, none of the break problems everyone else seems to have had.
General comments?
I love this car, but don't think I'd own another one. It depreciates quickly which leaves a trade in virtually impossible unless you want to give the car away, and it is so light, windy driving, hitting puddles, and snow driving (I live in Indiana) is down-right scary sometimes.
It's a sharp quick little car, and sips gas like you wouldn't believe. I've been known to take 2 weeks before re-filling my tank. And it is fun, but not a weather car.
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| Reliable, sensible, economical and with basic creature comforts; BUY IT if you are on a budget :-) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Auto Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2003 |