1998 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"Cheap fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The left front wheel bearing went at around 55000 miles, along with the strut. Shortly thereafter, the right rear wheel bearing went as well.
Car had a problem with the mass airflow sensor that was never corrected, resulting in a periodic "bucking" whenever it coasted without your foot on the gas.
General comments?
Was very cheap and fun. Mine was black with tinted windows, custom wheels, and it had an aftermarket intake and exhaust.
Had it up to 120 (sounded like I was inside a tornado, but hey, it did it).
Handled very well, and got around 27 mpg.
Engine is powerful and bulletproof.
Interior has held up well.
Cheap!
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| Would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, well made car in it's class |
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda B2000 |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2004 |