1993 Ford Escort GT review from North America
"By far one of the best first cars for a student looking for something fun and economical."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only major problem with this car has been a timing problem. No other major problems have arisen that weren't just normal wear and tear.
General comments?
I love this car. It has been a fun daily driver that gets good gas mileage yet is still fun to take out to the track and take a run or two.
With only a tire and spring upgrade the car's traction is massively impressive.
Other engine possibilities and modifications make this car a fun project for anyone interested in the challenge of making a "commuter car" into something a bit more fun. powered by Mazda's 1.8L Miata engine the GT model has a decent base to start with for custom turbo applications.
Lots of pep to this car, has never had trouble keeping up with a Civic or other competitors car.
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| High performance family car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 BPD Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 121000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th October, 2004 |