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Advantages: spacious family car Disadvantages: RUST(common Ford problem) not very safe
...FORDESCORT FINESSE
This review is based on a Finesse model of an escort, this model is a 1.6 16v, and it was first registered in 2000 on a 'W' plate.
PERSONAL OWNING
I owned one of these cars from 2000 till 2006 unfortunately it was an insurance write off so had to be replaced.
In the time I owned this car it had a few problems such as the head gasket going along with the cylinder head but this was at around 90,000 miles. It had general ware and tear bits replaced throughout its life but no other major engine problems, suspension problems etc.
Being a ford they are prone to rust and at around about 4-5 years old this car did suffer quite badly from rust mainly noticeable around the arches or the car.
I used this car as a family car in the time I had it I found it spacious for things such as family transporting, shopping...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: its a Ford. Disadvantages: its aa older car now.
...My mum has a Fordescort zetec-e 1.6 car which she has had for about 2 years now. It has be a great car and passed all its MOT's sofar,i've always liked fordescort because their a big car with lots of space but are still cheap to run.
The only thing now is they are old and stoped making them in 2003.
my favorite one is the FordEscort GTI 1.8L it looks good and sounds good. but for me to much on the insurance but my mum's one is good its a (N) 1996 plate. Its old so it dont fill as good as the new cars do but for its age its great, its nippy for around town but you count always fit into parking spaces.
if your looking for a cheap car and don't want a fiesta and wont a bigger car then go for a escort.
in my opinion its a good car....
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Advantages: Extras Disadvantages: Power, electric window switches
...I owned a FordEscort Eclipse 1.3 (H plate) for around 2 years. I used to do 50 miles a day in it during this time and so I am in a position to comment on its reliabilty and driveablity.
The pros of this car were that it was the last in that particular model that were produced so it came with electric windows, metallic paint, a sunroof, body colour bumpers and a spoiler.
The cons were that due ot the window switches being in a poor position on the door handles they got water in them from the rain etc and used to stop working. The engine was an overhead cam and so made a strange noise rather like a sewing machine. After owning the car for just over a year and washing it every weekend, the paint started to flake off. Th
Overall this car was a nice run around but it lacked power and wasnt really built to a high standard....
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