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Good While it Lasted, but in Shop a Lot
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Escort 2 Dr LX Hatchback
Review
I bought this car with 71,000 miles on it. Now, 3 and a half years later, it has almost 103,000 miles. However, I have spent over $1,500 in repairs in the years I owned it. (Bought it for $1,200). I have replaced a ball joint, the fuel pump, spark plug wires, starter, brake line, and the throttle. When I replaced it with a Nissan, the exhaust (at the exhaust manifold) was going bad. Good car, but only if you want to spend lots of money in repairs, and only if you want to be in the shop with it every other month.
Favorite Features
Good gas mileage, easy to manuever into tight spaces
Suggested Improvements
Better mechanical quality.
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Cheap to own.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Escort 2 Dr LX Hatchback
Review
Fairly reliable and easy to work on, parts are getting scarce. Enjoyable to drive and good acceleration with 5- speed and 1.9 liter engine.
Favorite Features
Mileage, reliability.
Suggested Improvements
Seats, parts supply.
Cool Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Hatchback
Review
i bought this car a few years ago with 135k and havnt had any major problems with it. I get about 25 mpg in city driving. It's sweet and fun to drive
Favorite Features
Gas mileage, hatch, color (dark blue)
Suggested Improvements
Fun Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Hatchback
Review
I bought this car 6 1/2 years ago with 132,000 miles on it. Now has 172K. Very reliable and fun to drive, stands out in a crowd. It gets decent gas mileage, 25 mpg in the city stop and go traffic. (Auto 3 spd) I will keep this car for a while and I have been pleased with it
Favorite Features
Color, comfort, size, hatch
Suggested Improvements
None
Great First Car - Except For Repairs
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1990 Ford Escort 2 Dr LX Hatchback
Review
This was my first car, and for $500, I'm not complaining. I bought the car with 77,000 miles on it, and it has now 87000 on it, but not without a few replacements. Alternator, starter, distributor, and some front end work was all the major repairs. But I cant' complain about the 30+ mpg! A little more horsepower would be nice, mostly for passing on the highway. But she still does 75 mph with ease on the freeway. Highly unrecommended for a first car!
Favorite Features
Gas mileage! Automatic seatbelts, 80's red interior, heat is unreal, VERY simple to install a aftermarket audio system.
Suggested Improvements
Cupholders! More horsepower, also, use Electronic Fuel Injection instead of Central Fuel Injection.
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