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 …

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ann, 02/22/2002

1990 Ford Escort Pony 2dr Hatchback

If you have a choice, don't get Ford vehicle older then 4-5 years - it's all just ONE BIG HEADACKE. Only positive aspect of this car - its fuel economy performance - really good. Repairs, maintenance - you'll spend a fortune. Reliability - NONE!

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novice, 09/12/2002

1990 Ford Escort LX 4dr Hatchback

It's my first car, too. Bought it cheap. Then it sucked huge amount of money in repair, almost triple my purchase price. Bad engine, burn oil. Rattling auto transmission. Narrow interior space. Loose door knobs. Troublesome ignition system (its history showed that it was recalled by manufacturer for this problem, but I didn't know it when I bought it). Slow acceleration.

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Wagon

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	27 MPG
Cost to Drive	$165/month
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
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Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
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Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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