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Lauren, 06/23/2010
2003 Ford Escort ZX2 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just got this car as a graduation gift and it definitely was not my choice car, but anyways it drives really well and its fun to drive. It is as basic as a car can get, no power anything, no cruise control, etc. I feel like it will last me so many more years, i feel safe in this car. The only major complaint is how hard it vibrates the entire car when idling. So although it doesn't have a lot of fun gadgets, it's reliable and a good first car.
Approaching 200,000 and counting
rimrocks@hotmail.com, 07/10/2015
2003 Ford Escort ZX2 Deluxe 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my ZX2 new because I needed a car and this one fit my budget at the time. I had intended on keeping it 2 to 3 years and then trading up. Needless to say that was quite some time ago and I have no plans on getting rid of it yet. It is dependable, economical, and fun to drive. I drive in the mountains and the 5 speed manual transmission is a real kick. We go over a mountain pass to Yellowstone Park and the ZX2 handles it well enough to have the Harleys pull over to let me pass. I have done minimal repairs to it and do not expect that to change.
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Great first car
zx2 in IL, 08/07/2010
2003 Ford Escort ZX2 Premium 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drive on average 600 miles a week, so I've put this car through its paces. I love it. It gets great gas mileage, looks great, runs like a dream. Some people complain about the vibration or the engine volume; but I really don't notice it. My only complaints are that with a 2003 it's hard to find replacement parts if your girlfriend puts it in the ditch trying to drive in six inches of snow.
Best gas mileage is at 60 mph
Tom P., 08/10/2008
2003 Ford Escort ZX2 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drive this car 100 miles a day. My best gas mileage is at 60 mph. 40.1 mpg at that speed with the A/C off and 37.6 with it on. This car gets 33 mpg at 80 mph withthe A/C on and mpg increase as you slow down. I've owened this car since it was new. I bought it with 6 miles on it I have put 149,994 miles on this car and it has yet to leave me walking. It is a small car and has very good looks for a small car. Its roomy in side and not bad on long trips. I've driven it will 3 other adults in for over 4 hours. The trunk is very big for a car of this size. The rearseat folds down and I've put 4 8ft 4x4 in side the car. I do not know why Ford quit making them with gas prices as high as they are.
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Jennie Graham, 08/27/2008
2003 Ford Escort ZX2 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my ZX2 in 2004 with 39000 miles on it. It now has 53000 miles on it. It has been a very reliable car and I have had not one mechanical problem with it. It does idle rough. I love the sporty style and it is fun to drive and is good on gas. I wish Ford would build these cars again because I would love to purchase a new one.
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