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Mohamed writes:
1999 Ford Escort 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
Proshigh prformance Conssmall
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Bb — I bought this car in 2005 with a hair over 100,000 miles on the clock. The photo shows the car as it was when I first bought. It was a nice looking car in good condition, and the Volvo reliability reputation was a clincher for the sale. Well, things went downhill and fast. ... (Read more)
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Craig writes:
1999 Ford Escort 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
Proslow maintenance, high mpg, quality is good, and used price tag cheap Consnot a good car for tinkering, performance is less than desired and the dash does not match any of the other trim.
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Very Reliable — It is a very reliable car. I also like that it is rated poorly because they are cheap to buy. I have owned 3 escorts so far but am looking for a change in the near future. No need of repairs. Performance could use a little upgrades but Ford made it difficult to even put a header on. Appearance is great outside it looks very modern especially with the black headlights smoked and the trim all painted. Cost of ownership is around $1 a month so far and gets 35mpg going back and forth to work (very little highway) It is not really that fun to drive (automatic) but VERY reliable. | ||
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Gamblor writes:
1999 Ford Escort 4 Dr SE Sedan Review
ProsSeems dependable for being a salvage car. ConsNoisey 
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Good Beater Car For Getting Back And Forth To Work. — Salvage car. Has lots a clattering, clanging and other noises. Intermittently has no brake lights. Ceiling fabric has come undone in the back. Mileage isn't the best. Color is green and looks like a small Taurus. But for all that it is petty and gets me to work. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Jessica writes:
1999 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Cool Coupe Review
ProsGood gas mileage, great handling, light weight. ConsFord, needs a turbo or two
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Handles All Day, Sips Gas, Kinda Sucks. — Good first car, sips on gas, and handles all day long. Very fun to drive, quick off the line if running correctly. I inherited it at 185,000 miles or so, and had to replace the engine and transmission once, the rear-main seal twice (torque converter kept warping, hence tranny replacement), and the motor mount once (it shakes like a polaroid picture while idling). Fun nonetheless, brakes pretty well. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Deb writes:
1999 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan Review
ProsCheap to run and fix :) ConsVERY Common, no individuality here.
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Totally Trustworthy, Won't Let You Down. — Solid, reliable and quick off the mark. A joy to drive, plenty of legroom and economical on fuel. Great for nipping to the shops or long haul up and down the motorway. Great handling, really fun to drive. Get one! Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Michael writes:
1999 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Hot Coupe Review
Proshas same 0-60 as a v6 eclipse Consstill not enough umph as i want
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Eric writes:
1999 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Hot Coupe Review
ProsFast, agile, great mpg, excellent platform to build off of. ConsMediocre-at-best build quality as far as fit & finish is concerned. Plastic interior etc.
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Escort Zx2- The Name Just Wasn't Fair. (and Was Dropped In 2001-2002 To Just Zx2) — Though technically an Escort, the ZX2 was really the progenitor of the new ZX3. The 2.0 Liter DOHC I-4 Ztech was a fantastic platform to build off of for "tuners". So much so, in fact that they recycled most of it for the Focus power plant. Coming with 130hp out of the box, it beat the Civic EX in power (127hp). Having a better weight/power ratio than a Focus, as well as superior gear ratios, it was notable quicker and more agile than a similarly equipped Focus. My ZX2 went through various stages of performance modifications: Cold Air intake. K&N Filter Charger Diablo Superchip Borla Exhaust Limited Slip Differential Removed speed limiter... With 93 Octane, I was running about 180hp at the flywheel, 150ish at the wheels. After removing some extra weight, the power to weight ratio was pretty impressive. All this and it got 35-40mpg if you babied it... not that I usually did. I loved the car. I miss the car. I want another one. | ||
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Jessica writes:
1999 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Hot Coupe Review
ProsPros: Low fuel consumption, very responsive acceleration, appealing design, neat interior finition. Inexpensive car and insurance coverage. Can be equipped with power everything. ConsToo many variations on the same model: HOT or COOL models don't mean anything, it all depends on what the buyer picked in the options list. Not enough room in the back. Seats are a little hard and not too comfortable for the longer trips.
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Rare And Sporty! — Rare and sporty! If you're hoping to find a car that will get people to look again when you drive by, a ZX2 is the car for you. Since they were only sold in '98, '99 and '00, you don't get to see one every day. Its 2.0 L VCT Zetec engine can take on any Civic, so you won't have to worry about losing your bragging rights! Great visibility all around, small to fit in tight parking spots and easy to customize. Gotta love it! | ||
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Luke4222 writes:
1999 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Cool Coupe Review
ProsGreat miles to the gallon. Easy to customize. ConsFront wheel drive. 
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Fun To Play With — I really like the style of the body. Fun to drive only if its a manual....of course. Its easy to work on. Handles great through turns. Plenty of trunk space for stereo systems. Lots of custom made parts to choose from. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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etg writes:
1999 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Hot Coupe Review
Prosthis car runs great pick up is ok and the body is in good shape Consdriver seat is very uncompatible not enough room. it needs shocks.
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