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1986 Ford EscortReview

Dawn writes:

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College Car — great gas mileage - I drove this thing into the ground commuting to college, but it was definately up to the challenge.

Pros: Great gas mileage

Cons: not very attractive

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Dont Bother — Mine is the EXP model. It has 2 seats and a massive hatch back. Its little four cylander engine squirts out about 76 horespower.

Pros: It's 22 years old and gt 26 miles per gallon.

Cons: Ugly, Small, Slow, ect.

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1986 Ford EscortReview

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After The Crash, We Needed A Car To Get Us From A To B — 3rd car for the sum of £350 from some back street allotment up Craghead. We needed a car to get us from A to B and unfortunately this was aqquired. In the end I drove it to a scrapyard in Sacriston and left it there in car heaven.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: It had a hole in the floor which was neatly covered by the floor carpet but it was more reliable than the last escort I had. Dodgy M O T pass (I think)

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1986 Ford EscortReview

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Canine Undercarriage — bought an 18-month old car from friend as my 18th birthday present to myself. After the Allegro everything was going to be good, but this was incredible. Right in the middle of the mid-80s 'hot hatch' era and was bettered only by the RS2000 and Ford Capri Turbo. Fast (for its time), 0-60 in about 8 seconds and I got it up to 130mph indicated. Good brakes and tweaked suspension could handle it. No ABS or TC in those days though!

Pros: Jazzed up every day car

Cons: expensive to insurer, shredded front tyres and fair but of understeer

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1986 Ford EscortReview

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Really Nice Car. — I really liked this car. Was blue with white stripes down the lower half. Kept it a long time and only traded it in cos i wanted the new shape Escort.

Pros: Nice colour.

Cons: It was only 3 door and I do like 5 door.

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1986 Ford Escort 2 Dr LX Hatchback Review

patrick says:

Overall, pretty reliable, but also pretty terrible. Had no engine power, gas mileage was only ok, had no A/C, sunroof leaked. One of my least favorite cars I ever owned.

vs1986 Acura Integra LS Sedan FWD

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Looks/Style Ranked 1986 Acura Integra LS Sedan FWD better.

"I love the angled lines, the low profile looks and the pop-up headlights. "

Cargo Capacity Ranked 1986 Acura Integra LS Sedan FWD worse.

"It was a hatchback that could fit a lot of cargo"

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2003 Ford Escort Reviews

exterior is a newer style. interior is nice. not to bad on gas. easy to drive. lately have had problems with steering belts braking and speedometer being 5 miles slower than wat ur acctually going. ov... Read More

Escort Zx2 (lead Footer) By Austin

This car handles nimbly, probably due to the light weight, but the stock tires don't have very much grip and the suspension is soft (when stock). The car is fun to drive on the whole though, especial... Read More

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2002 Ford Escort Reviews

Fun Car By dodgeviper2022

bought this car in 09 and have done very little too it and runs when no one elses will die hard little car and fun to drive looks good going fast have had it to 120 and no problems and fun Read More

Great Little Car By Tedzinski

Love the size...small yet four doors for convience and a suprisingly large trunk. Car is never trouble, I just turn the key and go. Its quieter than my new Focus. Wish Ford had done a little better o... Read More

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2001 Ford Escort Reviews

Great Starter Car By Brightwell2016

Love my little zx2 She takes off like a Rocket at lights and let me tell you i love leaving those big V8 mustangs in the dust , This little girl runs ! My zx2's name is foxy I bought her for $1,000 wi... Read More

Nice By Margaret

its a good car it is hard to get a car seat in and out of car andit does sit low to ground but ober all I love it it be a good car for a small family great on gas Read More

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2000 Ford Escort Reviews

Its Fun. By Hettboy

It looks good for what's about to happen to it. For a car with one seat and no interior I guess its comfortable. It has some rust under the doors. I plan on welding some metal in there when I build th... Read More

Buy It As A Starter Car By Josh

Appearance- Ugly Performance- Handles well, Brakes well, Overall not bad Cost of ownership- Gas amazing, maintenance not TOO much Build Quality- Needed some general repairs Fun Factor- Decent Great ca... Read More

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1999 Ford Escort Reviews

Renminicense By Seefer

My scort...mmm..bring me back memories, was the car i bought when my first and only son came to the world, i was in need of a car reliable y with a good mileage per gas, so this was sent fron heaven, ... Read More

Soccer Mom By lkn2cln

This car gets you from A to B nothing special or fancy. It does the job.Does pretty good on gas,Has decent amount of foot room,nice size trunk.It just isnt very fast takes forever just to leave the li... Read More

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