Used Ford Escort for Sale near Des Moines, IA

Ford redesigned the Escort with Mazda (the counterpart is, I believe, a 323) in 1991, and gave the GT model a real engine, a high-revving 1.6-liter 16-valve twin-cam four that had 127 horsepower (17 more than the standard 1.8-liter four) coupled with a five-speed. The result was a car that performed better than any Escort to that point, although, like most four-valve-per-cylinder engines, finding the horsepower required standing on the gas. The two-door Escort was an exceptionally well designed car for the money. Seating was comfortable for even tall people in the front, with very nice six-way buckets. An upgraded suspension and aluminum wheels on Goodyear GT+4 radials were included, as were a front and rear spoiler and the most useless fog lights you've ever seen. For a small two-door car, it also had a decent amount of carrying capacity, with fold-down rear seats and a hatchback.

In the end a good car with a strong engine (1.6). Had it for a month or so. Rare with a two doors configuration. Sold for almost nothing but sure it will last for years to come. Powersteering would have been nice...

Much more than I expected out of $550. The thing turns on a dime, brakes every time, and is easy on the wallet, getting a cool 38MPG. It has the single smoothest shifting I've ever seen, in any vehicle. With most of the suspension replaced over the past couple of years, the drive experience is just like coming off the lot.

Great handling, great shifter, never let me down.

This car had few frills but lots of features, unlike any American made car I ever owned, this one started every time I turned the key. The back lifted during hard cornering, but it got great gas mileage, fit into tiny parking spaces, had room for four and never leaked! 1.9 liter engine gave it peppy acceleration, big fat tires made it stop quickly and evenly and the A/C and radio were just great.