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The review is for the 1997 redesign which, by the way, has a more powerful engine so performance should be improved. From everything I've heard so far, though, fuel economy is still quite good.
The 1999 Suzuki Esteem might be worth a look, as it's engine has been upgraded. I haven't spoken to any recent Hyundai owners, but I do recall the Hyundai Pony being abysmal!
Dave
Is the 2.0 l engine up to it when coupled with 4 speed Auto transmission?
All comments welcome.
I forgot to mention the features. Most of the power items are standard, power windows, power door locks, air conditioning, assisted brakes and steering. No ABS, but I got one of my favorite little items, power side view mirrors.
brown
Thank you for your reassuring evaluation of ESCORT vs. HONDA. I am not sorry I bought the car, but my kids are so Toyota loyal, they gave me a hard time when the Sable needed repairs. It is nice to know that my reputation will not be further marred.
Most Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer wagons sold in the US are made in Hermosillo, Mexico.
Interestingly, most Toyota Corollas and Honda Civics are made either in the US or Canada.
With the big boys all becoming global players, you can't tell where a car is made just by looking at the nameplate.
there are 2 choise:
1st, 95, while with higher mileage 88K
2nd, 94 with mileage only 70k
which is better?
I am not sure if this kind of car can run over 120k?
thank your reply!
tires
coolant
several bulbs
all wiper blades
rear wiper blade arm (warranty)
a fuse placed in the wiring (recall)
All other repairs due to two accidents.
things still going (never replaced):
brakes
clutch
shocks/struts
exhaust
belts
hoses
plugs
spark plug wires
front end alignment (amazing)
I change the oil/filter every 5k
In good weather I get about 40-42 mpg on mostly highway(within city limits) some city some country road.
This car is extremely easy to maintain, compared to my '81 Skylark. The filter is accessible from the top, and the drain plug is quite easy to get to from the front bottom.
Compared to Civics and Corollas, I think the Escorts are much less likely to be stolen or car-jacked. Repair and replacement parts are also inexpensive and easy to find.
fordlover
The APA's broker also sent us to a crooked dealer whose sales manager and owner played games. (Luciani Acura on Jean Talon West in Montreal,QC) The salesman had one of those cheesy Time-Life pocket calculators and seemed troubled to explain financing options, let alone the merits of the car. He wrote down a figure on a notepad and implied "take it or leave it." And the dealership owner...oh my god she was such a witch! She refused to let us drive on the highway for fear that it would add too many miles to her "brand new" demo. Isn't a demo supposed to be used for customer test drives?? Anyway we left disgusted.
Why does the APA do business with these guys?
Instead, we used the invoice list to shop around and struck a fair deal elsewhere.
Your question: why are invoice prices so secretive here? Simple answer: they're out to screw the consumer.
Sorry that I couldn't help you, that's enough ranting for now.
Miro.
loose the cam shaft pulley?
the following problem. Head bold driver's side
front rusting thru ?
I loves it!!!
Anything I should worry about?
1) The car stalls sometimes when I am stuck in stop and go driving. It also happens at other times, but not consistently. At first I thought I had to get used to the clutch, but I now know the problem is not me.
2) The power window on the driver side goes all the way down with one touch, it should go only a short distance unless I hold the button down.
I also have a question, when I have the airflow on vent, I get outside air, but if I point the dial and the face and foot symbol, it is cold air, like it is when the air conditioner on. This I don't mind when the weather is 100 degrees (like it has been in LA), but is this normal?
Any '99 owners experiencing this?
The wife and I have a 94 Escort LX 4-door sedan and we loves it!!
We are keeping the '94 so we will happily have 2 Fords. '94 seems to be a good year for that car.
I hope '99 (wagon)is as reliable.
-Jim G
Even though I have those 2 minor issues, I would buy the Escort again if I had to make the choice again. I love the gas mileage, the size the look and I am hoping to have the same happy relationship with my car that everyone else seems to have had.
One thing so far that concerned us: we tried starting the car with AC, radio, and lights on, and it refused to start. We had driven it 90 miles or so; battery should be charged up. I turned off the accessories and it started fine. Other cars I have had would start with the stuff turned on.
But we are still quite happy with the vehicle.
Now, was there an escort LX early in 99? The dealer said this one (the SE) was a "99 and a half." A newer '99, on the lot just a couple weeks. Other than power locks and windows being standard are there any other differences? I am glad I got the latest '99. I will be curious to see the focus wagon, but it would have cost more money for sure. We were just under $14k including tax with this one.
-JG
Thanks
I have a '93 Escort wagon with 99,000 miles on it and it runs like it has at least another 99,000 left in it.
If the owner of the 95 Escort can produce the service records and my own mechanic checked it over, I would buy the car. I bought a 91 Toyota Corolla with 80,000 for $6,500 a year ago for my daughter, I paid top Blue book price because I knew the owner and it had been pampered for the 7 years. Check out the handy guides on this website to find out if the price is reasonable.
90,000 miles. $300 a month for 3 years with a $2600 trade in can't be beat. Seems like a great car. We shall see.
Now have over 400 but was getting an oily fume smell out of vents. This smell only happened after car was warmed up and only when coming to a stop after driving. Dealer did a TSB with a deoderize a/c plenum. Still getting a slight smell but not as bad. Called dealer and he said need to drive a couple of weeks for deoderizer to work through ducts but may need to bring back in to do it again. Seems strange that smell only comes after coming to a stop. Anyone else have this type of problem and what was solution?
2. It looks like I have narrowed my search to the Subaru Legacy, Subaru Impreza and the Escort/Focus. I don't care about performance too much. I just want minimal hassle, minimal noise and a little cargo space. Comments?
3. Does anyone know how long the cargo area is from the rear hatch to the backs of the from seats (I need at least 56 inches)? Do the rear seats go down separately?
For someone deciding between a '99 Escort or an '00 Focus wagon, the leftovers should be discounted heavily. (This is why resale is low too) However, check out the new car to compare old vs. new.