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2scoops, South West
XR3 HATCHBACK (1982 - 1990)
XR3i 3dr
PROS: Good fun to drive, cheap to maintain and run, getting collectable....
CONS: Boy-racer image, prone to rust, lack of equipment.... more

stylesian, South East
HATCHBACK (1990 - 2001)
1.6 LX 5dr
PROS: Generally reliable...
CONS: Engine has cut out and wont start possible fiel starvation... more

Ruggy, North East
SPECIAL EDS (1991 - 1999)
RS Cosworth Monte 3dr 4WD
PROS: Absolutely stunning car, no doubt about it...
CONS: Cant think of any, parts expensive maybe... more

gh, South East
SPECIAL EDS (1991 - 1999)
1.6 Cabaret Hatchback 5dr
PROS: cheap, se, very quiet, nippy and reliable. I own a 10+ years old one and...
CONS: ins grp 7, high tax abt 180pa... more

NickyB1976, South East
HATCHBACK (1980 - 1990)
1.3 L 3dr
PROS: Big, square and delightfully simple. Had 'LASER' written on the side. Made my mates laugh....
CONS: For years I thought "LASER" stood for "Lazy And Slow on Every Road"... more

tdbowen, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1984 - 1990)
1.6D GL5dr
PROS: very economical, not the prettiest but it was a very useful took, drove across the...
CONS: bit basic but hey i didnt want much back then... more

johnwesthead, North West
HATCHBACK (1990 - 2001)
1.6i Encore 5dr Auto
PROS: Cheap, Reliable, built to last, Cheap parts...
CONS: Bog standard a bit boring.... more

keni, South East
ESTATE (1990 - 2001)
1.6 Ghia 5dr
PROS: Easy to drive, cheap to run/service...
CONS: I didn't experience any... more

chrismitchsmith, North East
HATCHBACK (1990 - 2001)
1.6i LX 5dr
PROS: Cheap runner, never had any breakdowns, cheap spares, good looks for year....
CONS: Leaky boot occasionally, rust on rear wheel arch -seems common on Escorts.... more

chrispy2202, Wales
HATCHBACK (1990 - 2001)
1.6 CL 3dr
PROS: Good size car for the money, my zetec is a very sporty car, fast and...
CONS: After about 6yrs things start going but not very expensive as it is a ford... more

speed-demon25, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (1990 - 2001)
1.8 GTi 3dr [AC]
PROS: has not let me down had for 5 years and still going strong only had...
CONS: not much leg room in the back washer jet fluid dont seem to last as... more

 
HATCHBACK (1990 - 2001)
1.4 5dr
PROS: cheap parts and service...
CONS: lose value quickly... more

 
CABRIOLET (1990 - 1998)
1.6i 2dr
PROS: Fun In The Sun...
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HATCHBACK (1990 - 2001)
1.8 [115PS] Si 5dr
PROS: fast for 1.8...
CONS: bit too old now... more

 
ESTATE (1990 - 2001)
1.8i Si 5dr
PROS: feels and looks good to drive...
CONS: ford managenment system... more