Likes:Good handling,engine responce.Macho shape(1.6 Sport)easy to mod-up.Sporty no-nonsence interior.Nice standard body trim. Dislikes:Fire possibility due to carb&distributor position;had to put a plate between 'em.
Owned for 3 years.
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Reviewed November 2003.
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I own a mk21600 sport running a tuned 1760 head and twin 45 webbers and to be perfectly honest it will whip most modern cars, and it does,nt matter if you break it coz its cheap to fix.
Owned for 3 years.
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Reviewed October 2003.
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I have the same question as bandit. I have a H reg and the red pumps are quickly fading. Does anyone know it it will run on unleaded?
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Reviewed October 2003.
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i have had three of them and every one has rotted away nice looking cars though and they do look good sportied up but never again will i have a ford
Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed October 2003.
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I think that the mark two is the best rally car ever built,those Japs think they build the best,but their cars just rev high but wouldn"t pull the nickers of a hooker!!!I own a RS1800 BDA,its F*#king class!!!!!
Owned for 6 months.
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Reviewed October 2003.
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Love them, loads of fun.
can't be beaten
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Reviewed October 2003.
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hai you can only get a 4 door rs2000 in austrailia!! get it right chrs...who ever you are!! i own a rally prep mkll with a 2 litre pinto on 40's!!
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Owned for 3 years.
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Reviewed September 2003.
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great cars they are the all time clasic, i have a 1975 rs 2000 with 200 bhp at the wheels thats why i think the proformance on these babys are great,but !! the big but is the money ive spent on this car over two years i could of paid for a brand new BMW. what i have to say to my self is does a BMW look as cool ? is that BMW going to be as fun and quick as my mark two ?
the answer is, not a chance mk two's are the best car ever made !!!!!!!!!!
Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed September 2003.
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I'v just brought a mk11 1979 1600 sport it handlers great and its in origional condition the 1600 gives it good power with no problem spining wheels defently going to buy another
I recommend the Mk2 Escort... I run a '80 1.3L 4 door, and it's almost never let me down. Damn good handler (cornering is supurb with handbrake assistance!!!) and versatile (Large boot, good simplistic (and unoffensive) interior to throw good seatcovers and retro carpets over 70's brown vinyl).... Additionally, even though if it is mostly stock, it gets looks continually from people. For the nowdays uncommon-ness of mk2 Escorts (most unfortunately have been thrashed to death), I always get people for some reason complimenting me on it...
BTW... There was a reason Ford fitted fixed quarterlight windows in the front doors! One can easily fit 6x9 speakers there!
A hint now - To find out the very day one was made, simply remove the plastic 'Ford' logo cap off the steering wheel. I discovered a stamp underneath indicating that the car was built on "14 Nov 1979".
Owned for 1 year.
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Reviewed July 2003.
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I own a 1980 1600 Sport in Silver, and this is my first Mk2 but its not the last...i would have a shed full of them if i could afford it!! Fantastic Cars...best ever!!
Owned for 3 years.
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Reviewed July 2003.
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i have bought and F plate XR3i and i think its a brilliant car to drve and its been lowered 60mm and the handling is superb, i have put an RS turbo bodykit on it and its looks stunning. ive just got to wait for the engine to be run in and then i can enjoy it even more, i had the engine bored out to a 1.7 the head has been gas flowed and i have a racing camshaft.
Owned for 1 month.
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Reviewed July 2003.
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great, fun car i have a 1.3 F reg 5 dr and it is great
Owned for more than 5 years.
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Reviewed June 2003.
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they're great, a clasic with a presant day icononic symbol. those who own one i am in great jelousy of. i want one but have yet to find one in good cindition and at the right price.
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Reviewed June 2003.
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Reviewed June 2003.
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I purchased a 1988 (F Plate) Basic Escort 2 door popular, no frills, but this car has done only 42000 miles (service records and all MOT's as proof) one elderly owner from new, paint work was a little faded, but T cut and polish soon restored to immaculate condition, I paid £250, the car drives like new, engine easy to work on, spare parts are readily available, only problem been with drivers door lock (replaced barrel) cheap insurance and tax, very economical, only four speed though, not a motorway cruiser.
Owned for 1 month.
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Reviewed June 2003.
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Had a couple of 'scorts, 1600 mk4, and 1400 mk5. Both suffered with electrical problems, rust and noise, not to mention poor performance. Do yourselves a favour & buy a Rover, much more car for the money. 9.8 seconds to 60mph from a 1.4 16v. Look out Mr XR3i!
Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed May 2003.
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Gold '84 cabriolet owner - I had the same trouble with parts on my last mk3. I now have a mk4 and they are almost identicle apart from the engine and some brake parts. Some parts I got where listed as orion parts also!. Cabby's started back in 1984. go to escortcabrioletclub.co.uk.
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Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed May 2003.
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I currently own an xr3i cab and its the dogs, F reg 97k goes a dream looks fab.mint cond: just rusting slightly on back arches.would never get rid.Buy one. LEE (CHEHIRE)
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