By Rightnider March 20, in AutoShite. I know the Mk5 Escort doesn't have a massive following, and it may not be the sexiest car ever produced. But in or my then GF, now wife, was going to study about 70 miles away. We needed something thrifty. And this is by far the cheapest car to run I've ever had.
But with that sorted it went on to be quite a nice aquaintance. It was not quick nor refined, and it was a reluctant starter during winter.
But it returned 56 mpg overall, and diesel was cheap back then. We put 40, miles on it, and I sold it to a friend who did another 40, in it before it went to greener pastures. I owned a Escort saloon 1. I was expecting to dislike it immensely but it exceeded my expectations.
So good that I made my own topic about it on here:. Unsung hero: in praise of the Ford Escort 1. I love the Granadas btw. My parents owned a white L manual in the early s when I was young. Back from a short trip to my home island, and as the Mk4 diesel Mondeo is sold, we used the Mondeo 2-litre petrol I bought earlier this year.
I have to say I like the model. Maybe it is a contender for 'an car' for me. It's not a fun car, but it's fairly roomy, quite comfortable, reasonably economical, returning 37 MPG on A-roads. And, to be honest, there is nothing in terms of equipment I miss apart from a better stereo.
