Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 LX 5d (AC) (1997/R) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 LX 5d (AC) (1997/R) - Owner Review Handles well. Brakes are poor. 4 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Then click on a link to see other car buying advice and help including car reviews, car valuations and cars for sale. Tweet Value 4 out of 5 Paid £1700 for it a year ago. Costs 4 out of 5 Cheap Parts, Cheap Insurance. Only 89p a year core than 1.6i LX with my insurance company. Driving 4 out of 5 Handles well. Brakes are poor. Performance 3 out of 5 Could do with more power. Added an induction kit and it now accelerates better. Reliability 5 out of 5 99,000 miles and not one problem. Even has original exhaust. Image 3 out of 5 Half the country owns one. Ones with fog lights look best. Comfort 4 out of 5 Can't complain. Seats are fine on long journeys. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 17 Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 Average standard immobiliser and alarm. Had CAT 1 Clifford fitted. Service 4 out of 5 - Problems Bodywork None Engine None Gearbox None Other None Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? No Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the Ford Escort Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs