Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8TDi LX 5d (1996/P) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8TDi LX 5d (1996/P) - Owner Review Boost comes on at 3k, ends at 4.5k. Uninspiring, but comfortable for passengers. 3 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 5 out of 5 So boring and cheap it'll go for centuries Costs 4 out of 5 Things can go wrong, but parts are everywhere- you can replace the whole car for just £600! Driving 1 out of 5 Boost comes on at 3k, ends at 4.5k. Uninspiring, but comfortable for passengers. Performance 2 out of 5 100mph top end (1.8!) Dangerously bad acceleration until boost, which tails off too soon to count for anything- lag is bad for small intercooler and short manifolds. Reliability 4 out of 5 I must say, apart from my heavy braking wrecking the pads and the exhaust falling off at 95k, it wasn't that bad. Image 1 out of 5 Ten a penny, nasty unless you've got a bodykit- then it's still a cloudy outlook. Comfort 4 out of 5 Squishy, cheap suspension and big tyres to hide the cheap wheels mean this velour clad monster is very comfortable. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 13 Get quote > Security 2 out of 5 From the factory it has an immobiliser key, thats it. What is in the car if often worth more. Service 1 out of 5 Self serviced Problems Bodywork Rust, really bad for age, thin cheap bodywork with badly stuck on trim. Engine Nothing major- diesel is reliable if not boring Gearbox 3rd popped out whenever boost kicked in- this was due to a worn inhibitor spring- quick and cheap repair. Other - 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