Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 5d (1997/P) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 Si 5d (1997/P) - Owner Review Easy to drive, handles pretty well. 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 Great value sporty run-around in good nick for under a grand. Costs 4 out of 5 Parts and insurance is cheap and easy to work on, bit heavy on fuel though. Driving 4 out of 5 Easy to drive, handles pretty well. Performance 4 out of 5 Not bad, not the fastest 1800 around. No match for latest hot hatches. Cruises easily at motorway speeds with plenty to spare. Reliability 3 out of 5 OK, had a few small things go. Nothing major and is a ten year old car. Image 4 out of 5 Still looks good, think 3 door looks better though. Comfort 3 out of 5 Reasonable bit cramped in the back sports style front seats comfortable. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 21 Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 Average has alarm and central locking. Service 1 out of 5 Serviced at local garage. Problems Bodywork Small rust spot on tailgate. Engine Failed test on emissions needed new sensors. Gearbox - Other - Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? Yes 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