Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 GTi 3d (AC) (1998/R) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 GTi 3d (AC) (1998/R) - Owner Review Suprisingly refined and comfortable. 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 3 out of 5 Now at bargain basement prices. Costs 4 out of 5 Fuel economy and parts costs very good. Driving 3 out of 5 Suprisingly refined and comfortable. Performance 3 out of 5 Has to be revved hard. Only 115bhp - not a true Gti. Reliability 4 out of 5 Very good, no real problems. Image 2 out of 5 Escorts have an image problem, GTi better. Comfort 4 out of 5 Leather seats excellent, very supportive. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 27 Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 Crap door locks. I have a Cat 1 alarm. Service 3 out of 5 - Problems Bodywork Rust formed on tailgate under spoiler! Engine - Gearbox - Other Wishbones changed. 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