Ford Escort RS1600i Review

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Ford Escort RS1600i
4.8 stars
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jonos rs1600i's Review of Ford Escort RS1600i

11th Jun 2005

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    1 Year
  • Practicality
    4.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1982
  • Performance
    5 stars
  • Reliability
    3.5 stars
Good Points

True motorsport classic, great revy cvh, cheap to maintain, great performance, great on fuel, 80s icon, increadably cool!


Bad Points

Rubbish brakes! Fit s2 turbo brakes and braided hoses! Rust, but it is getting near 25 years old, the ignition system is a pain when it packs up, with parts almost unavailible!


General Comments

My Ford Escort RS1600i is probably the best car I have owned for drivability and fun! It drives like a race car, with responisive engine, and hard suspension, Has a bit of yaw instabillity, but is proper fun! True 1980s retro icon, Still has loads of street cred and no matter where you go causes interest. This car will also see off more modern cars with bigger engines, I have had my fair share of problems with the ignition system, this is not unusual, but I fixed this with ease, parts are cheap, apart from the unique stuff to the car! The interior is well plush with crushed velour grey trim, and those gorgeous front recaros with the rs badges make the cab a nice place to be!! Buy one while you can, prices going up all the time, so great investment!

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