Ford Escort XR3i Reviews

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Ford Escort XR3i
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Average Ratings for Ford Escort XR3i

  • Performance4.1 stars
  • Practicality3.7 stars
  • Reliability4 stars
  • Value for Money4.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.3 stars
  • Overall Rating4 stars

48 Reviews For Ford Escort XR3i

  • Guest 20th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Ive owned my mk4 cabriolet for just over a year now and i would say its the best car ever !i only paid 175 quid ive always wanted one and would certainly recommend one to anyone its very hard to find one in good condition and that hasnt done many miles and ent been thrashed but if you could get your hands on one defo go for it

  • Guest 12th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    If your into your modern cars then you won't like them as they have no power steering, rare with abs, but in my eyes now power steering is better, mine has the rs turbo engine in it which transforms this car, there ' s lag till about 2750 rpm then it just goes, you can hear the turbo come in and then a very loud dump valve, mines not been chipped and running about 10psi and it still fly's, if you want one and don't care about power get the standard 3i but if you like a bit of kick get one with a ...

  • duncan0102 20th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    In my opinion the Ford Escort XR3i was one of the best sporty fords, with the fun of putting the roof down when its sunny. I have owned about every 80,s hothatch including a rs500. but the mk4 escort xr3i convertible was always the most fun to drive. I use mine as a second car and it sites on the drive next to my x type jaguar and still looks modern.

  • mk3067 11th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Lovely motor not every ones cup of tea but each to there own I have one and I love it rs turbo bodykit in red OK it has its problems but what car doesn t.

  • ADAM XR3I WILLGOSS 13th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I love my ford escort xr3i mk4 1989 hard top in white and standard

  • DABOWES 29th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have owned an xr2 and an Orion Ghia,but I have had my Ford Escort XR3i for about a month now and it's great.
    You can drive for miles just enjoying the roads. It looks great and it's a legend.
    The engine is easy to work on as is the whole car . British icon - need I say more ?

  • fordtastic 28th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought an XR3i 1.6 G reg in white. Had been sat in a garage for 4 years, hardly driven for two before being garaged only 61000 miles. The car was advertised as non starter. It had no MOT or tax, I paid £250 for it plus a pack of lager for my mate who towed me back to his garage. New set of spark plugs and some fresh juice and we were off, the engine starts and all looks good. Gave the car a small service and the MOT passed with flying colours. Just need to tidy body work up, give it a bi ...

  • Guest 13th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I love old Ford cars, Ive had a few but this is my first xr3i, Ive had it a year and I love it, dont ever want to sell it. Have had to replace a few parts but its worth it. It has obviously been thrashed in the past, as many have, but the way I see it is there all geting a bit old now the deserve to be looked after.

  • chinkeltik 11th Oct 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've had my xr3i cab for 2 months, radiators don't work and engine block is knackered, but it looks cool. Was cheap fast, and I cant wait to get it sorted.

  • BORIS23 9th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This is the best car I have owned so far!

    I bought my Ford Escort XR2i for £3000 - what a bargain! It is very quick and very reliable!

  • ASTRABOY Rank: Sergeant 28th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I Bought an Escort XR3i after writing off 2 cars. It was and 83 one owner 70,000mile car and I only gave £1250 for it. I had it for 1.5 years and never had any trouble with it. In fact just about everyone I knew seemed to have one of these at the time. I only parted with it when I found a lovely 83 RS1600i for sale in a local garage and had to have it.
    It did have one problem as I remember it leaked through the battery tray. Great cars though.

  • LauraBrown Rank: Lance Corporal 21st Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Ford Escort XR3i is possibly the best car I have ever bought for £800 (5 years ago) Is it time to let go?

  • ECAB 9th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I own a Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet. I have had the car for six months now, and nothing has gone wrong on it.

  • ige 22nd Jun 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Had my Ford Escort XR3i for 2 yrs now - it sailed through its mot twice, so much fun to drive so who cares about the mpg. I'm 44 and my partner 38 and driving it around with the noise from the exauhst makes us feel like teenagers again, there have been no mechanical faults at all in the 2 years we've owned it and I and only paid 250 ponds for it - best buy ever. Only trouble is every one wants to race you so treat it with respect for its age but you want to see heads turn when you can hear the r ...

  • oldskoolXR3i 24th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Ford Escort XR3i is the best car i've ever had! My mums had her 86' 3i hatch for as long as I can remember so I bought a cheap cabriolet as my first car! Cam belt snapped the day I got it but since then its been wonderful!
    Bit expensive to insure but then it is an XR3i and I was 17!
    That was 2 years ago and I still got my baby and will still have her for the forseeable future! Same as my mums one shes had it ages!
    Great old school looks and an all round good car plus two old school XR3i's ...

  • lyrical monster Rank: Lance Corporal 12th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I have owned my 1990 flamebeam Red/Nimbus silver Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet for just over 10 months, since i've owned it i've had nothing but problems with it.
    It cost me £1500 with 3 months mot and no tax,
    It cost my mum £500 to insure it,
    My stereo blew up and that was £250 down the drain and it was vandalised. Now i've just bought a vauxhall cavalier with a full GSI bodykit with a sony xplode 10 disc cd changer for £150 so i'm scrapping the escort. If anyone would l ...

  • elliottroberts 9th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I was given my Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet about 6 months ago but left it to sit on my driveway (too busy to have it taxed and use it...I know, it was sacrilege and I'm sorry ok!) Half an hour ago I put a new battery in and it started first time. I have had people knocking on my door every few days asking if I want to sell it but I haven't got a clue what it's worth. Anyone got a clue?

  • malhpm 9th Mar 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Having owned my 19 year old C-reg mk four Ford Escort XR3i for 11 years which has covered 201000 miles (140000 by myself) its by far the best car I have ever owned and cheapest to keep going, in that time i'm on the second engine and second gearbox which was changed in favour of a turbo lump and box but apart from general running costs its been a great motor, I think i'll never let it go as it's part of the family now.

  • shabz 20th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I absolutely love the Ford Escort XR3i because of its speed and looks it is the best car I have had for years. Even though it drinks petrol I dont mind you can actually watch the pertol needle go down as you drive.
    Apart from that there are no problems as long as you take care of it.
    My Xr3i does 0-60 in 7.5 - 8.0 seconds and has a top speed of 134, mine is a cabrolet and the chicks love it. Thats my review done ok bye.

  • hazardlights441 Rank: Lance Corporal 18th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Ford Escort XR3i - Since I added my last review in September my XR Cabby has been in the garage about ten times for some serious engine work, I've had my top end of the engine reconditioned and the head skimmed with a new head gasket. I added the top end to a XR2I bottom end and also used the XR2I rocker cover. Ive had a new: gear box, wheel barings, recaro seats, rs alloys, k&n air filter, brakes and disks, full exhaust system, drive shafts, 2 services, 4 tyres, replaced heater hoses and many m ...