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Old 12-12-2009, 08:31 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Depending on how much money you want to spend and what kind of gas mileage you are looking for. I own a fleet of Escorts, 2-1988's one with 502,000 miles on the original 1.9L 4 speed that has a lifetime average since I started my fuel log of over 43 MPG, one with a 1.9L automatic with a lifetime average of 31.5 MPG, a 1997 station wagon with a 2.0L 5 speed with a lifetime average of over 44 MPG, but about 90% of that is highway trips and I've got a 2002 with a 2.0L automatic that my 18 year old son drives most of the time and he usually gets between 29-32 MPG in mixed driving. If you're interested in an Escort and don't mind SLOW and basic transportation, I'd suggest trying to find a good late '80's or early '90's Escort Pony. No bells and whistles, just a basic car.
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