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Hip001 · 04-05-2011, 10:18 AM

I Leased a 1985 Ford Escort Diesel brand new! What a great car!! 40mpg in town, 50+ on highway! I wish i still had it! They seemed pretty rare, not sure how many were made but i never see them! It was pretty slow from a start but the mileage and highway cruising were awesome!! Enjoy!!
Only problem i ever had in the 3 years i owned it was the battery died once(seems like the manufactures only use 24mth batteries). Put in a walmart battery(it was located in the trunk) and was back to running like a champ.

04-05-2011, 10:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
Hip001 In God we trust! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gaiesville Georgia Posts: 74 01 Beetle - '01 VW Beetle TDI 90 day: 42.33 mpg (US) Black 450h - '14 Lexus 450h Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I Leased a 1985 Ford Escort Diesel brand new! What a great car!! 40mpg in town, 50+ on highway! I wish i still had it! They seemed pretty rare, not sure how many were made but i never see them! It was pretty slow from a start but the mileage and highway cruising were awesome!! Enjoy!! Only problem i ever had in the 3 years i owned it was the battery died once(seems like the manufactures only use 24mth batteries). Put in a walmart battery(it was located in the trunk) and was back to running like a champ. Last edited by Hip001; 04-05-2011 at 10:25 AM..