1982 Ford Escort Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, drivers have a nostalgic fondness for the 1982 Ford Escort, appreciating its retro charm and reliability. Many praise its performance, especially its ability to handle tough conditions like snow and mud. However, concerns about build quality and structural issues like rust and weak performance in power and handling are often noted. While some cherish their Escort as a beloved first car, others highlight its limitations, especially in terms of safety and handling compared to modern standards."
had a 4 barrell and I could drive it absolutely anywhere in anything.. when big 4-wheel drive trucks got stuck in the mud, this car killed 'em. never ever got stuck in snow... it was dependable to get me back and forth from Evansville to Indy, just boring
April 8, 2008My silver ford escort xr3 was the dogs nuts. the best angle to look at her was from behind. the lines just said 1980s style. i loved the noise from the carb too. over all it was my favourit car ever.
February 18, 2010One of the original hot hatches. Proper retro looks & feel. Puts a smile on your everytime you drive. Cheap to run & buy & parts are everywhere. Enthusiasts all over the place who always help out. Only downside is the dreaded rot & not as well built as a MK1 Golf..... but no where near as expensive!
January 6, 2009What owners say
had a 4 barrell and I could drive it absolutely anywhere in anything.. when big 4-wheel drive trucks got stuck in the mud, this car killed 'em. never ever got stuck in snow... it was dependable to get me back and forth from Evansville to Indy, just boring
April 8, 2008My silver ford escort xr3 was the dogs nuts. the best angle to look at her was from behind. the lines just said 1980s style. i loved the noise from the carb too. over all it was my favourit car ever.
February 18, 2010One of the original hot hatches. Proper retro looks & feel. Puts a smile on your everytime you drive. Cheap to run & buy & parts are everywhere. Enthusiasts all over the place who always help out. Only downside is the dreaded rot & not as well built as a MK1 Golf..... but no where near as expensive!
January 6, 2009I miss my old ford escort RS. the sound of Weber carbs Performance - can put other 16v to shame cost of ownership- very expensive but reliable parts appearance - old skchool coupe with wide body build quality - since its old, some squeaks in seats and doors.
August 25, 2009White with white wheel trims. Very 80's. Had been a taxi if the drill holes in the dashboard were anything to go by.
May 14, 2008The car is a 1982 Ford Station Wagon with just over 33,000 miles. It was bought new for $8,000. Other than normal maintenance on brakes, etc we have only need to put in gas and oil. Like other comments would raher have the horn in the center also wold have preferred the wiper control and turn signal control be on opposing sides. The only thing that has happened really is that the back steel chrome bumper has rusted at both bottom corners. Efforts to get a replacement have been fruitless. Might have to see if the corner portions could be cut out and rebuilt and chromed.
May 25, 2007My first car. It was used and I got it in high school. What a piece of crap. I had to learn to wear seatbelts at an early age, since if you didn't in this car you'd go flying through the windshield every time you stopped since the tranny would seem to drop into low instantaneously as you slowed down. No power, handled like crap, but hey I was 17 and I guess I had to learn on something.
February 9, 2009
