1998 Ford Escort ZX2 $1000/obo

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Since I got my IS, I don't need this anymore. I'll get some pics up soon.

It's a 1998 Escort ZX2, mileage is right around 205k, I'll get an exact number when I get pics. Runs great, gets 30-32 mpg but has a hard starting problem that I never bothered to figure out. Has a 5 speed transmission, good feeling clutch, no grinds. There's some rust on the rocker panels, but it's to be expected for a 14 year old car with over 200k on the odo. Clean-ish interior, there's no shift boot and the shifter rattles, one of the linkage bushings is worn out. Also, the previous owner had problems with the cooling fans not coming on automatically so he wired them to a switch in the dash.

On CL, these cars usually go for between $2k and $2500 so I think my price is fair for a good running car.

I had this car for about 6 months and drove it 100+ miles a day, so I have no second thoughts in calling this thing reliable.

[turbotalon1g]

Sounds like a great deal, tehehodi on here might be interested. PM him if hasn't posted in here next time you check.

[DSM_brother2]

i am interested to see pics, 100 miles is about what i drive a day

[asshanson]

+1 for Pat, seems like a solid deal and I just recommended an escort the other day. When was the timing belt last replaced?

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

I'm not sure on the timing belt, but it looks to be in good condition.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Here's some pics. Yes, it has unpainted fiberglass z3 fenders... They were on the car when I got it but I didn't care to change them since every time I checked out u-pull there was never any cars there with decent fenders. I forgot to get the exact mileage when I was taking the pics, but I'll have it some time this weekend.

[turbotalon1g]

Those fenders make it totally worth it.