2004 Ford EcoSport 2.0
Summary:
Build quality is terrific
Faults:
Absolutely nothing, except the stereo is pretty cheezy.
There was not one single defect, as delivered from the factory.
Build quality is first class.
General Comments:
Drove the Ecosport up to Canada from Mexico and spent the winter here; so far so good.
Getting parts might be tough up here in Canada, or in the U.S.
The oil filter used is totally unknown here; luckily I brought two along from Mexico.
The leather interior was worth every penny of the extra cost: the leather is smooth as butter.
Has lots of power, at least with the manual transmission. Quiet cruising, at least for a 4-cylinder.
Rear seat room is not for adults, though.
This SUV gets appreciative looks wherever we go.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th April, 2005
17th Sep 2004, 08:30
We also bought an Ecosport in Mexico; we agree with what this reviewer says: good power from the engine, but poor gas mileage. Fun to drive, smooth, handles like a car.
I disagree about the "roominess". This is a SMALL vehicle, with very little storage room inside. We had to buy a roof-top carrier just to travel on a short vacation, because inside there is very little storage space.
Dealer experience was okay, except for "extorting" another $10,000 pesos from us for the "mediocre-quality" leather seats that they added just before delivery. If you think car dealers in the U.S. are unscrupulous & underhanded, wait until you experience the Mexican version!