FORD ESCORT CABRIOLET (1990 - 1998)福特护送cabriolet(1990至1998年)
The Ford Escort Cabriolet was the car that brought open top motoring to the masses.福特汽车被押解cabriolet,给群众带来了露天驾驶顶. If you're looking for an affordable used soft-top that will seat four in comfort and can do without temperamental engines and rusty bodywork worries, Ford's Escort Cabriolet may be a good way to go, especially if you?re operating on a tight budget.如果你要找的负担用软顶,将四个座位舒适又都离不开斗气引擎车身锈蚀和忧虑,福特的护送cabriolet可能是个不错的路要走,特别是如果你?重新经营预算吃紧. One thing you won?t be short of is choice, as there are literally thousands out there.一件事你赢了?笔会是短暂的选择,有数以千计在那里. We limit ourselves here to the cars sold between 1990 and 1998, but it?s worth remembering that Ford had already manufactured over 100,000 Escort Cabriolets prior to 1990!我们把自己局限在这里出售的汽车在1990年至1998年但它?收盘忘记福特已经制造了超过十万护送cabriolets1990年以前! Track down a good one and you've got yourself a good buy, but you?ll need to tread carefully to avoid the dross.追查一份好、好还得自己买,但你呢?当地需小心避免胎面糟粕.
HISTORY历史
The Mk V Escort was launched to muted acclaim in 1990, the Cabriolet model choice being either a 108bhp 1.6i or a 105bhp catalysed version.护送队发起了第五至静喝彩1990年要么选择一所示范的cabriolet108bhp或105bhp催化1.6i版. It?s fair to say these cars weren?t the high point of the Escort Cabriolet evolution, and in February 1992 Ford revived the XR3i badge, this time with a Zetec 1800cc engine.?公平地说,这些车的统计学?笔高点护送cabriolet演进1992年2月,福特汽车起死回生xr3i徽章,这次以zetec1800cc发动机. A 1.4-litre 60bhp Escort Dash Cabriolet followed in June of that year, but few were tempted.一个1.4公升60bhp护送冲刺cabriolet其次,同年6月,但很少被诱惑.
The model range was thoroughly facelifted in Spring 1993.该模型范围为彻底facelifted春季1993. Some refer to these models as ?Mk V Facelifts?有的指这些模型作为?第五队facelifts? although most prefer to call it the Mk VI.虽然大多数宁可称之为队六. It could be identified by the oval grille on the front end and revised styling around the grille and tail lights.可以确定的椭圆形格栅、订正的前端和尾部灯造型前后门锁. The 130bhp 1.8-litre Si model was the first to join the fray, quickly followed by the 90bhp 1.6-litre Silhouette, Mistral and Solar editions.130bhp的1.8公升型号泗率先加入这个战场,然后迅速的90bhp1.6公升的背影,滑浪和太阳能版本.
The major change to the Escort Cabriolet range came in 1995 with the introduction of the Mk VII or ?Escort 95?.主要的改变是为了护送cabriolet射程在1995或引进的七队?1995年护送?. With additional body strengthening measures this version was well worth the wait.额外措施加强身体这个版本值得等待. Another new bonnet and grille were inflicted on the car although in this instance it did improve the looks considerably, the more rounded frontal aspect looking more integrated than the slightly contrived Mk VI.又一新头盖及门锁被这对汽车来说,虽然它的面貌大为改善,锋面寻找更多元化更综合挖空心思队稍微比六. Again, the mainstream Si model acted as lynchpin of the Cabriolet range, the 130bhp 1.8-litre engine being augmented by a 115bhp version in September 1995.再次,主流硅模型充当甚殷的cabriolet靶场130bhp的1.8公升引擎所施予的115bhp版1995年9月. That same year a Calypso model was introduced, powered by the 90bhp 1.6-litre powerplant.同年推出了即兴讽刺模式,由90bhp马力1.6公升动力. Well-equipped Ghia versions followed in 1996, powered by the 115bhp 1.8-litre Zetec units.设备齐全ghia版本随后在1996年发动了115bhp1.8公升zetec单位. Automatic models were offered for the first time, in either Calypso or Ghia trim, powered by a 90bhp version of the 1.8-litre Zetec engine.80707自动模式为首次,无论即兴讽刺或ghia笔挺,马力90bhp版由180公升zetec发动机. Production of the Ford Escort Cabriolet finished in late 1997, although dealers still registered cars right onto 1998 S registrations.产成品福特护送cabriolet1997年底,虽然1998年经销商收盘仍录轿车右转入登记.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
If you want a cabriolet for little more than trundling about soaking up the sun, the Mk V and VII models are well worth a look.如果你想要多作详实cabriolet浸泡约达太阳五和七队的模式,值得一看. The new car market received a major wake up call in the early nineties as many company car buyers got to choose their own vehicles.新的汽车市场受到重大儆醒在20世纪90年代初有很多公司购车选择自己的车辆. Fords that were obviously built down to a price could no longer cut it in this marketplace and the Blue Oval?s response was the 1995 Mk VI car.宁夏建成了明显的价格降至再也剖开这个市集和蓝色椭圆形?收盘反应是1995队六车. This was a car that once more appealed to private as well as business buyers, particularly important when regarding soft-top sales.这是一辆再次呼吁民营企业以及买家尤其重要的软顶售.
Having said that, the Cabriolet isn?t just another Escort.尽管如此,cabriolet肖国?另一笔护航. Manufactured by Karmann in Germany, many of the panel fits are of a far higher quality than standard tin-top versions and the hoods are well engineered.制造厂商karmann德国许多事务都适合远高于标准天顶和盖有工程版本. Still, it seems hard to believe that Princess Di once owned one?还有,似乎很难相信一个曾经拥有公主邸?
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Prices for Escort Cabriolets range from ?spares or repair?护送cabriolets价格不等?备件或修理? money to £5,500 for the last of the 1.8-litre Ghia Mk VII versions.5500英镑为金钱上的一点八公升ghia队第七版. The Mk V and Mk VI models generally range between £1,000 and £3,000 for good condition cars.第五和第六队的队一般型号射程为3000英镑和1000英镑之间状况良好车. Bear in mind that few of the older cars will be in standard condition, many of them having been modified in some way.记几位老车将会在标准条件许多人已经在某种程度上改良. At these ages, condition is a more reliable indicator as to value than registration letter.在上述年龄条件是较可靠的指标值超过登记为信.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Although you may see a huge number of badly modified cars, tracking down a decent Escort Cabriolet shouldn?t be too difficult.虽然你可以看到大量不好改装车追查象样护送cabriolet都不应该吗?笔会太难. The main thing to check for is the condition of the hood.最主要的是,检查的条件方巾. Make sure you check the hood for signs of rips and discolouration.督促检查方巾供你搜核糖和变黄. They can often be folded away during a test drive to hide things like bent spars.他们经常可以折叠,在试驾一味掩盖事情圆筒. Check the head linings for water staining and examine the stitching.检查垫片头部缝合水染色检查. Cars fitted with power hoods should be carefully examined and the hood operated at least a couple of times by the owner.轿车装有功率头套应该仔细研究,并至少有一对夫妇经营的方巾时代的主人.
Escort Cabriolet bodywork is usually good, but check for accident damage and check the lower lips of the doors and boot lid.护送车身cabriolet通常好但检查验收下嘴唇意外损坏的车门和行李箱盖. The engines are usually pretty tough, especially the rugged CVH unit.引擎通常十分强硬,尤其是崎岖乙型股. If you hear rattly tappets and see excess blue smoke emanating from the tail pipe when you gun the engine, that?s advance warning of top and bottom end wear and your cue to make your excuses and leave.如果你听到和看到过蓝色烟雾rattly挺来自发动机尾管,当你枪、为何?收盘预警上下底穿线索使你和你的借口和离开.
Gearbox synchromesh problems are manifest on Mk V and Mk VI models with first gear sometimes being difficult to find.变速箱同步问题表现在五队、六队第一轮同型号有时难以找到. Brake discs are prone to warping, whichever version you choose.刹车碟容易翘曲,你选择哪一个版本. Steer clear of cars with impractically coloured interiors.避开车颜色不切实际腹地.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a 1992 Escort 1.4 Dash Cabriolet) As you might expect, parts are plentiful and relatively inexpensive.(大约1992基于护送四月一日冲刺cabriolet)正如你可能期望,零部件很丰富,价格相对低廉. A clutch assembly is around £90.一英镑左右离合器大会90. Front dampers are in the region of £30 each and a set of rears around £30 each.阻尼阵线在该地区的三十元、英镑一套抚养英镑三十元左右. Front brake pads are around £30, a rear and centre exhaust are about £30 and £40, a catalyst about £235.前刹车皮是30英镑左右,而中心后方排气约有30英镑英镑40,235英镑左右的催化剂. An alternator is around £170 and a tyre around £40.一个发电机和轮胎约170英镑左右英镑40. A starter motor is just under £95, a front wing about £50, a door mirror is around £45 and a tail lamp is about £30.起动马达仅差一英镑95英镑左右机翼前沿50英镑左右车门镜灯大约45英镑尾巴30. A headlamp is about £60, a radiator is about £160 and a windscreen is around £65.前照灯约一英镑60,160英镑,大约是暖气和英镑左右挡风玻璃65.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Try to stretch to a 16-valve version.设法舒展了16气门版本. You need a reasonably long test drive to find out why.你需要一个相当长的试驾找出原因. For a start, the Zetec unit's much quieter than the ageing engines that soldiered on in the previous models.作为起点,zetec单位非常宁静,引擎较老化在过去的模式进行战斗. It's also got a great deal more pulling power - which means fewer gear changes - and is more efficient - which means better performance and improved fuel consumption.它也有更多的拉动力很大-也就是说齿轮变化较少,更有效率,这意味着有更好的表现,并改善油耗. You?ll be able to enjoy a normal conversation with the hood down up until around 40mph but after that it?s gritted teeth time.你?当地能够享受正常交谈罩下来直到大约40mph但此后呢?收盘时牙齿狠下心.
Late in the Escort's life, Ford added deadlocks to complement the key code security system.晚在护送的生命、福特加上沉重补充保障体系的关键码. This security feature can be linked to an alarm/engine immobiliser that responds to any attempt to open the doors, bonnet or boot, hot-wire the engine or steal the radio.这种安全特征可以连接警报/发动机防盗回应任何试图打开车门头盖或靴,热丝或窃取无线电引擎. Not all diesel versions have the same security precautions as the petrol variants, so make sure you check.并不是所有的柴油版本具有相同内容的治安防范汽油变种,所以你检查督促.
OVERALL 总体
With no-nonsense engineering and a wealth of affordably priced spares available, the Ford Escort Cabriolet is probably the lowest cost and lowest risk route to getting behind the wheel of a soft-top car.无废话工程提供了丰富的备件价格承受得起、福特护送cabriolet大概最低成本和风险最低的路线来越后面的车轮一软顶车. It?s worth spending a little extra for a post 1995 edition, but even in an early car you?ll soon see why the Escort Cabriolet was so successful.?收盘花一点钱,为1995年后版但即使在你早日轿车?当地很快明白为什么被押解cabriolet如此成功. It may not be the most stylish Cabriolet on the road, but on the right road in the right weather, it can almost make you feel a million dollars.它可能不是最气派的cabriolet道但就在正确的道路正确的天气,几乎可以使您感到万元. Well, a good few hundred at least.好,好几百最少.
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