the 40 yr old bloke that sold me the rst to me didnt sell it for reasons of age. he still loved it to bits, so never think your too old for it. its a classic car, not a lairy boy racer hot hatch, well its the way i look at them anyway.

everything u say makes sense though, there are valid arguements for and against.

do you like the attention yours get and would you miss it?
do u enjoy a b road thrash?
but, do u now prefer comfort whilst cruising etc over speed and character of a car?

anyway, good luck with whatever u do, at least u will be safe in the knowledge that ur money wont be tied up in the escort for long, it will sell in no time with that mileage im sure