There is a Ford Escort in my neighbour's Garage.
Do you want me to ask if he will let you take it out for a spin? I believe the rate is $150 per hour and it's BBBJ and NS GFE included Bumper to Bumper Blue Jalopy and not so Great Fuel Economy. I am fairly certain he will let you give her a rim job and lube her up so your piston moves in and out really easy. Just make sure you tighten your nuts before you go see her. Her V is a little loose so you might need to take her in for a valve job. She's also got loose brakes and you might not be able to stop.
Once you have done all the repairs I am sure she will purr like a kitten although if you are a young fella she might growl for you like an old cougar. But don't be fooled though. She is just an old escort and you will get what you paid for.
Remember in life there are no test drives.