They are worth it if you know where to look, and be ready to do custom work. The parts are not readily available like honda's but they can be done. I have a 91 GT that will be seeing turbo soon. I never cared whether other people thought an escort is worth it. If you ask me an Escort is damn near like a civic. Look the same and pretty much drive the same. So do it for your self and dont try to be a part of the "trend"!
Ambient- Who do you know with a 2nd gen running 12's? Adam's car only ran a best of 13.0 I believe. Please correct me if I'm wrong and let me know who you know b/c I would love to talk to them.