Ford Orion (1990 - 1994) 1.8i Ghia Si (105ps) 4d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A thing about retro cars.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
"We had one of them years ago.".
Would you buy this car again and why?
No well when did you last see one on the road never mind when you last see one on a second hand dealers forecourt.
What are you likely to buy next?
I got a focus after this.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£435
When did you buy the car?
September 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
435 cant be bad.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Always wanted an orion from when i was a kid just loved em.
What was the dealer like?
Sound
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Was quite nippy good outside lane crusier.
What's it like to park?
Good visibilty.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Near the end of its 21 years on the road it was falling apart everywhere the rear view mirror fell off the chassis was rusting like a disprol tablet dissolving in water the elec mirrors packed in but still heated.the seat mountings were worn through so the seats were like rocking chairs.and sometimes had to turn the key and put into reverse gear to start the engine lose connection.spoiler was ready to fall off with rotten screws rusted right through.
What's most practical about your car?
Cheap parts when they were easy to find in scrapyards.good economy for a 1.8.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated front screen and heated mirrors.
