Ford Orion 1.4i Ghia 4d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good equipment for model and price. Slightly cheaper than escorts.
Costs
Typical Ford. Cheap and readily available parts.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable enough for long journeys. Corners really well, with hardly any roll.
Performance
Lacks grunt. Will happily sit at 80-90mph all day long on motorways. Not bad rounded power through revs and gears. 3rd gear is best and 5th gear will pull well from 50mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broke down once in 2.5 years. Weak cheap parts can mount up costs of running and servicing.
Image
I think they look pretty good, especially with alloys.
Comfort
Long mileage trips are not a problem. Didn't need to stretch for at least 3 hours.
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Security and Service
Security
Dead locks, alarm and immobiliser aren't enough. You need Aftermarket precautions if you wanna keep it.
Service
Never used them. Too expensive and can never be trusted.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tappets need adjusting and replacing about once a year to keep running smooth. Head gasket leaks.
Other
Fuse box slowly dies, taking out anything electric one by one.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes