Ford Orion 1.4i LX 4d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
If driven mildly it will go forever in a full tank. Cheap insurance - £300 fully comp with 4 years no claims for 23-y-o male from Direct Line.
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On the road
Driving
Handles pretty well. Rolls a bit round the roundabouts but not badly.
Performance
Not a racer but you can forgive that due to its reliability.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent! Serviced every 10,000 miles and passed every MoT first time for the past 4 years. Just completed 110,000 miles! I cannot fault it.
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Zero. Mates laugh, but mine's still going when their Audi"s and RS"s are in for expensive repairs!
Comfort
Very cosy up front with nice supportive seats. Legroom is a bit tight in the back.
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Security and Service
Security
Ford's own key-operated alarm/immobiliser seems fine to me.
Service
Brill - always very helpful (MSF Ford, Birkenhead).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very reliable. Always a first-time starter (auto choke works well).
Other
110,000 miles and no complaints! How many car owners can claim that?
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