1993 Ford Orion LXi review from UK and Ireland
"A high performance, high value transit van"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only things that go on Escorts and Orion`s between H and P plate are the fuse boxes, this one has been alright.
The passenger electric window gearbox has self destructed twice which has caused me to rebuild it. Twice.
General comments?
The Orion variant is a better option that the standard Escort. I payed £1100 for a 1993, L reg 1.6i, the equivalent Escort was £1500. Because they are bigger nobody wants them, I don`t care. For less money you get bigger brakes, slightly stiffer suspension and anti-roll bars and slightly wider tyres. You also get a boot that will fit a double bed in it, great for moving out.
The 1600 zetec is an untunable and undestructable lump. At 100,000 miles it needs no major work and although it is not nippy it will still crank up a motorway at 130MPH. It will also out corner kids in Citroen Saxos on roundabouts because of the extra wheelbase. When it slides you can catch it.
To put it mildly I will buy another one when I smash this one up. Enough said.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Orion |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2002 |