1992 Ford Orion Ghia Si review from UK and Ireland
"Very good car for performance. Easy and cheap to modify"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car radio packed up (Replaced with Alpine CD system).
Most expensive item to go wrong is the hot/cold air blower which packed up. Fuse and relay board developed a short (common problem with the Ghia so I've been told), Ford price to repair £280.00. Quick fix: take the 12v supply from the radio and jump a wire up to the control and it works (Cost 99p for a metre of 25amp wire).
General comments?
I've done quite a few mods to the car to take it from the standard 130BHP to just under 180BHP. I can outrun most of the big saloons from a stand still and find it quite fun when at lights and sales execs try to outrun me and I just touch the pedal, burn and leave them in the dust.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v 180bhp Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 43295 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79764 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2000 |