1989 Ford Orion Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"A superb motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil rings needed to be replaced as there was some blue smoke on start up.
The main chip that controls the EFI system became faulty, but was proved to be an intermittent fault.
The shocks, and bushes are due to be replaced.
General comments?
I'm very impressed with this car, the performance and handling is good. It is slower than my first car, BMW 525, but way faster than the Nova.
I've seen 135mph on the clock, which isn't that bad.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Nova |
| Date of Entry | 22nd May, 2001 |