1984 Ford Orion GL review from UK and Ireland
"Buy one if skint!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems with the car except in the past year I have gone through 3 starter motor's, the car is currently being fixed now due to the starter motor failing on me again and it was only 4 weeks ago since I changed it. All the starter motors have been re-coned though so it might be just bad luck!!!
Sluggish when cold.
4 speed gearbox makes the petrol consumption very high.
General comments?
For a family car it handles very well round corners.
Steering very light considering there is no power steering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Nova |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2001 |