Quick luxury mini limo
2 wheel bearings.
Replaced original distributer @ 114,000.
Driver and passenger seats need re-trimming.
Corrosion on the drivers door.
This car is pretty quick considering it is so old, but I will have to move onto something sportier.
The boot space is massive, easily handles holiday luggage.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th January, 2001
Quick, reliable, comfortable, understated bargain
Fuel filter split (clutch lever was rubbing on it).
Water hose split.
Faulty fuel computer (instant/average MPG readings faulty).
Excellent car. Original engine/head/gearbox/clutch and still going very strong at 153000 miles. Replaced rear arches before I brought it, absolutely standard car. Would almost touch 60 in 2nd, 90 something in 3rd, 115 in 4th, on a long straight I had the speedo on 132mph. Used no oil, I serviced it every 6000 miles (serviced by myself - just oil/filters, everything else was changed/serviced when I felt it was necessary). Economy wasn't so good, but it was driven hard (averaged 28-32mpg, less around town).
Cam followers were slightly worn, ticked slightly whilst warm and at tickover. Sounded sweet at tickover when cold, idled at around 850rpm. If you get one, wind down the window and boot it in 2nd, changing to 3rd at around 4000rpm. Sounds sweet!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th May, 2000
Ever heard of speed meter error? my friends sierra "went" to 135mph, but my police calibrated speed meter only went to 120mph when following. oh and the 1.6i is more powerful then the XR2 engine.
I hate to drat on your chips, but there is a fault with these speedometers, my 1.4 Orion was being overtaken by trucks while my speedo was showing 100 mph. Try giving the dash a sharp Whack every now and then. Worked with me!
"You never got 132MPH, there's no way that an old banger like that did 132MPH when a Fiesta Turbo just does 130MPH. I had my Orion with a XR2 engine doing 130MPH, but I spent a lot of money on it."
Notice I said "on a long straight I had the **speedo** on 132mph"? Where did I state this was a totally accurate representation of the actual speed of the vehicle?
"What a load of rubbish, my orions got a cam, filter, exhaust and a chip and with half the mileage, goes like stink but doesn't get anywhere near 132mph mate!!"
As above. And I should point out that mine also had a cam, filter, exhaust and chip - they all did!
"I hate to drat on your chips, but there is a fault with these speedometers, my 1.4 Orion was being overtaken by trucks while my speedo was showing 100 mph. Try giving the dash a sharp Whack every now and then. Worked with me!"
The speedo was as accurate as any other car. It certainly wasn't out enough to be overtaken by lorries whilst reading 100mph! 60mph on the clock and it was going faster than lorries...
"In oder to achieve such speeds, you will need something in the range of 200bhp."
Totally untrue. A 167bhp Mondeo will nudge 140mph, likely 150mph on the clock. A 130bhp 205GTi would do a solid 130mph, again, likely more on the clock.
Ball joints, heaters stopped working, steering linkage, handbrake cable snapped, shocks.
This has got to be the dullest car I have ever driven, the low driving position made for an un-nerving drive on motorways, people always say "get a Ford or a Vauxhall cos the parts are cheap"...... I've had every Ford car now..... and I've hated them all. Reliable though...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 1st August, 1999
I bought this car 2 years ago, and since then I've had to replace the brakes all round, all the shocks, the exhaust, the rear tyres, the battery and the driveshaft oil seals. The rear wheel arches are rusting badly and I had to have the floor welded at the last MOT. The gearbox is about to give up along with the driveshafts.
Despite the fact that the car has covered nearly 100,000 miles it starts first time (after replacing the battery). It's a really good car on motorway journeys and it is very easy to work on. Parts are cheap and easily available.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st February, 1999
At 109,000 miles, requires new gearbox bearings. Brakes need attention. Rear C/L Modules not working.
At 109,000 miles, IMMACULATE BODY AND CHASSIS, no RUSTING, no corrosion. Engine rattles slightly (probably cause I thrash the pants off it!), but purrs like a kitten. RS body kit gives it that sexy look. Overall, my dream car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st January, 1999
14th Feb 2001, 03:54
You never got 132MPH, there's no way that an old banger like that did 132MPH when a Fiesta Turbo just does 130MPH. I had my Orion with a XR2 engine doing 130MPH, but I spent a lot of money on it.