Orion

Volvoboy

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=Car&carID=200924193448404&message=You%20searched%20for%3A%20Ford%20Orion%2E%20Your%20search%20returned%20one%20vehicle%2C%20which%20is%20shown%20below%2E&CFID=3342094&CFTOKEN=99157715

I know somone was looking for one here a while back, cant think who.

Anan1

That looks like quite a good one too.

peasant

Why would anyone want an Orion?

That yoke is bound to be the next piano receptacle on topgear ...once they run out of Morris Marinas

carchaeologist

Volvoboy wrote: »

I know somone was looking for one here a while back, cant think who.

That was me,on april the 1st...:p

Volvoboy

peasant wrote: »

Why would anyone want an Orion?

That yoke is bound to be the next piano receptacle on topgear ...once they run out of Morris Marinas

I feel the same way about matt painted T3 VW's


Each to thier own

corktina

looks like a bargain at 1950 plus VRT:D....(nice car though

Max_Damage

peasant wrote: »

Why would anyone want an Orion?

That yoke is bound to be the next piano receptacle on topgear ...once they run out of Morris Marinas

As with Volvoboy, I feel the same way about many VW's, but I don't go on about it.

That Orion though is class looking. Wouldn't mind it, although it's a bit too dear.

peasant

guess what ...I feel the same way about many VW's too

unkel

corktina wrote: »

looks like a bargain at 1950 plus VRT:D....

A bargain? :eek:

At least the VRT is based on the OMSP, which is zero. So you should only pay the minimum VRT rate

carchaeologist

unkel wrote: »

So you should only pay the minimum VRT rate

Which is still too much..think corky is joking!

unkel

carchaeologist wrote: »

think corky is joking!

Really?

Each to their own, as we usually and gentlemanly agree to, but maybe we should start to cater for exceptions for truly sh1te cars?

Max_Damage

^ Just because it isn't a Porsche or a BMW means it's shíte does it?

corktina

nothing wrong with an Orion ..its just an escort with a boot....and mk3 to 6 escorts are getting very popular now...im off in my 2000 model in a few mins...i'll post a photo later...

ianobrien

My father bought one new when just out, a 1.3 GL. It replaced a Fiat SuperMirafiori.

I remember the "joystick" for redirecting the sound through the speakers, and I remember a set of Lucas 20-20's on the front (with 100w bulbs I found out later) IIRC, the only trouble it gave was a clutch cable snapping in deepest West Cork.

Oh ya, the Ford spotlight mount brackets are still in the garage at home....

peasant

Max_Damage wrote: »

^ Just because it isn't a Porsche or a BMW means it's shíte does it?

no, it just means it's in the same class of shoyte as these jokes




i.e. cars that had a clever design and quite a bit of flair in their original form ....and then somebody went and stuck a square boot on it and ruined it all, just so that they wouldn't offend the smallminded customer who'd never buy a car without "a proper boot"

BeardyGit

Volvoboy wrote: »

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=Car&carID=200924193448404&message=You%20searched%20for%3A%20Ford%20Orion%2E%20Your%20search%20returned%20one%20vehicle%2C%20which%20is%20shown%20below%2E&CFID=3342094&CFTOKEN=99157715

I know somone was looking for one here a while back, cant think who.

Post reported.

--amadeus--

The ad says "DRIVES JUST LIKE A NEW ORION."

Like that was a good thing

2cv

corktina wrote: »

looks like a bargain at 1950 plus VRT:D....(nice car though

€1950 for an unregistered Orion? :D:D:D

he really should stop touching himself and come back to reality... seriously...

2cv

Max_Damage wrote: »

^ Just because it isn't a Porsche or a BMW means it's shíte does it?

In this case it does :-)

2cv

carchaeologist wrote: »

Which is still too much..think corky is joking!

There is no such thing as a minimum VRT rate anymore... But the VRO seem to think that every car is worth at least €2k... calculate VRT @ 36% (i doubt if emissions are known for this thing) and you have an extra €720 on top of your "bargain" €1950. Add a bit of money for plates, a test and you're talking €2750... for an Orion... Seriously...

2cv

--amadeus-- wrote: »

The ad says "DRIVES JUST LIKE A NEW ORION."

Like that was a good thing

LOL

Luke Crowley

I genuinely like the Orion. The Mk 4 Escort was nicer inside than either the Mk 3 or the Mk 5 (and yes, I have been in one).

Back when this car was new, people would have sniggered at small Fords from the Fifties, but now 103E's and the like are (unfortunately - ) seen as classics. Just give the Orion a little time...

2cv

Luke Crowley wrote: »

I genuinely like the Orion. The Mk 4 Escort was nicer inside than either the Mk 3 or the Mk 5 (and yes, I have been in one).

Back when this car was new, people would have sniggered at small Fords from the Fifties, but now 103E's and the like are (unfortunately - ) seen as classics. Just give the Orion a little time...

With a bit of luck, there won't be any left when that time comes

Anan1

I've a soft spot for the Orion, but only because of the number of parties I went to in the back of one.

corktina

2cv wrote: »

In this case it does :-)

wow, can anyone take that seriously from a 2cv fan?

carchaeologist

I hate the orion,and most fords from the 80s,****e build quality,horrible to drive,and bland uninspiring styling.

2cv

corktina wrote: »

wow, can anyone take that seriously from a 2cv fan?

at least a 2CV is an iconic car.... What has the Orion got to offer?

exactly... feck all