Are the escort orions rare now?
12-01-2014, 02:19 PM
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They made mk1 mk2 and mk3 orions
To be a saloon version of the mk3 mk4 and mk5 escort
Don't see many now but they were never given the performance of the hatchbacks and they rot like any other old Ford
To be a saloon version of the mk3 mk4 and mk5 escort
Don't see many now but they were never given the performance of the hatchbacks and they rot like any other old Ford
might slightly need a new gearbox lol
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12-01-2014, 03:22 PM
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There is one down the road from me for £250 id have it but the missus would kill me lol.It might be the escort saloon
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12-01-2014, 03:34 PM
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[QUOTE=TommysKeeper;640698d two Mk1 Orion Ghia injections both just high spec saloon versions of XR3i Escorts. Cloth roof linings, passenger sun visor lights...
Loved em!
Cheers, John[/QUOTE]
Yeah normal 1.6i
Not rs turbo or rs 2000 performance models
The closest they get to a sports version is an rs option kit on the Std car
Loved em!
Cheers, John[/QUOTE]
Yeah normal 1.6i
Not rs turbo or rs 2000 performance models
The closest they get to a sports version is an rs option kit on the Std car
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12-01-2014, 03:51 PM
#13
What?
The Mondeo was the replacement for the Sierra, and came in hatch, saloon and estate models, just as the Sierra did.
The Orion was a saloon version of the Escort (which came in estate and hatch form, until the mk6, when the Orion was renamed Escort). The Focus replaced the Escort (saloon, hatch, and estate), and came in saloon, hatch and estate.
The Mondeo was the replacement for the Sierra, and came in hatch, saloon and estate models, just as the Sierra did.
The Orion was a saloon version of the Escort (which came in estate and hatch form, until the mk6, when the Orion was renamed Escort). The Focus replaced the Escort (saloon, hatch, and estate), and came in saloon, hatch and estate.
12-01-2014, 04:37 PM
#14
What?
The Mondeo was the replacement for the Sierra, and came in hatch, saloon and estate models, just as the Sierra did.
The Orion was a saloon version of the Escort (which came in estate and hatch form, until the mk6, when the Orion was renamed Escort). The Focus replaced the Escort (saloon, hatch, and estate), and came in saloon, hatch and estate.
The Mondeo was the replacement for the Sierra, and came in hatch, saloon and estate models, just as the Sierra did.
The Orion was a saloon version of the Escort (which came in estate and hatch form, until the mk6, when the Orion was renamed Escort). The Focus replaced the Escort (saloon, hatch, and estate), and came in saloon, hatch and estate.
Martin
12-01-2014, 05:29 PM
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blimey talk about nit picking, the orion name and sierra ceased around the same time, hence the birth of the mondeo in various guises, and as the subject was orions rather than renamed escort saloons 
12-01-2014, 05:37 PM
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Sisters bf's old Onion circa 1998!! Started life as a 1.6i ghia in gold. Then went the capri 280 green, 2.8i injection capri stripes, mfi rs turbo conversion, s1 wheels and 2wd saff cloth front seats, s1 rear seats!! Also had an rs1600i front arb/subframe conversion too. Was stolen 
12-01-2014, 05:44 PM
#17
As you said, the Focus replaced the Escort, but the Mondeo didn't replace the Orion; it became part of the Escort family, which was later replaced by the Focus family. The Mondeo family (in "various guises") replace the (various guises of) the Sierra family. I'm sorry you're upset, but the info you posted is wrong. Don't get bent out of shape when someone corrects you
So you get upset at someone "nit picking" you, then you post possibly the most pedantic comment ever in your defence? Jesus wept....
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12-01-2014, 05:56 PM
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upset 
you have me confused with someone else, I remember the weekly bulletins that us ford staff got at the time as most were for the sales staff attention really as 93/94 was a important busy year at ford dealerships and was also my 10 years service in 93, all sales staff were directed to steer all customers towards the new mondeo as a alternate to the sierra/orion as officially the orion was dead so really it applys to both models
you have me confused with someone else, I remember the weekly bulletins that us ford staff got at the time as most were for the sales staff attention really as 93/94 was a important busy year at ford dealerships and was also my 10 years service in 93, all sales staff were directed to steer all customers towards the new mondeo as a alternate to the sierra/orion as officially the orion was dead so really it applys to both models
12-01-2014, 06:37 PM
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I like my Orions... Hardly ever see any on the road now...
Its nice having something different...
Its nice having something different...
12-01-2014, 06:50 PM
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upset you have me confused with someone else, I remember the weekly bulletins that us ford staff got at the time as most were for the sales staff attention really as 93/94 was a important busy year at ford dealerships and was also my 10 years service in 93, all sales staff were directed to steer all customers towards the new mondeo as a alternate to the sierra/orion as officially the orion was dead so really it applys to both models
you have me confused with someone else, I remember the weekly bulletins that us ford staff got at the time as most were for the sales staff attention really as 93/94 was a important busy year at ford dealerships and was also my 10 years service in 93, all sales staff were directed to steer all customers towards the new mondeo as a alternate to the sierra/orion as officially the orion was dead so really it applys to both modelsAnd no, the Mondeo didn't replace the Orion. It replaced the Sierra.
12-01-2014, 07:35 PM
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Lovely MK1... But it's a Mk2 for me... 
12-01-2014, 07:40 PM
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13-01-2014, 09:24 AM
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yeah i love orions,keep coming back to them lol.on my 6th one now,this is my latest one.going in for body overhaul this month so gay wraps are coming off
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13-01-2014, 09:46 AM
#33
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
in 1988 had a C192 TAV black mk1 1.6 inj ghia bosch set up which was buggered the guy I sold it too back in 1991
then along came G487 MEA Blue mk2 1990 1.6 inj ghia ford EECiv set up...which I kept till 1995.
performance booted version of the XR31
Nick
then along came G487 MEA Blue mk2 1990 1.6 inj ghia ford EECiv set up...which I kept till 1995.
performance booted version of the XR31
Nick
13-01-2014, 11:21 AM
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i love the mk3 orions, my dad had a new one in 91 silver ghia diesel and clocked up 300k in it, i smashed it up 2 weeks after passing my test in 93 £3000 damage but they repaired it and it clocked up the miles untill yr 2000
13-01-2014, 11:53 AM
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As an ex Orion owner, thought I'd share pic of my old faithful car, 12 years of perfect service and much classier than an Escort!
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13-01-2014, 12:35 PM
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13-01-2014, 07:45 PM
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cheers mate!!!
you got some wicked onions ther mate!!!!
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...reshen-up.html
cheers glenn
hahaha get in line ;0)
cheers dude!!!
you got some wicked onions ther mate!!!!
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...reshen-up.html
cheers glenn
hahaha get in line ;0)
cheers dude!!!
13-01-2014, 08:10 PM
#40
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Had three myself. Loved my 1.6I Ghia, XR3I performance with a few groups lower insurance.
Best for performance was easily the SI130 until it went bang!
Escort saloon doesn't count
Theres a one owner orion thats had a front end knock near me, needs a new wing and the scuttle straightening. Was really tidy before the accident, its just sat there rotting. I offered him £100 for it a couple of years ago. It would have needed little work to get back on the road but he's holding some hope of repairing/restoring it. He looked a bit deflated when i told him it would still only be worth £500 tops after! Its worth nothing more than scrap now
Best for performance was easily the SI130 until it went bang!
Escort saloon doesn't count
Theres a one owner orion thats had a front end knock near me, needs a new wing and the scuttle straightening. Was really tidy before the accident, its just sat there rotting. I offered him £100 for it a couple of years ago. It would have needed little work to get back on the road but he's holding some hope of repairing/restoring it. He looked a bit deflated when i told him it would still only be worth £500 tops after! Its worth nothing more than scrap now