nycbusfan Posted May 9, 2010 Share #26 Posted May 9, 2010 I like the Orion V's, VII Hybrids, VII NG Hybrids and my favorite Orions the LIB VII NG CNG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted May 9, 2010 Share #27 Posted May 9, 2010 Orion V CNG. It is my third favorite bus after the MCI and Nova LFS/A. I like the engine noise. The interior is spacious and comfortable. The NG's suck. It's so cramped in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted May 9, 2010 Share #28 Posted May 9, 2010 definitely the NG. Yup. The only MAJOR problem I see with it is its inability to handle crowds. Riding that damned thing with 40 something people all crammed in is worse than riding the between 59th and 125th going uptown at 7:15 AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.J. Posted May 9, 2010 Share #29 Posted May 9, 2010 the REAL Orion....The Orion 1 (All Trevor Logan Original Photos) The best (and only) Orion Bus I ever rode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted May 9, 2010 Share #30 Posted May 9, 2010 My favorite type of Orion I like were the NYCT 1993 Orion Vs before they were repowered, with that 6v92 engine. My next favorite would be the NYCT 1995 and the first batch of Bee-Line Orion Vs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted May 9, 2010 Share #31 Posted May 9, 2010 The Orion V, and its CNG model. One of Orion's best models, IMO. Never rode the Orion I so I can't really say anything about that. The Orion V will always hold a spot in my heart, yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engineerboy6561 Posted May 9, 2010 Share #32 Posted May 9, 2010 I personally love the Orion V CNG buses, the oldest (101-316) diesel Vs, the ex-NYBS suburbans, and the new batch of Westchester Orion Vs. I have never been on any LIB buses so I do not know about their fleet. I feel this way because all of these buses can haul ass without a second thought. The V CNGs I have ridden on the QBx1 do 45-50 mph along the parkway without really straining and have been known to do 70+ on express runs. The older diesel Vs had power and long-distance stamina; they burned up the Bx25-26 at 35-45 mph with no problem, could sustain 55+ on the Q66 nonstop from Junction to Flushing, and were a real sight on the X32. The ex-NYBS buses are great because they are the only non-MCI single-door suburbans we own and despite their age are still regulars on the X32. Finally the new Bee-Line buses not only look new and sleek, but have one of the meanest engines I have ever seen. The last time I rode one, the driver was late and we tore down Central Park Av at at least 60 mph. As for the Orion VIIs of either generation, they get points for being relatively quiet and green, but they have issues withstamina, crowding, and engine strength. The NGs on the M60 whine and froan every time they have to leave a stop or a light, and the ones on the Bx26 are all starting to sound tired even though the oldest NGs are under two years old. The OGs that I have seen have the same issues. I would like to ride an Orion VI simply as a novelty because we only have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted May 10, 2010 Share #33 Posted May 10, 2010 O5, O7NG, and O6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princelex Posted May 10, 2010 Share #34 Posted May 10, 2010 The Orion V/V CNG's and the NG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted May 10, 2010 Share #35 Posted May 10, 2010 Orion V CNGs all day everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted May 10, 2010 Share #36 Posted May 10, 2010 The best damn buses to ever exist on the face of this earth... but especially the 1st one thats the best of the best lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted May 10, 2010 Share #37 Posted May 10, 2010 The Orion V, and its CNG model. One of Orion's best models, IMO. Never rode the Orion I so I can't really say anything about that. The Orion V will always hold a spot in my heart, yes!:tup::tup::tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r160b Posted May 11, 2010 Share #38 Posted May 11, 2010 the orion ng bus viii all day the b41 line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfkdepot09 Posted May 11, 2010 Share #39 Posted May 11, 2010 Orion 5 with Detroit Diesel.....and orion with the 4 sets of two seaters.....qv have them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted May 11, 2010 Share #40 Posted May 11, 2010 Orion 5 with Detroit Diesel Detroit Diesel FTW! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous85 Posted May 11, 2010 Share #41 Posted May 11, 2010 The best damn buses to ever exist on the face of this earth... but especially the 1st one thats the best of the best lol (MTA)'s Multiple styles of O5's. :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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