Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0i Ghia X 5d Auto (95) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value for money!
Costs
Consumption 30mpg. Depreciation continues to slide, but a good independent garage keeps servicing costs down. Some interior trim parts prices are astronomical, though.
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On the road
Driving
Comfy, roomy and airy to sit in. Great handling, too.
Performance
Auto box not bad at all, except for motorway overtaking - rather ponderous unless you're happy to use kickdown, but then the engine becomes raucous.
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Living with it
Reliability
Overall very good - see below.
Image
Good looking, muscular, sleek, swift, sporty - and that's just the driver! ;-)
Comfort
Excellent, though massive boot means rear legroom is unacceptably compromised. Back can accomodate three adults, though preferably ones with little legs!
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Security and Service
Security
Difficult to judge - nobody's had a go at mine. Alarm activation/deactivation could do with audible verification, though.
Service
Ford dealers need to do better. Better off with a good independent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Warning lights on graphic module cry wolf. Windscreen heater elements fail.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes