Ford Mondeo Estate (1993 - 2000) 2.0i Ghia X 5d Auto (96) (1998/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Reliable, dependable.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

No real opinion, it's a car and it works.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, it's a Ford, you can't go wrong.

What are you likely to buy next?

Not sure, something a lot older, something classic.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£400

When did you buy the car?

December 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got a very good deal, great price and with a full years MOT and some tax. The car isn't perfect but you wouldn't expect it to be for the price, really happy with it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a car to use due to the cylinder head cracking in my Toyota.

What was the dealer like?

It was a private sale, the seller was friendly and appears to have been honest in his description.

What's it like to drive?

It's great to drive, the 2 litre engine is a joy to live with, plenty of power and it will cruise all day without drinking petrol.

What's it like to park?

Easy to park, no blind spots. Power steering makes reversing and manoeuvring a pleasure.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only a couple of niggles, bit of an issue with the immobiliser but the forums on the internet helped solve it. The central locking and radio play up now and then, nothing to worry about though.

What's most practical about your car?

It being an estate, the amount of stuff that it can carry is unreal.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Favourite accessory has to be the cigarette lighter, so rare to find them working if they are there at all these days.