Ford Mondeo Estate 2.5 V6 Ghia X 5d Auto (96) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value, I paid £5k for 40k miler with RSAP kit & FSH from a main dealer - lots of car for the money.
Costs
Fairly thirsty but if you buy a 24v V6 expecting 50mpg you deserve everything you get.
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On the road
Driving
Very smooth and powerful on the motorway as this is what they are built for!
Performance
Accelerates well for such a big car - could do with 25ish extra BHP for a bit more of a kick - maybe a superchip when the warranty runs out?
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Living with it
Reliability
No major problems yet - the exhaust clonks over some bumps but I think the rubber mounts need replacing.
Image
Very bland unless it has the RSAP kit which makes it look like an ST24 estate (rare as!)
Comfort
The leather armchairs are yet to make my back ache but I swear there is more rear legroom in the hatchback model.
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Security and Service
Security
Ford factory fit alarm & deadlocks - mine is still outside!
Service
Not had it serviced yet.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Clonking exhaust.
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