Ford Mondeo Estate (2000 - 2007) 2.0 Zetec 5d (00) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not a lot, its nice and understated. Just a very good hard working car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it, we call it the dad-mobile as its just so.. dad-like.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes definitely. Although I'd prefer one of the new shape models as they are far better looking.
What are you likely to buy next?
I'm not, but if anything, an 07 model.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,300
When did you buy the car?
September 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Hell yes. The best 5 grand I've ever spent.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very good for a car of this size. It has a decent turning circle and good progressive brakes. The steering is nice and responsive without being twitchy. The suspension is good, it smoothes out lumps without detaching you from the road which is a rarity. The engine pulls well through all gears and I get about 50-55mpg depending on how much stop-start I do. Motorways are eeeeeeasy! The only problem is that road noise can be quite loud on some surfaces.
What's it like to park?
Good for a car of this size, its very long so obviously you need to be a bit more careful in tight spaces. Going in forwards is preferable as there isn't very good visibility out of the rear window, especially with passengers.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, one of the rear door locks stopped working.
What's most practical about your car?
The size of it for a start! I do a fair bit of lugging things around and it copes just fine with everything. I've had everything from sofas to car engines in the boot and haven't even had to move my seat forwards. I drove it to the French Alps last winter on a skiing trip - 4 adults and all their equipment, and it never put a foot wrong.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Mine's a bit poverty spec to be honest, I was disappointed to find it didn't have the full trip computer. The stereo is very good, and the button to disable the rear window buttons is fun, oh the power!
