Ford Mondeo Estate (2000 - 2007) 2.0TDCi LX (115ps) 5d (6) (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Manly!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Practical, smart, useful.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Without hesitation.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Mondeo or maybe Focus.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,895
When did you buy the car?
November 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes as the car hasn't really lost much, since I bought when the market was rock bottom.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My 3rd Mondeo!
What was the dealer like?
OK! The near side rear shock was worn out and not noticed by dealer! They fixed it when I returned the car.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It drives superb! Comfortable, quick and handles brilliantly. The engine is a little noisy at low revs, but otherwise smooth and plenty of grunt! Only thing that does let it down, is it tramlines, but apparently this is due to the low profile tyres 205/55-16's - but it's certainly noticeable compared to driving a MK2! Very economical, 47-51mpg average!
What's it like to park?
Easy enough. It's an estate so the rear is square and easy to know where it ends.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Absolutely nothing! Considering I bought it with 80,000 miles and there are now 102,000 miles - very impressive!
What's most practical about your car?
Comfort, space, luggage space, visibility, ergonomics.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The AUX socket in the glovebox, means I can turn my phone hands free and use the MP3 player on the phone, through the stereo.
