Ford Mondeo Estate (2000 - 2007) 2.2TDCi ST (155ps) 5d (05) (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sporty looking estate with good performance and economy.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends think it is too large for someone with no famly, however size has been very useful and for carrying dogs. people have commented on its looks for an estate and its age.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Would buy another mondeo, looking for a new model when released.
What are you likely to buy next?
Looking to buy another estate, possibly Ford or Skoda.
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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?
£8,500
When did you buy the car?
February 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bought as an ex-lease car, paid a bit more for a car with sensible miles that didn't look like it had been abused like a lot of models I saw. Came with years warranty.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap to buy, cheap to run, great driving experience.
What was the dealer like?
Average, nice people and fixed a few minor scratches prior to collection, has since closed down.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good fun to drive, a little twitchy when it had cheap tyres on, grips well if you spend a bit more. Pulls strongly in all gears, good on motorway very comfortable.
What's it like to park?
Quite large to park, and i sometimes have trouble working out where the rear bumper is and often over cautious when parking, steering is light enough to manoeuvre with ease.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Exhaust needed replacing, done under warranty, EGR valve replaced also under warranty.
What's most practical about your car?
The size of the boot. very useful for dogs / moving large items with ease and helped with some house moves. Good all round interior space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated seats, wouldn't buy a car without them, however would liked to have the cooling option. Auto lights and Wipers too.
