Ford Mondeo Estate (2007 - 2014) 1.8 TDCi Zetec 5d (6) (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, unflashy working family man who know's what a good drive is.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Practical, yet respected by others due to it's well publicised reputation for it's driveability and build quality.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, I've always had Fords, the previous being a Mk2 Focus, and this Mondeo is streets ahead in terms of build, quality and refinement. Can't think of a reason to buy German!
What are you likely to buy next?
The same, but would quite like the Titanium trim next!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Leased by Fleet Manager
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?
Ride is very smooth, yet quite agile when pushed, particularly round some tight bends. Engine is smoother than expected, however you need to learn to give it a bit more gas if trying to accelerate from walking pace in 2nd gear. Have driven the 2.0TDCI as well but to be honest haven't noticed much of a difference!
What's it like to park?
It's a big car, so need to find some long spaces, but you get quite used to this after a couple of days. Parking sensors would be nice, but to be honest the back is easy to judge and you get used to the front.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not yet...but the wheels get caked in brake dust really quickly.
What's most practical about your car?
The boot - it's huge! Swallows up a bulky pushchair, a wheelchair and there's still loads of room for the weekly food shop. Cabin space is huge too with pleanty of room for all.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Bluetooth phone control by voice activation, Instrument cluster that shows radio station, cd track and telephone call details, dual zone climate control and MP3 connector.
