Ford Mondeo Hatchback 1.8 LX TD 5d (AC) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good value if bought at 2-3 yrs old.
Costs
Cambelt replacement fairly expensive, but other parts more than reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Mirrors not the best, otherwise fine.
Performance
At 70mph, engine speed just below 3000 rpm. Acceleration fine. It's a diesel!
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down once in 217,000 miles. Still got original clutch. Change oil every 5,000 miles and belts at 36,000 miles and it keeps on going.
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I wouldn't know.
Comfort
Carries passengers for its living (taxi) and never had any complaints.
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Security and Service
Service
Do my own servicing. Very easy car to work on apart from cambelts and clutch.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
In 217,000 miles (apart from service items): a Heater Rad at 60,000 and a drive shaft at 90,000.
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