Ford Mondeo Hatchback (1993 - 2000) 1.8 Zetec 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
You are a rep or you need a cheap and fairly reliable motor.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not keen, don't see why I need such a big car!! But appreciate it if they sit in the back as its roomy.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, no, no no!!! I've had two and that's enough.
What are you likely to buy next?
A Fiesta, Focus or a Corsa.
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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?
£2,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not bad, traded ours in and kept my nice aftermarket alloys :)
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Changed to a manual from our 2L Auto which we'd had 2.5 years trouble free motoring from.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful, non pressured.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Wheelspins like crazy on the N/S front when pulling out of any left turn, even if you don't particularly gas hard. Gearchanges rather notchy, hard to get into 1st from 2nd sometimes, jumps out of gear. Acceleration improves once you are in 4th gear.
What's it like to park?
Not too bad actually, but big turning circle obviously. Rear vision is pretty good.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
YES!!! This car is a real ropey old dog. Regret changing from our other one. Front suspension lower arms both sides, new clutch, washer jets broken. Jumps out of 1st gear which is embarrasing when you floor it and the engine just screams at you as it has popped back into neutral.
What's most practical about your car?
Umm.....it was cheap
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
My wheels! Which I added.
