Ford Mondeo Hatchback 1.8i GLX 5d (93) (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value, after the first year. Let companies pay for depreciation!!!!
Costs
Routine servicing is washers, but far too many other items have needed attention. Insurance, tyres and fuel consumption all fine.
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On the road
Driving
Lovely to drive. Reputation well deserved; handling spot on, ride ok and very good on the motorway.
Performance
Good for a 1.8. Nippy enough, though thrashy above 4000.
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Living with it
Reliability
Was ok initially, but let me down badly after a year.
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It's a Mondeo & it's all been said, though it will always be a better car than the Vectra!!
Comfort
Very comfortable. Driving position & seats are A1. Fairly quiet and has enough equipment. Stereo good.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm & deadlocks. No-one's tried yet.
Service
Selling dealer was poor, but other dealers & Ford have been good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Valve spring snapped on cylinder 4. Was off the road for 10 days & a bill for £700... at 57k!!
Other
Tachometer failure, alarm/deadlock failure, 2 sets of ignition leads, new suspension bushes, etc etc.
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