Ford Mondeo Hatchback 1.8i LX 5d (AC) (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Plenty of car for the money, but rear electric windows would be nice.
Costs
Generally reasonably priced parts and servicing.
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On the road
Driving
Tends to wheel spin on front n/s when pulling away in wet, which can cause steering to snatch.
Performance
Nothing special, but adequate when fully loaded.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts first time every day. No major work undertaken or faults found.
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Rep mobile.
Comfort
Good comfortable seats front and rear, with reasonable leg-room. Even the dog likes it.
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Security and Service
Security
Still there when I open the curtains in the morning!
Service
Tendency to find faults that don't really need doing straight away. No consistency between dealers on price and scope of repairs.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems, although tappets seem noisy.
Other
Rear discs replaced at 30k, handbrake now playing up a bit. Front suspension bracket bushes replaced.
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