Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 1.8 SCi Ghia 5d (6) (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I think it says I'm a family man.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think its a nice car, comfortable and quiet and very roomy!
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would consider a Mondeo but not with the 1.8 SCi engine!
What are you likely to buy next?
I'm likely to possibly downsize as the Mondeo I will be replacing very soon due to its reliability issues!
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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?
£2,400
When did you buy the car?
February 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
I thought I got a good deal given the age of the car and the mileage and condition the vehicle was in.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bigger car for added room and comfort.
What was the dealer like?
The dealer was friendly and welcoming.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its very smooth to drive and extreamly quiet!
What's it like to park?
Easy peasy to park, never had an issue.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Its been a great runner since I bought it in February of this year (2013) but now (July) I am getting diagnostic meltdown, with error after error. After it spent 3 days at a Auto Tuners they investigated online and found little to no info on the SCi engine in the UK so turned to German websites both the info on the UK and German sites pointed to the engine being very troublesome indeed, I now only wish I had ivestigated the engine before I bought it!
What's most practical about your car?
Its a great size, big enough for my Fiancee and Step-daughter and still room for much much more.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
My favourite is Cruise control and the Electric Folding mirrors.
