Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 2.0 Zetec 5d (00) (2002/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Male, middle aged and balding !
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice looking with constrasting alloy wheels set against dark metallic green.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but possibly a diesel 2.0 TDCI 130 or a 2.2
What are you likely to buy next?
Mondeo ST155
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,550
When did you buy the car?
April 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
I bought as an ex Lex lease car from a BCA Auction when it was 3 years old with 60000 miles.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looking for reliable and cheap to run spacious family car suitable for camping trips to Italy.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Easy to drive both in town and on the motorway. Nice gear change and perfect weighting to the steering. Engine slightly noisy around 70mph compared toi my Cavalier.Cruised with ease at 90mph all day on German autobahn last year.
What's it like to park?
Quite large to park in tight spaces. Annoying blind spot over rear pillars.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
At 62,000 the radio failed. At 70,000 I had to replace the rear discs and pads. At 110,000 the fuel pump failed. No other faults.
What's most practical about your car?
Being over 6ft tall it has a very comfortable driving position and handles very well on twisty roads. It is excellent for long motorway journeys. Last year I drove from Sussex to Tuscany in 16 hours.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I like the electric seat height and steering wheel ajustment. As a 1 car family my wife and I can switch drivers quickly and easily.
