Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 2.0 Zetec 5d (00) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
At the moment with a family the car is what I need to carry kids, tow the folding camper etc
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Does not attract a great deal of attention
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never buy the same car twice - always want to try something different.
What are you likely to buy next?
In an ideal world would like somthing smaller and quicker but may end up with a diesel MPV - arrghh !!
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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?
£2,600
When did you buy the car?
August 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Steering is light and handling is good. Seems to be at its best cruising on the open road / motorway - good top end speed. Not that sure about the acceleration - seems geared to go fast but not to get there that quick.
What's it like to park?
Took a while to get used to the lack of steering lock compared to my previous RWD car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No major problems. Some of the interior plastic shows marke - for example on the door pulls. Was previously driving a 12 year old Merc 190E the Mondeo build quality is nowhere near as good.
What's most practical about your car?
Good interior space and a fair amount of room in the boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Has plenty of equipment as standard - aircon, 4 x electric windows etc. However in some ways it disappoints for example no courtesy light in the rear of the cabin.
