Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 2.0 Zetec 5d Auto (00) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
U-O did you made a big mistake too! I suppose the boot's practical.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Can't repeat the wife's comments about the ride and seats!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never ever ever ever ever! I regreted buying it within a week!
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably back to German, so a VW or Merc C class. Other than that anything but a Ford!
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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?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a car with a bigger boot due to children (former car Merc C Class Saloon 99/W)
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The auto box on this model is dire, beteen 70 and 80 mph (funnily the same as most european speed limits) it cannot decide which gear to be in, and hit a very slight incline it is worse. You end up locking in the overdrive and burning more fuel (is this possible on this car?). Wallowy in the corners, and seats not designed for human habitation.
What's it like to park?
Ok. The same as most modern hatches the rear is quite high, but most drivers can overcome this.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear suspension bushes, fuel pump, A/C compressor.....
What's most practical about your car?
Bigger boot than my last car. No practical interior storage, surely in 2001 people were carrying mobile phones, but the only place to put them is rattling around in the side pocket! (ps I do have bluetooth handsfree!)
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated windscreen is very useful, err....
