Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 2.0TDCi Ghia (115ps) 5d (04) (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Got kids and no money, need a car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Meh
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never, easily the most unreliable and expensive car I have ever owned. Cost me £2500 to repair in 4 months and it still wasn't right.
What are you likely to buy next?
Bought a sirion rally 2.
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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?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
No, everything that could go wrong did go wrong.
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?
For such a big car it was actually quite nice. Not sporty but very comfortable. Engine was torquey and laid back, which made motorway driving nice.
What's it like to park?
Ok, hatchback layout obscured view a bit.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Clutch flywheel, rear bearings, thermostat, injectors, aircon unit, springs kept snapping, steering rack failed, power steering pump.
What's most practical about your car?
Roomy, big boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Great stereo system and rain sensing wipers, auto headlights.
