Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 2.2TDCi ST (155ps) 5d (05) (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I could of tried harder in school.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most of the people I know think the mondeo in general is designed for the older generation.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never, my arms are like jelly after a long drive because I'm holding on to the steering so tight trying to keep it steady after going over bumps.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW 120d M Sport Coupe.
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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?
£6,999
When did you buy the car?
May 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got £2200 trade in for my Mondeo Titanium X, honestly wished I'd stayed with it.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Perfomance and Economy.
What was the dealer like?
Seemed professional at first then from looking over my current car, he tried the usual tactics of saying the dual mass fly-wheel is on its way out and will need replacing, this will affect the trade value.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brutal would be kind, the major problem is the suspension, for me anyway it has progressively gotten worse over 3 years, even the smallest bump in the road is like God reaching down picking up my car and shaking it, when I see a pothole too late I grit my teeth and hope for the best.
What's it like to park?
Even with no parking sensors I find it OK.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Where to start! Within 1 week of purchasing I broke down on the A11, only doing around 40mph when the engine management light came, the car spluttered then totally cut out, I had to be towed off the road a Traffic Safety Vehicle, got it towed back to the dealer, all 4 injectors had failed which took them 1- days to repair. RAC also me Wheel Tracking and Alignment were dangerously out of sync After the warranty expired, the EGR valve/Fuel Switch Sensor both failed, within 6 months, I also needed 4 new tyres and 1 new alloy.
What's most practical about your car?
Fits 5 adults comfortably.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Climate Control and Multi CD changer.
