Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2007 - 2014) 1.8 TDCi ECOnetic 5d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Company rep (on a budget)
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it (but have not driven it!)
Would you buy this car again and why?
No
What are you likely to buy next?
Something without the word "Eco" in it
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
April 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
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Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I had no choice, it is a company car
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
This car is very bad at pulling off and going uphills. You try and quickly come out of a junction and there is nothing there, I am used to diesels having plenty of low down torque but this car has none. It is horrible to drive around town. I had to stop on a 20% gradient and could not get it to go up the hill, had to roll back to a lesser angle. Cruises nicely on the motorway though.
What's it like to park?
It is too big and does not fit in most car park spaces, I dont have the luxury of parking sensors and it nasty to park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
After 11000 mile car brokedown with engine malfunction, dealer told me that the wiring to one of the injectors was faulty. Back on the road but still drives poorly. Picture taken whilest being towed by the AA.
What's most practical about your car?
It goes from A to B most of the time.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The door, I can't wait to get out of it!
