Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2007 - 2014) 1.8 TDCi Zetec 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, down-earth, hardworking and non-showy.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It does what it says on the tin!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, it has been an excellent car. It has done everything I have wanted it to do, without a murmour of complaint. We took it on a roadtrip to Switzerland and it coped brilliantly with all different types of roads and terrain. It was a comfortable driving experience and I would take that car again.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Ford Mondeo.
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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?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car seemed a very good price in comparison to other cars of the same age and mileage. It had formerly been a Moability car, so I knew it would be well maintained. The car was in excellent condition.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Low mileage for the age, reliable, dependable car with a large boot.
What was the dealer like?
The dealer was very helpful, the car was ready for a test drive as arranged, it was MOT'd, serviced and valeted before we collected it. The only thing is it would have been nice to have had a full tank of petrol on collection.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth and easy. I love driving it. It is plenty of power on motorways and going uphill. It is quiet and cruises along easily.
What's it like to park?
It is easy to park because it has good reversing sensors, although they are sometimes a little too sensitive and start to beep when I have got more room than I think I have.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothign has gone wrong as such. We needed to have the air conditioning cleaned out, which was a small job to do. It is trouble free.
What's most practical about your car?
The enoromous size of the boot, which seems to be able to expand as needed. We have managed to get two girls and all their stuff to University and back and it has somehow expanded to take all of that. The car is very sturdy and we have also managed to fill the boot with logs for the fire. It is a dependable, reliable, work-horse car. It also has a sleek shape, so it is nice to look at.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The bluetooth feature on the car, which allows phone calls to come through the radio, so it is the ultimate hands free system.
