Ford Mondeo Saloon 1993
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If you can find something with the same list of goodies for the money, then your probably working for NASA.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No bills so far. Can be heavy on petrol if abused.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Feels reassuring but a little dull, nice balance under heavy cornering, ABS-awful, bakes scarry. Nice noise with a pipercross airfilter.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Feels better than you would think for a Mondeo, fast around town, slower than it looks, at the end of the day its still a family ford!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Windscreen washer stropped working after a week when 100 miles from home, late at night, on a dirty motorway! Interior trim rattles on bumpy roads and ABS kicks in under moderate braking! Speedo fault.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still looks good and turns heads. For an 8k salon with a blue oval on the front, it can't be bad.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very nice driving position, eats motorways and has nice handling. Forget slowing for speed bumps, firmer suspension would be good but granny wouldn't like it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard dead locking, face off stereo and locking wheel nuts. Could be better but just about acceptable.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Diabolical. Avoid the main dealers like the plague, they pretend to be helpful when you buy, but its different when you go for repairs under warranty.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fantastic noise from V6, masses of torque, smooth as a baby"s rear

    Other

    Main dealer repairs caused ~£1000 damage to car! Speedo fault - dealers couldn"t give 2 monkeys

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes