Ford Mondeo Saloon (1993 - 2000) 2.5 V6 ST24 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says I am practical and that I am a wise person.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Because of the style of the car, everyone looks at it wherever I go, even people driving Aston Martins which have cost them a fortune.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes without a doubt, because they are cheap to buy, when you think the original cost of this unique flashy car would have been about £25,000, you can now buy a very good 1998 one for about £600.
What are you likely to buy next?
I don't know, because due to having a 3 inch brain tumour removed 3 years ago I have hardly worked, so I have not the money to predict what car I get next
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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?
£600
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, because since buying it passed the next two MOTs without any problems and it has never let me down due to the very good V6 engine.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Very nice to drive, lots of extras, very reliable and very fast.
What was the dealer like?
Very polite and informative.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Goes like a rocket, but will easily run smooth at 30 mph and the gearing is very good, no problem pulling away from a standing start in second or even third gear, if you have the revs up.
What's it like to park?
Very easy due to the very good PAS.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
In the 3 years I have owned it, it has only failed the MOT once for a front wishbone was very worn - due to the amount of unnessessary speed bumps in my area.
What's most practical about your car?
Good size, it easily carries 5 people or if you fold the split rear seats down , you can carry a lot of large things in the back.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
5 slot CD player underneath the passenger seat, which is controlled from the steering column, same as the radio can be controlled from here as well.
