Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0TDCi Ghia X (130ps) 5d (01) (2003/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation is bad, but this is good news when buying as you get more gadgets for your money than on a standard C class Mercedes, costing considerably more.
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On the road
Driving
Executive express, very nimble despite it's size & weight.
Performance
Now fixed - performance restored, very quick now and enough diesel torque to pull a tank!
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Living with it
Reliability
Disappointing with faulty EGR valve affecting many, many TDCi Focus & Mondeo cars, but when they work, it's a hell of a car for the price!
Image
This new breed of Mondeo is as good now as any Audi A4 or VW Passat, but it's a Ford and that badge will be it's biggest enemy. This model will not earn you any respect from anyone.
Comfort
Very comfortable with 8- way adjustable, electric leather drivers seat.
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Security and Service
Service
Still evident that Ford dealers are at the mercy of Ford
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Since writing the previous review, the TDCi EGR valve has been replaced - wow ! Superb performance - and no black smoke!!!
Other
If you can see through the fleet car image, this is a superb car, if it had an Audi or VW badge on it, it would be worshipped by millions worldwide for it's driving ability, performance, economy and useful gadgets, but it doesn't!!!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No