Ford Mondeo Saloon (1993 - 2000) 2.0i Ghia 4d Auto (AC) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Average guy I suppose. I like Fords and like the looks personally.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Like the looks. Comment on the comfy ride quality, refinement and pace.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I would, if I had a bit more spare cash to afford the road tax and insurance
What are you likely to buy next?
Something cheaper on tax and insurance. Fuel economy was reasonable for a car of this type and size. Something smaller like a Peugeot 106 would be ideal.
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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?
£350
When did you buy the car?
March 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, I think so. Paid £350 from a local repair centre. The car needed new tyres and tax and a good clean but that was it. Didn't come with service history however.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had 2 of them within the family and needed a bigger car as I have a family of my own now.
What was the dealer like?
Just a local guy. Helpful enough. Had the documents to hand and a test-drive was no problem.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very comfy. Good cruiser. Pretty quick off the mark. Lots of room for the missus, junior and their mountains of stuff.
What's it like to park?
I'm used to bigger cars so found it easy. Good visibility. No nasty big pillars to block your view.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only had the car for 6 weeks but nothing went wrong in that time. All the electrics still worked. Auto box was still very smooth. Changed the timing belt and pulleys as a matter of course.
What's most practical about your car?
Large boot, 4 large doors. Auto takes all effort out of driving, if there was any to start with. Electric everything.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Never used A/C as its not that warm yet but would've been a godsend come summer after re-gassing. Heated windscreen could be good in winter too.
