Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 1.8 Zetec 5d (00) (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Family man who is a sales rep!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Neutral, no real brownie points to be had owning this bad boy.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, too expensive to run and too big. Eats petrol and tyres.
What are you likely to buy next?
Just part ex'd for a corsa SXi CDTi.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,400
When did you buy the car?
July 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable, no discount though. Maerket value.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Friendly and helpfull, no complaints.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quite comfortable, plenty power on motorway, bit sluggish up hill. Sounds like a tractor when it's cold or at high rev's.
What's it like to park?
Bit tricky due to it's size and blind spots to the rear, prepare to clip bollards on a monthly basis.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A few minor things, rear windscreen wiper washer failed, rear subframe bushes needed replacing.
What's most practical about your car?
Size, drags 2 kids around in comfort. Has a boot the size of a mountain range.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electrically adjustable driver seat, Air con and heated windscreen.
