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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, some issued with dealer staff. Poor boot size.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Ford Mondeo ST220

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    low interest finance option on new car

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    generaly very good but with some issues

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Smooth responsive engine, delivering plenty of punch particularly at higher end of rev range. Powerfull brakes (when working properly). Well sorted handling with comfortable ride combined.

    What's it like to park?

    No problems encountered.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    all alloy wheel rims replaced due to excessive corosion after 18 months. brake discs front and rear skimmed due to excessive vibration under normal use after 16,000 miles. rumbling noise from front of vehicle, cause not yet identified, after 17,000 miles.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?