Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Eggtastico on March 03, 2008, 19:26:43 PM
Post by: Eggtastico on March 03, 2008, 19:26:43 PM
having one of these delivered later in the week... any good?
Was purchased today, getting its branding & checks tomorrow, then whenever they can deliver it to me
Company have changed leasing agents, so no more Mercs, Volvos or Saabs :rage: :(
Was purchased today, getting its branding & checks tomorrow, then whenever they can deliver it to me
Company have changed leasing agents, so no more Mercs, Volvos or Saabs :rage: :(
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Kunal on March 03, 2008, 19:30:41 PM
Post by: Kunal on March 03, 2008, 19:30:41 PM
The new shape/model?
Have to admit I quite like the way it looks and its been getting rave reviews/praise.
Have to admit I quite like the way it looks and its been getting rave reviews/praise.
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: SteveF on March 03, 2008, 19:53:04 PM
Post by: SteveF on March 03, 2008, 19:53:04 PM
Been driving the diesel estate version around recently as flat mate has one. Its a good solid car tbh - cant really fault it (except the boot on the estate hangs 4 million miles out the back of parking spaces!)
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: soopahfly on March 03, 2008, 19:53:39 PM
Post by: soopahfly on March 03, 2008, 19:53:39 PM
Saabs are Vauxhall, Volvo are fords, and mercs are just mercs.
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 03, 2008, 20:11:24 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 03, 2008, 20:11:24 PM
The new Mondeos are supposed to be very nice, especially if get a Ghia/Titanium model.
Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Cheule on March 03, 2008, 20:52:04 PM
Post by: Cheule on March 03, 2008, 20:52:04 PM
Some people laugh at the idea of a Mondeo but even top gear had to concede they were and still are a very good buy. For all practical reasons theres no real reason not to get one, and I intend to buy one (albeit the older mark 2 or 3) in a few months.
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Eggtastico on March 03, 2008, 23:20:32 PM
Post by: Eggtastico on March 03, 2008, 23:20:32 PM
Quote from: KunalThe new shape/model?
Have to admit I quite like the way it looks and its been getting rave reviews/praise.
Yes, it was purchased especially for me.
Not sure the model, but the current one is Titanium X or somthing..
I wont be basic as it has to have some prestiege to match my tier 3 status
tier 1 gets vans, tier 2 gets vectras tier 3s did have volvos, mercs & Saabs, but are now getting Mondeos
Its the estate version as well.
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Eggtastico on March 03, 2008, 23:23:21 PM
Post by: Eggtastico on March 03, 2008, 23:23:21 PM
Quote from: soopahflySaabs are Vauxhall, Volvo are fords, and mercs are just mercs.
and thats the order I rate them.
loved the saabs, really quick (even the diesel) & the fuel economy was outstanding.. getting 400miles out of a petrol & over 600 on the diesel for a full tank
Volvo was nice, took about the same to fill, mileage a bit less - but it was really comfortable to drive.
Merc = piece of sh*t. Really are just paying for the badge. No fancy toys, seats arent wide enough & quite uncomfortable.
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Kunal on March 03, 2008, 23:26:33 PM
Post by: Kunal on March 03, 2008, 23:26:33 PM
The ST220 that was in Casino Royale looked great.
(http://www.verdictoncars.com/features/mondeo_side_660.jpg)
Shame you cant get one of the 2008 shape Audi A4s..
http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/gallery2.php?mode=album&album=/Audi/A4-S4-RS4%20(B5,%20B6,%20B7%20and%20B8)/A4%20Sedan%20(B8)
edit/cant get the bloody link to work to the gallery...
Im thinking about going for one of the new A4s... maybe wait until the new RS4 is released ;)
(http://www.verdictoncars.com/features/mondeo_side_660.jpg)
Shame you cant get one of the 2008 shape Audi A4s..
http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/gallery2.php?mode=album&album=/Audi/A4-S4-RS4%20(B5,%20B6,%20B7%20and%20B8)/A4%20Sedan%20(B8)
edit/cant get the bloody link to work to the gallery...
Im thinking about going for one of the new A4s... maybe wait until the new RS4 is released ;)
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: DEViANCE on March 03, 2008, 23:29:32 PM
Post by: DEViANCE on March 03, 2008, 23:29:32 PM
great cars, old ones are abit bland but the new ones look very good. the tdci diesel is very impressive as is the titanium trim level
Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Jaimz on March 04, 2008, 01:19:37 AM
Post by: Jaimz on March 04, 2008, 01:19:37 AM
quite like the new shape mondy, not been in one, not as nice-looking as the saab 9-3 estate though, thats gorgeous imo
Jaimz :rock:
Jaimz :rock:
Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Edd on March 04, 2008, 04:14:26 AM
Post by: Edd on March 04, 2008, 04:14:26 AM
personally i prefer the previous mark mondeo. Fancy a 2.2 TDCi ST myself
Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on March 04, 2008, 14:16:21 PM
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on March 04, 2008, 14:16:21 PM
Quote from: Eddpersonally i prefer the previous mark mondeo. Fancy a 2.2 TDCi ST myself:stupid:
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Cypher on March 07, 2008, 00:26:24 AM
Post by: Cypher on March 07, 2008, 00:26:24 AM
Good solid car. There is no practical reason to get one.
New range has a lot more character.
New range has a lot more character.
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Eggtastico on March 07, 2008, 08:58:23 AM
Post by: Eggtastico on March 07, 2008, 08:58:23 AM
well it got delivered yesterday, but I rejected it :-D
They need to now buy me the correct model / spec.
If im paying through the nose in tax, they can make sure I get what im paying for.
They need to now buy me the correct model / spec.
If im paying through the nose in tax, they can make sure I get what im paying for.
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Beaker on March 07, 2008, 10:03:43 AM
Post by: Beaker on March 07, 2008, 10:03:43 AM
Quote from: Eggtasticowell it got delivered yesterday, but I rejected it :-D
They need to now buy me the correct model / spec.
If im paying through the nose in tax, they can make sure I get what im paying for.
Let me guess, you ordered top of the range or nearly, and they sent an 1.8 LX or similar?
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Eggtastico on March 07, 2008, 10:45:40 AM
Post by: Eggtastico on March 07, 2008, 10:45:40 AM
nope, they sent a manual.
Im not driving up & down the motorways in a manual. I WANT MY CRUISE CONTROL
Im not driving up & down the motorways in a manual. I WANT MY CRUISE CONTROL
Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: SteveF on March 07, 2008, 12:38:26 PM
Post by: SteveF on March 07, 2008, 12:38:26 PM
You sure it wasnt a manual with cruise control?
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Mark on March 07, 2008, 12:41:42 PM
Post by: Mark on March 07, 2008, 12:41:42 PM
Cruise control on manual cars is pretty common
Title: Re:ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Eggtastico on March 07, 2008, 12:42:15 PM
Post by: Eggtastico on March 07, 2008, 12:42:15 PM
there was no cruise control - last few cars Ive had have been autos with CC - wasnt really aware that manuals can have cruise control - thought that could be a bit awkward with gears, etc.
set it to 70, then put your feet up & steer.
set it to 70, then put your feet up & steer.
Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: SteveF on March 07, 2008, 13:12:20 PM
Post by: SteveF on March 07, 2008, 13:12:20 PM
Not looked into exactly how they do it but had a couple of manuals with cruise control.
Just thought I should mention it in case youd rejected the right car :)
Just thought I should mention it in case youd rejected the right car :)
Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Eggtastico on March 07, 2008, 13:15:58 PM
Post by: Eggtastico on March 07, 2008, 13:15:58 PM
Quote from: SteveFNot looked into exactly how they do it but had a couple of manuals with cruise control.
Just thought I should mention it in case youd rejected the right car :)
been offered a free upgrade..
Title: ford mondeo.... any good?
Post by: Beaker on March 07, 2008, 13:47:22 PM
Post by: Beaker on March 07, 2008, 13:47:22 PM
Quote from: EggtasticoQuote from: SteveFNot looked into exactly how they do it but had a couple of manuals with cruise control.
Just thought I should mention it in case youd rejected the right car :)
been offered a free upgrade..
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heh, that will be an incorrect order as well, but in your favour. If you are getting reamed for tax then might as well have it.