1999 Ford Mondeo GLX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Absolutely, Positively a good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that has ever gone wrong is the interior light bulb has blown twice.
General comments?
Being 2 metres tall, this car was one of the few on my short list. Having put up with 2 years of back-ache hell from a Subaru Legacy (also 1999), this has been extremely comfortable. A little tight in the back though, as my kids are also tall.
It goes well, stops well and handles better than most. Extremely economical at 650 kms of running around to one tankfull and nothing is wearing, inside or out. Bad points? The handbrake is woeful and the air-con is not very powerful, but it doesn't slow you down on hills either.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 136000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 19th July, 2003 |