2000 Ford Mondeo ST24 review from UK and Ireland

Nothing as yet in the two short months of ownership. However the CV joints are a bit rattly now.

I bought the car from a dealer for £3000 with a full Ford service history covering the 129K. It was/is in immaculate condition and drove perfectly.

I love the sound of the V6, although it could do with a bit more power as it is a large car.

It is quicker than most things on the road, but its on the motorway that it really goes well.

The handling is not bad for a car its size, but I find it better on long sweeping a roads than tighter in town driving.

Although the cars great for a family with its size and comfort, I only really drive to and from work so it's a bit wasted. I'm now thinking about swapping it in for something smaller. I had a Golf GTI mk3 before so might go for the VR6, partly due to the fact that I miss the build quality as the Mondeo does have some rattles.

The car makes the renowned moosing noise now and then, which can be a bit embarrassing in an underground car park, but a bootful of right pedal usually sorts that out!!

It also has that hesitancy at the 3000-3500 rpm range, but found that if you accelerate smoothly instead of wanging your foot to the floor as fast a poss irons it out.

I would recommend one, but make sure you choose carefully avoiding lowered, chipped and blinged up models, which have been ragged.

You get a lot of car for your money, and it always puts a smile on your face under full bore acceleration!!