2000 Ford Mondeo GLX (French spec) review from France
"Value for money transport"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver's seat squeaks!
General comments?
I previously had many new Saab turbos, the last one a 9-5 3L turbo (I lived in Sweden).
I bought a new Peugeot 406 HDI in 6/99, which was stolen and recovered burnt out. I had intended to keep it for 10 years, and lost money on the insurance settlement.
I bought this car for GBP 8000 because I needed transport quickly.
I find it as follows -
Comfort - OK but loud tyre noise
Equipment - good for the price, would like cruise control.
AC - adequate (just, but I live in South of France with occasional 40 C days).
Performance - poor compared to Peugeot.
Fuel economy - poor compared to Peugeot, but still 500 miles for GBP 25 (French prices).
Value for money - great!
I will probably keep it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 21000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 406 |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2001 |