Nothing with car, but was supplied new with 97 Ghia wheels, dealer refused to accept incorrect wheels fitted. Eventually got right ones but tyres had done 5000ish miles (independent opinion), also covered with brake dust and needed balancing out. Problem ongoing with fomoco. Absolutely disgusted with dealers pathetic service. I'm convinced someone at the dealer had taken a 'shine' to the chrome alloys and had swapped them over and hoped I wouldn't have noticed. DEFINITELY will not be taking my car there for servicing.
Fantastic performance from engine, interior is a driver's and passenger's delight. Handling and ride are exceptional. Vulnerable to stone chips on front. Slightly disappointed with quality of leather trim for a twenty grand car. Radio sound and ease of use is very good. All the controls are perfectly positioned and look good. Excellent visibility. Much much better than Vectra I test drove. Why do the door mirrors have to be so small? MPG reasonable. Noise supression excellent and engine virtually inaudible at tickover. I really like and enjoy driving this car and would recommend it to anyone.
You bought the car in '98, but did you specify it had to be a '98 model? Could have been that Ford were getting rid of excess '97 stock that had been lying in a compound for a few months and your dealer got a bit of a deal on them, which they may or may not have seen fit to pass on to you.
Saying that - having worked for almost a year in the motor trade before I saw sense and got a proper job, I wouldn't be surprised if they had swiped the chrome alloys, coz they're all a bunch of crooks.
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