2001 Ford Mondeo ST200 review from UK and Ireland

Nothing (touch wood)

This is my fourth Mondeo and must confess the most exciting.

The car handles superbly considering its size. The recaro's certainly hold you in place and are really comfortable, even on long journeys.

The colour? Silly question if you know about the UK ST200's. It was only available in Ford Racing blue here. It's a great colour that suits the car a treat. For those who didn't know the ST200 was bought out to celebrate Ford's triumph in the BTCC. Some white ST200's have been seen about, which are either imports or special delivery police vehicle's.

Look out for the Limited Edition ST200 Saloon. They became available in late 2000 until 2001 (X and Y Platers). Only 300 were produced for the UK market. Blue/Grey full recaro leather along with blue kevlar matching interior inserts. They are really holding their value! Hatch and Estates came out in 1999, had black leather recaro's, and matching carbon fibre interior inserts.

I average around 28 mpg, which isn't bad as I have a heavy right foot. I've known other ST200 owners averaging 32-34 mpg.

If you have ever driven one, you will know exactly what I mean.

There is a new car club for Ford ST Owners which I stumbled across. www.stownersclub.com.