Ford Mondeo 1.8

Before I had this car I was going around in a 1.0l corsa so you can imagine the sudden culture shock when I got behind the wheel of this car. The mondeo I have is the 1995 model with 120k on the clock, so I wasn't expecting much from it. The first thing I noticed was the awesome space in the car; it had an almost luxurious feel to it after being in a corsa. I also noticed the lovely sound that came from under the bonnet of this rather surprising ...
...bigger car I never thought that ied be seen dead in this car as its not the thing to be seen in when your only 18 and I didn't think that it would do much for my street cred, but ounce you get past the bulky outer shell of the car you find one of the most comfortable car I have ever been in. the sets are large and hold you well when you go around the corners, the cars response is second to none even though it is a long car, the inter of the car is ...

mad_driver 08.02.2006 · Read full review
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Back in 1996 i had the need to change my car (Fiat Tipo) due to certain engine problems that i wont go into. After much deliberation i decided to splash out a bit of money and get a larger car to accomodate the growing family commitments i had at the time. During a wet sunday afternoon i wandered into the local SGL garage and was taken imediatly by a Brand New Mondeo, due to low funds i decided a Blue 1.8 LX on the forecort was a much better option. ...
...it home. The power from the 1.8 engine easily (115 BHP) propelled the car which to be honest is not the lightest around becouse of its size with great easy and the power stearing was very responsive. In the years since buying the car i have had no major problems at all just the usual brakes, tyres and exhaust replacements, front brakes and disks cost £70 inc fitting, tyres are 175/65 R14 and the exhaust i think cost me around £75 inc fitting for ...

JasperUK 18.03.2001 · Read full review
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I have had my Mondeo Verona for 5 year now and have overall been very pleased. I bought her new in August 96 just before the Mk2 facelift came about. Local council decided to resurface the roads just after I took delivery and the stone chippings got both headlights (best part of £100 a shot to replace). That Passat advert about the lenses being made of a different material made me think for a while, but the VW is not as nice to drive. Because I ...
...diesel version, but I took one for a test drive and could not get on with it. It might be more economical and durable but the engine was horrid. The throttle is more like an on off switch. Nothing much happened below 2,000 revs, and then it starts to wake up. At 2,500 is starts to feel alive, and by 3,000 it pulls like a train all the way to 4,000 when it hits a brick wall (I think it is governed in the lower gears). Well it is quite difficult to ...

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I was never really in to fords until I had 2 Sierra’s. I brought my Mondeo Mk2, W reg from a car supermarket, after careful consideration of other makes/models I chose my saloon 1.8 LX because of the spec. It was such a high specification For an LX model, it has, elec windows, mirrors, air con, ABS, traction control, rear vented discs, leather gear knob, heated screen, 3 rear head rests etc etc. I have only seen a few other LX models on the road ...
...basic. The ride quality amazes me, it makes you feel very safe, the car seems to sit high of the ground but the handling is superb. The steering is very good to, not to light or to stiff makes good parking, but seeing the front of the bonnet for a small person could be tricky. The engines in my opinion are very good, I don’t tend to drive that fast but the power is there should you need it. I average between 38-41 mpg which I think is outstanding ...

waynedance 14.04.2003 (16.04.2003) · Read full review
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...have to go to a Ford garage to maintain my 3yr guarantee.The servicing period is 12,500 miles I have just had a 25k service and with oil,filter and VAT it was £136.This is the only service I've had over the 12 month period. I also had the brake fluid changed, Fords recommend this every 2yrs, and new rear brake pads, this cost £125. I thought I would update this review.At the end of February 2004 I had an MOT (£40 )and all it needed was two new tyres ...

silver40 12.05.2003 (07.03.2004) · Read full review
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...where you look, uniform lines, Ford obviously going for the angled look this season.....with the exception of the oval clock smack bang in the middle if the Dash. It took a while to get used to this retro piece of design, but grew to like it. As far as the spaciousness goes, Tonnes of the stuff. I was used to space from my RX4 (please see alternate review!!!), and the Mondeo - although not as tall as the RX, provided considerable space, both for ...
...safe, spacious, sleek and a very quiet car. My only negative point about the vehicle is that it is starting to look dated. Mind you, as with the Focus, i'm sure that Ford will get their teeth into it soon, and make something beautiful, out of this already sturdy foundation. ...

wug291 21.01.2005 · Read full review
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...car tomorrow morning... The Ford Mondeo - this "car" and I use this word in the loosest term, is one the most horrible objects on the road. Yes, it has 4 wheels, and can get you from A to B (sometimes without breaking down), but you have to drive it whilst sitting on a car seat that can have only been designed by the Marquis de Sade! I have never in my entire life come across a car seat that is more designed to cause extreme discomfort than this ...
...mine wasn't a one off). Ford somehow managed to take a common-garden car seat (which manages to look quite normal), and bestow it with the qualities of an uncomfortable park bench. Now, when you are driving up and down the motorway, perched on a park bench, it is painfully...painful. Even if you are able to ignore this chronic backache and stabbing pains in your legs, you then have to learn to live with switches and fittings that have been created ...

Flipper01 08.08.2003 · Read full review
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...to justify using it. Ford have fixed the problem with the drivers door mirror where a six footer like myself couldn't see anything in it unless I leant well forward, But now one has to guess where the front ends when parking. If you need to change your car and need some performance and comfort at a reasonable price, get one of these. If you want to corner at speeds that frighten you get one of these. If you take the family out at weekends ...

christophermayhew 03.08.2000 · Read full review
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I bought this Mark1 in Oct 1996 from Fords of Winsford supermarket - absolutely no regrets with it. Had 17k on the clock @ 9 months, now (Aug 2008) has 210K ! There is a bit of rust now visible, but hardly surprising after the mileage and chips picked up!. The engine's very responsive, runs like a dream on Shell V-Power (35mpg around town, 40+ on motorways). Apart from the obvious consumables - tyres, oil, wiperblades - there has not been much major ...
...(Original) Clutch failed @ 208k, crank position sensor failed & replaced @ 209K. Other major expense has been limited to exhaust (one middle section, two back boxes) and two headlamps (yellowed lenses). Apparently the lenses alone can be replaced (check out the Mondeo Enthusiasts group), but I took the easy way out! Regular servicing has helped! HUGE amount of capacity, probably only beaten in it's class by the 2008 Mondeo! A good driving position ...

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...in the form of a Ford Mondeo. The drive of my life!! Its positively quick and has all the features you could wish for. We have had no problems whatsoever that warrant a bad review and would give this car 10/10 as its total bliss. The mk2 Xreg is good but has a few draw backs. We have recently booked it in for a clutch change at a cost of #300 for a 2pc clutch or #400 for a 3pc. Our local Ford garage kept saying they would call us back with a price ...
...the people giving quotes that Ford don't even like changing the clutches on Mondeo's which is worrying. And the second problem we have had is that the petrol cap doesn't always open. These cars are no more fuel thirsty than the 1.6 Vauxhall Astra or the 1.6 Ford Escort which is good. The tax on the 52reg is more money than the older Xreg. The mk2 Mondeo I would give 8/10 only losing points for its age and mileage related problems but bet this was ...

earnie476 07.11.2006 · Read full review
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...icon of the 1990s the Ford Mondeo. Now I like Capri's, sad, I know, but I like them, especially the Mark ones with the Chrome trimmings and poor steering. I like individualistic cars, head-turners, cars designed to look good and drive bad. Then I had Kids, and discovered the joys of weekyl shops, prams, parking in the high street, and most of all - Budgeting. So I had to buy sensible cars, with big boots, safety features and uninspiring looks. ...
...the boot. Little things, like the cup holder in the back, the electric window isolator, the boot pop and the kid friendly seat pockets are minor but useful, but the vibe of the thing is friendly, smooth and happy. My Ford Moneo is my friend. I love her. ...

Raybid 21.01.2005 · Read full review
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...the Mondeo jumps ahead. The Ford offers a superb driving position with reach & rake adjustment to the steering wheel, clear dials and controls, and a front arm rest. The Cavalier feels it age and not only are the seats less comfortable but the steering wheel is offset to the left which encourages you to drive with one hand. So, dynamically the Mondeo wins in many categories, BUT when it comes to a buying decision there is still one key area to consider ...
...to nothing if you hunt around whereas I reckon an equivilant Mondeo will cost a couple of hundred quid more. The Vauxhall is cheaper on parts too and the engines are much easier to work on which all means cheaper servicing. I also got marginally better MPG from the Cavalier, so all in all the Vauxhall suddenly starts to make sense. Just watch out for rust - particluarly under the rear arches which always seem to go first on these. Which ever one ...

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I have just bought my second new verona. I love these cars. They are excellent family cars and they perform well. First 1.8i was a 1998 model second was 1.8i 2000 model. My first verona suffered from slow down once the air conditioning was on. The car would not accelerate quickly with air con on. This was almost dangerous for me when doing an overtake and i didn't have enough power left! I found that the car handles well and enjoyed the heated ...
...verona without difficulty. The only other down to this car is space for the driver. i am over 6' tall and find that i am not fully able to stretch out my arms whilst holding the wheel. The seat is always right back and if you are behind me this means that you do not have much leg room left. My second Verona seems to be better at performing with the air con on. An annoying change for me is the fact that the air con comes on automatically when you ...

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Bought my 2001 Mondeo six months ago after trading in my Fiat Punto. It's the older model and not the newer facelifted model that was released around the same time. Paid £4850 for it which I felt was great value for money considering it only had 33k on the clock. Reliability has proven to be satisfactory. The only problem I have had is that both CV Joints and the front Brake Discs and Pads needed replaced. Fuel economy ... after a jumpy start has ...
...1.8 16v engnine. The image of the Mondeo wouldn't be the best in the world with 'Mondeo Man' springing to mind. Despite this however, I quite like the look of my car. Mine is a special edition 'Verona' model. The special bits being that it comes with air-con, metallic paint and fancy alloy wheels. The car also has deadlocks and an alarm which gives me some peace of mind when I park it. The car handles well and the gear changes are smooth. It can ...

SgtZara 07.05.2004 (17.08.2004) · Read full review
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...Getting back to the Mondeo or Mundane as it is better known, It will never break any records but as a family saloon it is a safe and modern car, if the ABS works, if anybody else has had problems with their ABS please let Mr Ford know not me. ...

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