Ray
Bloke up the road has just got a new Mondeo and i think it looks very nice indeed. I know Ford are in finantial trouble so will this be the
saviour?
Do you like it?
It does look nice - I just couldn't bring myself to buy another Ford.
I do like it but passat is cheaper and supposed to be better
I have test driven it a couple of times as the company car is due to be replaced.
Also on the car list is the Audi A4 and Volvo S60 among others.
In the end I've settled on the Mondeo Titanium X, as in my opinion it is of at least equal quality with loads of extras.
I'm certain that if the blue oval was removed, a passenger would think that it was a more upmarket marque.
The only thing that spoils it for me is the thoughts of several more years of Ford dealer service. Customer service? What's that!!!!
Oh, and did I mention that it'll be the end of September before they can deliver. It may be a factory build, but surely 10-12 weeks is stretching
it a bit.
Drew
[Edited on 13/7/07 by lotustwincam]
lotustwincam, which engine are you getting?
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Originally posted by lotustwincam
The only thing that spoils it for me is the thoughts of several more years of Ford dealer service. Customer service? What's that!!!!
And Volvo is owned by
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Ford
Looking at the ad, I just thought that it looks like all the other bland 4-door saloons. No stylistic merit whatsoever.
IMHO
im sure the one with the volvo derived 5 cylinder will be fine .
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Originally posted by jollygreengiant
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Originally posted by Tim 45
which engine are you getting?
Guy's, doesn't matter what you think of it, in a few years, (if nobody buy's it), we wont have any Duratec donors. Ray
What happened to the volvo engines in these..according to Fords website, they are still going to be using the duratec and duratorq, (and rumour has it they will be introducing a 2.3 model later in the year)?
The "range topping" 5 cylinder is the +15 years old Volvo unit with a new head, why they aren't using the D5 engine as well I don't know, unless it's a noise thing.
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Originally posted by Chippy
Guy's, doesn't matter what you think of it, in a few years, (if nobody buy's it), we wont have any Duratec donors.
Ford are trying hard to pull themselves up by the boot straps, a lack lustre range coupled with in the UK the changes in income tax laws hurt them
very badly, together with massive loss of market share in the white van man market.
The quality and reliability of modern Fords is excellent although they still suffer cheap trashy interior trim, a long standing traddition in Ford.
I only hope the dynamics of the cars have improved, I found the handling of the original Focus models had rear steer effects didn't inspire
confidence.
But to turn Ford round they need to spend money in europe and yield the axe in the states. They must also learn to get away from bigger=better, each
revision of a Ford model is always wider and longer than its predecessor.
The latest victim is the Freelander which is a whole 6" wider than the Rover group original.
Ford have always had an image problem... true the quality has improved as has reliability.
When you look at the X Type Jaguar and discover it's Ford interior then look at the sales of the Jag (or not, as the case is) it does not take a
marketing genius to conclude that a Jaguar means quality and bespoke type fittings not parts robbed from a Rep Mobile.
Ford is one of my clients and basically they need to get out of the UK before it kills them. The cost base is too high here in the UK and everything
suffers as a consequence.
Look what has happened to UK automotive manufacturing/assembly in the UK in the last decade, Rover, Peugeot, TVR, Caterham... they have all absconded
to the EU or other. Why do Ford UK think they are exempt and deserve UK loyalty, truth is - they don't, and the British population will not
support UK manufacturing by being patriotic like Germany, France, Cz Rep, Spanish etc etc - we buy anything!
The New Modeo is quite unique in it's looks, for now. IMO better than a Passat... it looks too narrow though and as a result I think out of
proportion.
It will sell yes, but margins for manufacturers and franchises will be low, prices to sell a mediocre car into the most competitive group will be
cut-throat and Ford do not have any unique selling points anymore. I have a company car replacement immenent, I'm not even considering a Ford,
nevermind a Mondeo because IMO they are too common!
My 2p - Steve
[Edited on 14-7-07 by Hellfire]
I currently have the 2006 Mondeo ST (2.2 TDCI) and have to say I am very happy with it. This replaced a 6 month old Astra SRi. The build quality of
the Vauxhall was absolutely terrible hence me selling it so quickly. The Mondeo is really solidly put together and I have no complaints regarding the
trim, the diesel engine also goes like stink and still does 45mpg+ I am waiting for the NEW Mondeo ST to come out and will consider upgrading 
[Edited on 16/7/07 by Simon W]
Wrong wheel drive.
Well i like the music in the balloon advert!!
FYI its from the Donny Darko Soundtrack, as someones going to ask.