[AlanD]

Same as NZ XR6, bought a 2008 Build Mondeo diesel sedan in Zetec trim and kept it for 8 years. In that time the only "unusual" expense , outside of tyres (3 sets) and batteries (2), was rear brake rotors and pads. A drivers seat belt stalk was replaced under warranty. Fuel economy was sub 6l/100km.

Sold it privately to a chap who tried other (newer) Japanese and Korean built cars and came hurrying back to secure the Mondeo within 24 hours.

However our use of the car was 75/25 country/city driving and I tend to be moderate in my use of accelerator and brakes.

US comparison sites may rate the Mondeo, but be sure they are not rating the US built version (Called a Fusion, I think). I doubt the European built cars were imported into the USA.

To answer the question, I think they are a very under rated car and I'm still driving a newer version - I also am happy to shift makers if I don't feel I'm getting value for money.

Ford Oz as a company I'm not so keen about however.

Cheers