New Mondeo Owner

Bucknaked · 13-02-2009, 09:18 PM

Hi Guys

On Tuesday I sold my Performance Blue Focus XR5 and traded up to a Mondeo XR5 in Ink Blue. I've had many issues with the focus over the time I've owned it, but was happy to give the Mondeo a go. So far so good. Anyway I only picked it up today.

Hopefully going out soon to get some nice photo's, but for now, here are the 2 cars together.

Cheers

Dwayne

FRIKA · 13-02-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Hi Guys

On Tuesday I sold my Performance Blue Focus XR5 and traded up to a Mondeo XR5 in Ink Blue. I've had many issues with the focus over the time I've owned it, but was happy to give the Mondeo a go. So far so good. Anyway I only picked it up today.

Hopefully going out soon to get some nice photo's, but for now, here are the 2 cars together.

Cheers

Dwayne

Hey Dwayne,

Looks like me and you have ended up in with the same cars. Ive had some issues with mine but I dont want too scare you too much. Hope all goes well with yours.

Fast Eddie · 14-02-2009, 12:44 PM

Congrats, Dwayne. I've spent a bit of time riding shot-gun with Zetec in a XR5 Turbo and was seriously impressed.

Bucknaked · 15-02-2009, 12:45 PM

Thanks guys. So far I've impressed with the car. Same running gear as my Focus and apart from the ford badge, I think that's where the similarities end. I like it so far. I'm sure I'll miss that responsiveness and handling of the focus, but I quite like the finish on the mondeo, so I think it will suit me well.

**FTE217** · 15-02-2009, 06:08 PM

Well Bucky a short lived affair with the XR5 and now to the Mondeo.
Well congrats on the new girl hopefully she's well behaved.

Bucknaked · 15-02-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluedriver

Well Bucky a short lived affair with the XR5 and now to the Mondeo.
Well congrats on the new girl hopefully she's well behaved.

Thanks Maurie. Not sure what it is about these ford blues. This is number 5 for me.

FRIKA · 25-02-2009, 11:31 PM

It looks like i might be going the other way. from a mondeo xr5 to a focus xr5

Bucknaked · 26-02-2009, 01:44 PM

Not happy with yours?

The focus is a great car, but with the problems I had, and the Mondeo having been perfect so far, I've not regretted the switch. But I'm only at 930k's, so I've not had time to see any dramas unfold. One thing you'll miss is the space in the mondeo and cruise, but you'll love the feel, ride and the ease of Parking. I really miss the sound and the dash guages. Mondeo is nice, but the Focus has its own charm. 50/50 between the 2 really. Size for me is the most important. I want to travel and with a growing lad, he needs more room.

Good luck with your pending purchase.

zetec · 26-02-2009, 11:06 PM

Congrats - who did you deal with at Belconnen?

FRIKA · 26-02-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Not happy with yours?

The focus is a great car, but with the problems I had, and the Mondeo having been perfect so far, I've not regretted the switch. But I'm only at 930k's, so I've not had time to see any dramas unfold. One thing you'll miss is the space in the mondeo and cruise, but you'll love the feel, ride and the ease of Parking. I really miss the sound and the dash guages. Mondeo is nice, but the Focus has its own charm. 50/50 between the 2 really. Size for me is the most important. I want to travel and with a growing lad, he needs more room.

Good luck with your pending purchase.

The room in the Mondeo is fantatsic and it will be missed. Ive had quite a few issues with mine, hence time to say goodbye. I drove the focus last night and couldnt believe the sound it produced. Was pretty happy with it overall and only downfall i could see is No cruise control. So im 90% convinced at the moment but also starting to think if it will be big enough. We have a 14 month daughter and sometimes space is a necessity.
Other issue I really wanted white. But all gone (08) that is. Im after 08 LV obvioulsy to save some $$$$. Trying to pretty much changeover with minimal costs. At the moment looking at $2500 changeover. Blue LV with stripes and floor mats.

MondeoManiac · 27-02-2009, 05:39 PM

After considering a new car for a while I too am now the proud owner of a Mondeo and could not be happier with the car!

Katoomba · 28-02-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Not happy with yours?

The focus is a great car...the ease of Parking. .

Apart from the water that gets in the Mondeo when I lift the rear hatch, the only ongoing annoying is that I find it a very difficult car to park, not only because of the high rear but also the front end as well. In some carparks the width of the front door has actually stopped me from getting out. I don't think I could park it without the sensors.

I've wimped a bit now and if I know the parking situation in advance (like my local Coles/Kmart) I take my Laser.

Apart from that I never owned a car I enjoy driving as much as the Mondeo.

Bucknaked · 28-02-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Congrats - who did you deal with at Belconnen?

Jye Munro.

Bucknaked · 28-02-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FRIKA

The room in the Mondeo is fantatsic and it will be missed. Ive had quite a few issues with mine, hence time to say goodbye. I drove the focus last night and couldnt believe the sound it produced. Was pretty happy with it overall and only downfall i could see is No cruise control. So im 90% convinced at the moment but also starting to think if it will be big enough. We have a 14 month daughter and sometimes space is a necessity.
Other issue I really wanted white. But all gone (08) that is. Im after 08 LV obvioulsy to save some $$$$. Trying to pretty much changeover with minimal costs. At the moment looking at $2500 changeover. Blue LV with stripes and floor mats.

Small change over. I guess the dealer is trying to make something out of the deal.

We have a 7 year old, and as our only family car, I found it to be way too small. I'm not sure how you will go with prams and strollers. The boot fills up very quickly.

Sound is fantastic. I agree, cruise is a downfall, but I've not used mine yet.

I know where you are coming from. I had no end of drama's with mine. I think it's the luck of the draw. So far the Mondeo has been faultless and it restores my faith in the ford product. I actually enjoy driving the car. The focus I found was no desire to be in it, incase something else went wrong. I just think I was unlucky.

Good luck with the LV. It is a fantastic looking car. An improvement over previous LS/LT model.

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Originally Posted by Katoomba

Apart from the water that gets in the Mondeo when I lift the rear hatch, the only ongoing annoying is that I find it a very difficult car to park, not only because of the high rear but also the front end as well. In some carparks the width of the front door has actually stopped me from getting out. I don't think I could park it without the sensors.

I've wimped a bit now and if I know the parking situation in advance (like my local Coles/Kmart) I take my Laser.

Apart from that I never owned a car I enjoy driving as much as the Mondeo.

That is the one thing I found as well. Parking is a bugger. I've almost hit a pole in a car park, thank god for those sensors, I'd have clearly hit the pole without them.

I read about the water in the boot issue. I checked my seal, being Sept08 model, it's got the new seal and the new exhaust tips.

They are a pleasure to drive. I notice the difference in power between the focus and mondeo. But I don't mind, as its more comfortable to drive. I also can't wait to try the heated seats in Canberra in winter.

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Originally Posted by MondeoManiac

After considering a new car for a while I too am now the proud owner of a Mondeo and could not be happier with the car!

Congratulations on your purchase. Sea Grey was my 2nd choice. Ink Blue was 3rd.

allanv6gt · 06-04-2009, 08:54 PM

Progress report?
(I recognise that background!!)

Bucknaked · 06-04-2009, 09:07 PM

I just had the 3,000 service. I had an oil change and filter done at the same time. The car so far has been fantastic. No niggling issues, nothing bad to report. The only thing I could say was bad is the paint is a little thin in a couple of areas. Just the Plastic parts of the body kit. Other than that, nothing bad to report.

Fuel economy around town is 9.1. Now the car is being used for shorter trips (Mrs got a new job, close to home, so 16 k's a day and not 64) I dare say that will increase a little.

All in all, aside from my AU, this is the best new car I've ever owned.

apstar · 06-04-2009, 09:47 PM

Each time I pick up a new batch of passengers the first thing they say is "Gee it's big inside" or "OMG the boot is huge" or "Its quite for a diesel"

apstar

scribbly · 07-04-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by apstar

"Its quite for a diesel"

apstar

...unless you're standing outside!