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For Sale Ford Mondeo
£9,000

• DIESEL
• MANUAL
• 2005
• Silver
• Black Leather interior
• email seller Quote ref:36
• Tel:(contact details will be forwarded on request)
• Location of car Tyne & Wear

Alloy wheels, ABS, Power steering, Central locking, Electric windows, Electric folding mirrors, Electric seats, Full Electric pack, Air conditioning, Climate control,Hot/Cold AC through front seats, Driver airbag, Dual airbag, Full airbags, CD SONY 6 disc system, Alarm system,Remote Total closure, Immobiliser, Cruise control, Heated windscreen, Full service history, H.P.I. Clear, Service History, Rear Head Rests, Front Fog Lamps, Rear Wash wipe, Remote Key Locking, Colour Coded Bumpers, Colour Coded Mirrors, Leather upholstery, Low tax / Insurance, 6 Speed, Cruise control, Non smoker, Adjustable steering wheel, Locking wheel nuts, Any inspection welcome showroom condition,very reluctant private sale.

This weeks Ford car review

Ford Mondeo (2007-)

Compiled By: Malcolm Ogston (cars-to-buy.com motoring consultant)

Overview
The Mondeo has been the best selling car of its type in Europe since its original 1993 launch, and deservedly so. Large family-sized hatchbacks, saloons and estates don't come any better than this: roomy, utterly user-friendly, affordable and - distinguishing the Mondeo from its opposition - fun to drive.

Ride & handling
The 2007 Mondeo, built alongside the Galaxy and S-Max MPVs in Genk, Belgium, is the most upmarket yet. All versions in the large range have a good basic equipment level, the exterior design has got flashier, and the interior is better trimmed. Importantly, Ford has also honed the ride quality and refinement to a level that wouldn't shame a far more expensive car.

Equipment
Engines include a new 2.3-litre petrol (159bhp), which comes later in the year, but in the meantime there are 99bhp and 123bhp 1.8 TDCi and 128bhp and 138bhp 2.0 TDCi diesels, and 108bhp/123bhp 1.6-litre, 143bhp 2.0-litre and 217bhp turbocharged 2.5-litre petrols. The 128bhp diesel and 2.3 petrol come with a six-speed automatic gearbox. There are no firmed-up plans for an ST-badged model as yet, but with the 217bhp turbo engine and the sporty Titanium X trim, there's the possibility to create a pretty sporty Mondeo. The 2.2 TDCi diesel engine could follow at a later date, too

Buying & owning
Diesel models will depreciate less than petrol models, holding on to around half their original value after three years, which makes them a better investment than many rivals. Recent revisions have improved fuel economy, to 30mpg for manuals and 31.4mpg for automatics, but they still both attract the top rate of company car tax

Quality & reliability
The Mondeo has long proved to be tough and durable; for a car built in huge numbers down to a price, it's very well put together and finished to a good standard. Most of its components have already been tried and tested in other models such as the Galaxy and S-Max, as well as the closely related new Volvos, and it should prove dependable. Some of its electronic control systems are new, though. Ford has also paid attention to details such as improving the paint quality, and has fitted nicer plastics and materials in the cabins, where there's been a general upgrade.

Performance
We've only tried the 128bhp/236lb-ft 2.0 TDCi diesel and 217bhp/236lb-ft 2.5 petrol so far, and both are fine examples. The diesel's the more practical option for everyday use, of course, but is by no means the poor relation when it comes to performance - 130mph (127mph for the estate) and 0-60mph in 9.5 seconds (9.7sec estate), thoroughly respectable for a car this size and weight, and figures which don't do justice to the mid-range strength. A temporary 'overboost' lifts peak torque by another 7.5lb-ft, augmenting the already excellent flexibility. The 2.5 turbo petrol engine, meanwhile, does a claimed 150mph and 0-60mph in 7.7 seconds, but doesn't actually feel an awful lot quicker in normal road conditions. Whichever your preference, either is very well suited to the Mondeo. Both come with a six-speed manual gearbox, with well spaced ratios and a sixth gear that's comfortably set for motorway cruising.

Behind the wheel
The Mondeo has always been a good drive, and this one carries on the tradition. Wider than before, it initially feels like a considerably larger car to drive, but its low centre of gravity, excellent weight distribution and balance, and super-accurate steering make it easy to place on the road. Its handling is always predictable, its stability and grip superb, and with all the controls laid out in an intuitive fashion it's an easy, rewarding drive which should satisfy most. It's one of the few large family cars you might actually take out for fun.

Safety and security
The Mondeo shares much of its structure with the Galaxy and S-Max, both of which have received the full five stars for adult occupant protection in the Euro NCAP crash tests, and it's closely related to the Volvo S80 and new V70, too. Safety equipment now includes a driver's knee airbag, and anti-whiplash front head restraints, as well as full-length curtain airbags, Isofix child seat mounting points and seatbelt pre-tensioners. Stability control is also standard, and options include adaptive front headlights, bi-xenon headlights, tyre pressure monitoring and adaptive cruise control with hazard warnings. Ford's investment in safety has paid dividends. Thanks to a long list of safety equipment the new Mondeo scores the maximum five-star EuroNCAP rating for occupant crash protection, while accruing a fine four-star performance for child protection. Two out of four stars were awarded for pedestrian safety.

Running costs It won't get any cheaper than this, for a car in this sector. Insurance groupings are lower than ever, thanks to lower accident repair costs; the tax bandings are relatively low; and Ford also reckons that this Mondeo will hold its value better than before, especially in diesel estate form. Ford's main dealer servicing and maintenance costs are lower than average, though most jobs can be carried out by independent garages anyway. Fuel consumption and carbon dioxide outputs are 3-10% better than their equivalents from the outgoing range; the 2.5 turbo returns a respectable 30.4mpg and the 2.0 TDCi 47.9mpg.

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