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[Admin]

I have had the opportunity to try out the new Mondeo 2.5T Titanium X estate. The fully loaded top of the range Mondeo...

Not exactly impressed...

Now a turbocharged 2.5 V6 24v engine with todays technology should really be an absolute stormer!
Instead we get get 217bhp and a similar torque figure.

The engine gives the car reasonable acceleration... shame the chasis can't handle it!

I took the car for a proper evaluation by OOF's very own Stig.... Marks DTM  8-)

I will let him comment, but his view was the same as mine.... this is simply not good enough!

The Omega is just as quick, handles better (with good dampers and springs) and gives similar fuel economy.
I would also say the the fit and finish of the interior is better in the Omega.

The motoring press are full of praise for the Mondeo though... clearly their standards are low or there is an element of "you scratch my back..."

Now I have the Saab 9-3 1.9Tid 150 for the next few days. I hope this is better...

[Martin_1962]

Remember my annoyance with the hire Saaaaab two years ago

[Kevin Wood]

.. and don't try to LPG a Ford V6. Valves made of cheese.

Kevin

[Marks DTM Calib]

It was interesting.

The Mondeo is a good car, good chassis etc.

My biggest gripes were:

The steering is way over assisted, particularly at speed, at 70, its much to light with very little feedback, this makes 'positive' driving a bit more hit and miss as its difficult to feel what the car is trying to do.......

The engine is not ideal, it lacks low down grunt (I assume due to the lower compression ration required to allow the turbo to be fitted) but is generaly ok. I suspect its a rushed job based around an existing power plant.

The ride is not good, this was not the sports verision yet the suspension was very hard, you felt every lump and bump in the road which would for me would be very tiring.

I think they have missed a few tricks on the ergonomics e.g., the engien start buttona dn a few other key controls are obscured by the steering wheel which it self is plastered in buttons.

The view through the rear view mirror was pretty poor....very tunnel like.

And it has bloody menu driven functiosn to!

At least it has proper indicators (take note GM!)

[Andy B]

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At least it has proper indicators (take note GM!)

Having used an Astra H last week as a hire car I know what you mean. I think I'd need longer to get used to them, a quick flick gives 2 or 3 flashes whether you want them all or not.  :-/

[Bo Bo]

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At least it has proper indicators (take note GM!)

Having used an Astra H last week as a hire car I know what you mean. I think I'd need longer to get used to them, a quick flick gives 2 or 3 flashes whether you want them all or not.  :-/

Doesn't take long & are much better IMO..

[Admin]

I really can't stand the indicators on the new Vauxhalls. There is no clear feeling of when it has engaged as there is with normal indicators.

Actually the all in moulded look also feels very cheap. One of those things I think will be short lived...

[TheBoy]

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At least it has proper indicators (take note GM!)

Having used an Astra H last week as a hire car I know what you mean. I think I'd need longer to get used to them, a quick flick gives 2 or 3 flashes whether you want them all or not.  :-/

Doesn't take long & are much better IMO..

I agree, and I miss them...

[TheBoy]

The motoring press are full of praise for the Mondeo though... clearly their standards are low or there is an element of "you scratch my back..."

Yes, but the same press have nothing but praise for the Focus, which is one of the worse handling cars I've driven since they made the Escort.

[miggy]

Never liked the Mondeo in any shape or form

[TheBoy]

Never liked the Mondeo in any shape or form

I was OK in Jag form...

[miggy]

Never liked the Mondeo in any shape or form

I was OK in Jag form...

My boss has the jag and he gets wound up when i ask him how is the Mondeo.

One of our contracts is supplying Ford Bridgend engine plant with products, and you wanna see some of the things that the Jag engine goes through, or should i say dont go through.

 

[Kevin Wood]

Never liked the Mondeo in any shape or form

I was OK in Jag form...

Except the tractor ones are really rough - unless the one I've been in is an exception.

Kevin

[miggy]

Wouldnt touch the X or S type either.

Rubbish car

[TheBoy]

Never liked the Mondeo in any shape or form

I was OK in Jag form...

Except the tractor ones are really rough - unless the one I've been in is an exception.

Kevin

LOL, you want to try and Omega Diesel

On second thoughts, maybe not....