Ford Mondeo 2007-14 what's it like to drive
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Had one as a company car.
Smooth comfy and as others have said and handle very well.
Big though, and more so than other big cars really feel their size.
Can't really be moved around whilst keeping within their lane.
Bit of a bugger if you are doing a Roadcraft type test where you are expected position your vehicle as far from hazards as possible, in a manner to give better sight through bends and to smooth out corners.
Smooth comfy and as others have said and handle very well.
Big though, and more so than other big cars really feel their size.
Can't really be moved around whilst keeping within their lane.
Bit of a bugger if you are doing a Roadcraft type test where you are expected position your vehicle as far from hazards as possible, in a manner to give better sight through bends and to smooth out corners.
Edited by Tannedbaldhead on Monday 17th December 10:44
Edited by Tannedbaldhead on Monday 17th December 10:45
I very much like my one, hence the username.
It is very stable at speed for me, it does turn in to bends very nicely, I have a lowered model.
I believe the rear trailing arm suspension helps it turn responsively.
Very nice feel through the steering compared to other fwd cars I have driven, though I am not sure what you would be comparing it to.
it can be positioned very accurately though is a fairly large car.
I am not sure what you are being tested on, initially some may find getting used to the thick A pillars takes a little while.
The most common model was the 2.0 or 2.2 turbo-diesel, there is the naturally aspirated 2.0 petrol earlier model, the 5cyl 2.5 turbo petrol and the newer Ecoboost petrol.
It is very stable at speed for me, it does turn in to bends very nicely, I have a lowered model.
I believe the rear trailing arm suspension helps it turn responsively.
Very nice feel through the steering compared to other fwd cars I have driven, though I am not sure what you would be comparing it to.
it can be positioned very accurately though is a fairly large car.
I am not sure what you are being tested on, initially some may find getting used to the thick A pillars takes a little while.
The most common model was the 2.0 or 2.2 turbo-diesel, there is the naturally aspirated 2.0 petrol earlier model, the 5cyl 2.5 turbo petrol and the newer Ecoboost petrol.
Nice and comfortable to be in, steering is good, for that mind of unremarkable saloon anyway, feel stable at highish speed, but they do feel massive on the road it really doesn't feel like you have a lot of lane to spare on most roads (And driving a truck all day that's saying something) as a car to use every day they tick all boxes but I wouldn't buy one not sure why.
As for using one for a driving test, that purely depends on what sort of test you're doing.
As for using one for a driving test, that purely depends on what sort of test you're doing.
Sa Calobra said:
Specially at speed/pressing on and through bends etc?
I've been told I am being tested in one of these at work
I drove a Titanium X Sport with the 2.5 Litre Turbo IL5 a few years ago. I've been told I am being tested in one of these at work
I really liked it, but as others have said, it is massive. It's actually larger than the old Ford Scorpios/Granadas.
Supremely comfortable, and very easy to drive, but width restrictions may start to have an interesting effect on your heart rate. And, if things go badly, your wallet....
But joking aside, a good car, and I actually prefer it to the car that succeeded it
I have a 2010 2.0 Ecoboost Petrol estate. I bought it for my 80 miles per day commute and i don't think I could've picked a better car for the cost. Its very comfortable and well controlled over speed bumps and is near silent on the motorway, so very easy to drive big miles. The only concern I find is that it can follow cambers and is subject to tram-lining.
Fuel is my biggest expense and i average about 34mpg, most of that being motorway miles, if i run around town then i'd expect 27-29mpg, so not too bad for a 200hp+ heavy car.
It does handle well for its size and the boot is enormous.
Fuel is my biggest expense and i average about 34mpg, most of that being motorway miles, if i run around town then i'd expect 27-29mpg, so not too bad for a 200hp+ heavy car.
It does handle well for its size and the boot is enormous.
FK said:
I drove a Titanium X Sport with the 2.5 Litre Turbo IL5 a few years ago.
I really liked it, but as others have said, it is massive. It's actually larger than the old Ford Scorpios/Granadas.
Supremely comfortable, and very easy to drive, but width restrictions may start to have an interesting effect on your heart rate. And, if things go badly, your wallet....
But joking aside, a good car, and I actually prefer it to the car that succeeded it
I owned one of these a few years back, but they were very rare with the 2.5T - I think they only sold about a hundred of them. Sadly, it was written off after a stolen car smashed into me after only four months. It's a lovely big cruiser with ample power, but it's certainly not a car you'd want to take to the track. I believe the Ecoboost that replaced the 2.5 has about 15hp more, so I would imagine they're a similar experience.I really liked it, but as others have said, it is massive. It's actually larger than the old Ford Scorpios/Granadas.
Supremely comfortable, and very easy to drive, but width restrictions may start to have an interesting effect on your heart rate. And, if things go badly, your wallet....
But joking aside, a good car, and I actually prefer it to the car that succeeded it
I've got a 2012 Titanium X TDCi (163).
Had it from 6 months old/about 6,000 miles.
I've done 5 years and 60,000+ miles in it. I love it. It does long trips (like to Cornwall or "The North") filled with 4 adults and camping gear with no bother.
Most of it's life it's driven 2-up, and it's really comfortable. Handles brilliantly, very easy to place it on the road, and despite it's size it is pretty nimble. I can certainly out-corner smaller cars that have better reputations for being "drivers' cars". I came to it after testing a BMW 5 series, and an Audi A6. The Ford was just better for me, but then I'd come from a ropey Vectra C, so was used to fwd but very understeery fwd that lacked power and wallowed around like a ship in a stormy sea. The Mondeo was head and shoulders above that piece of crap.
It's been repaired once (a Doris pulled out of a side turn right into the side of one of the biggest cars on the road!) and was like new again after that. Scrubs up well, and the top of the range Titanium X has plenty of heated this, electric adjustable that, and a decent cabin comfort level. My wife loves it too, as she has back trouble and the seat adjustment and heat can be got just right for her. The boot swallows s
t-loads of swag too.
I know this will make some on here roll their eyes a bit, but I swear it handles better with a full tank of fuel too. Tank is under the rear seats, forward of the rear wheels, so there may be some truth in that. It's like putting 80 kg of ballast low down in the middle of the car.
Ownership? Tyres are expensive, and they have to be ordered by size, as ordering by registration number mostly brings up the wrong tyres. Mine has had nothing but servicing and consumables as required. No mechanical repairs or faults so far. Sailed through the MOT this year with one advisory on tyre wear (outside edge of o/s rear wearing faster than inner edge) but I pointed that out to the tester before it went on the ramp.
If I could, I'd keep this as a forever car, but being a diesel it's not going to be popular with future governments, keen as they seem to be to be seen to be "doing something" about pollution and global warming. Whole-of life fuel economy, according to the trip computer, is 45.5 mpg. And if anyone asks, it wasn't me driving, but hey? It'll do 120 mph indicated with remarkably little fuss, although it takes it's time accelerating after 100 mph, pretty much like any 4-pot diesel trying to drag nearly 2 tonnes around behind it.
If I could find another good one, I'd happily buy one in a heartbeat if anything happened to mine...
Had it from 6 months old/about 6,000 miles.
I've done 5 years and 60,000+ miles in it. I love it. It does long trips (like to Cornwall or "The North") filled with 4 adults and camping gear with no bother.
Most of it's life it's driven 2-up, and it's really comfortable. Handles brilliantly, very easy to place it on the road, and despite it's size it is pretty nimble. I can certainly out-corner smaller cars that have better reputations for being "drivers' cars". I came to it after testing a BMW 5 series, and an Audi A6. The Ford was just better for me, but then I'd come from a ropey Vectra C, so was used to fwd but very understeery fwd that lacked power and wallowed around like a ship in a stormy sea. The Mondeo was head and shoulders above that piece of crap.
It's been repaired once (a Doris pulled out of a side turn right into the side of one of the biggest cars on the road!) and was like new again after that. Scrubs up well, and the top of the range Titanium X has plenty of heated this, electric adjustable that, and a decent cabin comfort level. My wife loves it too, as she has back trouble and the seat adjustment and heat can be got just right for her. The boot swallows s
t-loads of swag too.I know this will make some on here roll their eyes a bit, but I swear it handles better with a full tank of fuel too. Tank is under the rear seats, forward of the rear wheels, so there may be some truth in that. It's like putting 80 kg of ballast low down in the middle of the car.
Ownership? Tyres are expensive, and they have to be ordered by size, as ordering by registration number mostly brings up the wrong tyres. Mine has had nothing but servicing and consumables as required. No mechanical repairs or faults so far. Sailed through the MOT this year with one advisory on tyre wear (outside edge of o/s rear wearing faster than inner edge) but I pointed that out to the tester before it went on the ramp.
If I could, I'd keep this as a forever car, but being a diesel it's not going to be popular with future governments, keen as they seem to be to be seen to be "doing something" about pollution and global warming. Whole-of life fuel economy, according to the trip computer, is 45.5 mpg. And if anyone asks, it wasn't me driving, but hey? It'll do 120 mph indicated with remarkably little fuss, although it takes it's time accelerating after 100 mph, pretty much like any 4-pot diesel trying to drag nearly 2 tonnes around behind it.
If I could find another good one, I'd happily buy one in a heartbeat if anything happened to mine...
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