Mondeo loan car :( - Page 2

Bowser22 · 02-11-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by new2ford

The tow bars in Europe would give Hayman Reese fans a fit though!

http://www.shop1auto.com.au/Images%2...0tow%20bar.jpg

wow

zilo · 02-11-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bobwm

Just out of curiosity, what makes a Mondeo so easy to park? Still looks like quite a large car - size seems comparable to a Falcon. Is it easier to park than a Falcon? Or is that just compared to a Territory?

I should say I've never driven a Mondeo...

I have driven both the Mondeo, the Territory and the Falcon, the Mondeo is a much more practical city car.

Mondeo is easier to park, far cheaper on petrol, and most importantly has far more appeal with the ladies in our house....

Nothing wrong with a Territory...its the OP that did the initial comparison.

zilo · 02-11-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by new2ford

Now come on, that's comparing apples with oranges! The Territory's a larger car, of course it's going to cost more to run. And I have to call you out on the parking - the Territory's a cinch to park (especially if you have the camera).

No offence to you but what about if I worded it like this?

"the Territory is difficult/impossible to park without the optional rear camera for $750"

or...

"The Territory, being a larger car, uses almost twice the fuel of a Mondeo around town"

new2ford · 02-11-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zilo

No offence to you but what about if I worded it like this?

"the Territory is difficult/impossible to park without the optional rear camera for $750"

or...

"The Territory, being a larger car, uses almost twice the fuel of a Mondeo around town"

That's better ;)

mr smith · 02-11-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Yeah cause a falcon is the epitomy of dynamic.

For Australian country back roads, not much better than an XR6 Turbo.

5tumpy · 02-11-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mr smith

For Australian country back roads, not much better than an XR6 Turbo.

Where do you live mate? I live in Goulburn, have owned both a BA XR6t and a currently own a MB Zetec TDCi and I can tell you what I'd rather drive on the country back roads around where I live...

The Falcon was awesome in a straight line, and around corners on smooth roads, but on actual country back roads that are littered with dips and pot holes, the power was next to useless...

FWD cars are not what they used to be... They've come a long way...

mr smith · 02-11-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 5tumpy

Where do you live mate? I live in Goulburn, have owned both a BA XR6t and a currently own a MB Zetec TDCi and I can tell you what I'd rather drive on the country back roads around where I live...

The Falcon was awesome in a straight line, and around corners on smooth roads, but on actual country back roads that are littered with dips and pot holes, the power was next to useless...

FWD cars are not what they used to be... They've come a long way...

Country Vic, my FGs have had no problem with potholed and bumpy roads. I used to be worried about the 18's but I have taken some big hits and no probs. I always go leather and the interiors are perfect for me.
I have also spent some time in Mondeo wagons and I don't like'em.

5tumpy · 02-11-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mr smith

Country Vic, my FGs have had no problem with potholed and bumpy roads. I used to be worried about the 18's but I have taken some big hits and no probs. I always go leather and the interiors are perfect for me.
I have also spent some time in Mondeo wagons and I don't like'em.

Fair enough mate... That may well be the case, the only FG I've driven was an FG XR50 rental I had for a week on holiday in Melbourne in a couple of years ago... I can guarantee you though that my Mondeo handles as well, if not better than my BA did on country roads... My parents had new Falcons from EB-EL (my Dad had a company car that got updated every 2 years) and I've owned an AU, BA and BF and in terms of build quality and ride quality, they can't hold a candle to the imported Mondeo...

I love my Falcons, and like you I refused to entertain the idea of a imported Ford, until Ford announced the demise of the Falcon, and I realised my efforts were in vain, and caved... I do 1000km a week and got sick of paying $200+ for petrol a week... I could have bought a diesel Mondeo for $18k second hand, or one of the new ecoboost Falcons for $40k+... I test drove one of each, and bought the Mondeo without hesitation... For me, with my size, and what I was looking to do in the car, the extra $20-odd thousand wasn't worth it... To get the level of kit I have in my Mondeo, I was in G6 territory in the Falcons, and even then it was lacking... My Mondeo still had new car warranty, and I extended that for 3 years... So there was literally no benefit in it...

I was still weary of the Mondeo, because I had previously been a die-hard Falcon man who thought exactly like you do... But as I drove the car more and more, I love the thing...

DanielXR8 · 03-11-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Terror_Tree

Whilst my Territory was getting it's yearly service my local Ford dealer gave me a 2013 Mondeo as a loan car for the day(just over 600km on the ODO). I must say I was quite disappointed. First of all I could not get comfortable in the drivers seat, no matter how I adjusted it. It had very poor throttle response (petrol version), especially when trying to negotiate a roundabout. But the worst was it felt like the bad old front drive cars of the 80's. I have driven a few FWD cars, including a Focus and a Mazda 3 recently and they had none of the horrible FWD characteristics the Mondeo had. When I returned the car I let then know my thoughts and they were quite surprised. It did make me appreciate how good my Territory drives.

The truth is for such a heavy and tall beast, the Territory is a great steer and very comfortable. Lots of cars will come up short to it.

DanielXR8 · 03-11-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bobwm

Just out of curiosity, what makes a Mondeo so easy to park? Still looks like quite a large car - size seems comparable to a Falcon. Is it easier to park than a Falcon? Or is that just compared to a Territory?

I should say I've never driven a Mondeo...

Pre the latest update, where Ford gave the Terri a longer nose, I would say the Territory was one of the easiest cars to park that I've owned. Easier then any Falcons or my old Mazda 6, which was smaller then the current Mondeo. My wife feels the same way.

**PepeLePew** · 03-11-2013, 12:47 PM

An interesting exercise in comparing apples oranges and peaches. Each suited to purpose but not necessarily cross compatible or capable of pleasing the aficionados of each fruit.

mr smith · 04-11-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

An interesting exercise in comparing apples oranges and peaches. Each suited to purpose but not necessarily cross compatible or capable of pleasing the aficionados of each fruit.

To compare the Falcon and Mondeo is not a stretch. If Ford think the Mondeo will sell to Falcon buyers (top end models especially) they are mistaken.
I will be looking at a 300C or second hand XF Jag.
One good thing will be big sedans will go back to being status symbols rather than bogan drug transport vehicles.