new mondeo - Page 3

jared79 · 05-01-2008, 01:24 AM

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Well I spoke to my dealer on Monday and he said it's coming in on the 20th of Jan for me.

Do you have anymore on when yours arrives, it seems that we both ordered ours around the same time?

I went and saw him yesterday to ask about my iPod question and he still said the 20th. I also am getting tinting done and the paint/upholstery treated. So I expect it a little after that. He did say it would only take a day or so to do those extras. I tell you what, it's killing me. I have a brochure and it's getting all ratty and worn out from me looking at it all the time. I have even put a count down on my Facebook page. My wife thinks I am crazy.

Did everyone see that the UK show Top Gear gave the new Mondeo 'Car of the Year' which blew me away as they get to drive Lambo's and BMW etc. I am so glad that I choose it now. I was so close to getting a Falcon.

On the iPod thing, some good news (maybe). They said the may be an actual proper iPod connector down the track that can be controlled by the head unit. They rang Ford spare parts and they said there isn't one in the system yet. Now I know that doesn't say that there will be one for sure. But the guy said he expects one. So, the AUX will do for now, and we can hope that they will release one soon. Please!!

mik · 29-12-2007, 12:15 PM

i just had a bit of a look at the mondeo on ford.au looks like a keeper ,lots of wizz bang gadgets too, did you guys see the you tube 5 gear link worth a look if you havent, i like the remote start feature on the xr5 in particular , it would be nice to hop into the car with the aircon going after its been sitting in 30/40 celcius all day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2a2JerrjOI

Superoo · 29-12-2007, 11:18 PM

Thanks for the pic monkeyboy. I've seen a couple of other pics of the colour but its often hard to judge until you see one in the flesh.

On another issue, as this is my first diesel, I assume the usual running in procedures still hold true? Don't cane it but don't baby it either etc? Anyone know any different?

Paxton · 30-12-2007, 10:26 AM

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Thanks for the pic monkeyboy. I've seen a couple of other pics of the colour but its often hard to judge until you see one in the flesh.

On another issue, as this is my first diesel, I assume the usual running in procedures still hold true? Don't cane it but don't baby it either etc? Anyone know any different?

Drive it like a normal car. The Auto in the Diesel is a pearler, so just drive it normally. Diesels (as you will know) don't rev as high, but they make their power lower. It might require some adjustment to your driving style, but once you are comfortable with it, you will wonder how people drive breathless Petrols.

It is really hard to cane a Diesel. I know for a fact my Patrol wouldn't get to the 5200 Red line. It would run out of puff. Having only driven one Mondeo Diesel, I would imagine the motor in it would be similar.

Andrew.

Turbodiesel · 30-12-2007, 12:14 PM

Try to vary the revs every now and then, I did mostly motorway cruising when my Focus was new but I'd occasionly drop a gear and rev it out a bit.

Surprisingly the engine doesn't mind a few revs, I'm not sure how it behaves with an auto but it has plenty of top end grunt. The fuel economy will settle within the first 5000km too

I love the turbo whistle when you give it some, can you hear it at all in the Mondeo?

christo_fiesta · 31-12-2007, 04:25 AM

Hey guys,

Sorry to jump in out of no-where..but I test drove a few Focus TDCI's over the weekend, and found the same thing...you really need to adjust your driving style to take advantage of the engine's sweet spots in the rev ranges.

The new diesel engines are great, in my opinion it actually felt alot more fun and responsive to drive than the diesel Golfs i drove.

Now I am very happy..ended up purchasing a Focus TDCI privately with 2,600 kms on it

I cant wait to start collect it at the end of Jan to start driving it !!

Turbodiesel · 31-12-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by christo_fiesta

Hey guys,

Sorry to jump in out of no-where..but I test drove a few Focus TDCI's over the weekend, and found the same thing...you really need to adjust your driving style to take advantage of the engine's sweet spots in the rev ranges.

The new diesel engines are great, in my opinion it actually felt alot more fun and responsive to drive than the diesel Golfs i drove.

Now I am very happy..ended up purchasing a Focus TDCI privately with 2,600 kms on it

I cant wait to start collect it at the end of Jan to start driving it !!

Hey congratulations, excellent choice you will love the car.

Feel free to share your experiences in this thread:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...&goto=lastpost

Dusty1 · 02-01-2008, 02:04 PM

Spoke to my dealer today. Mine is at the dealership, should be able to get it on Friday morning or Thursday afternoon. Been a long wait since 3 November. Pretty hard to get by without wheels too. All about to end. Have had a Blue Ambition Ford Motor Co demo for the last few weeks (rego VAB 820 - it's been in pictures), and I got over 500 Kms in a combination of city/highway over Xmas. On the highway drops to under 7 ltrs, city about 8. I was expecting between 7.9 and 8.1, I reckon I'll get this too. I filled it up on 19/12, and had to put $10 in it on 28/12, just to get me around until mine comes in. At $1.45 a litre for diesel here in Melb, you'd want it to go a long way.
Pretty happy with the Blue Ambition, now just can't wait for mine. I'll post pictures, if not here then on my Flickr page.

jared79 · 03-01-2008, 12:00 AM

This is to everyone that has one, what I am trying to find out is if I plug my iPod into the AUX port, can I control the tracks or pause with the HMI. I can't find anything about it anywhere. It's seems silly that I have to put my iPod into the glove box and thats it. If I want to change something I have to pull over and take it out of the glove box.

Can anyone shed light on this. And Dusty1, congrats mate. Let us know how it goes.

TheColonel · 03-01-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jared79

This is to everyone that has one, what I am trying to find out is if I plug my iPod into the AUX port, can I control the tracks or pause with the HMI. I can't find anything about it anywhere. It's seems silly that I have to put my iPod into the glove box and thats it. If I want to change something I have to pull over and take it out of the glove box.

Can anyone shed light on this. And Dusty1, congrats mate. Let us know how it goes.

Pretty sure it's just an AUX audio input in there, dunno why they call in an Ipod connector when it's just a stereo pair.... feel free to correct me if i am wrong...

Dusty1 · 03-01-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jared79

This is to everyone that has one, what I am trying to find out is if I plug my iPod into the AUX port, can I control the tracks or pause with the HMI. I can't find anything about it anywhere. It's seems silly that I have to put my iPod into the glove box and thats it. If I want to change something I have to pull over and take it out of the glove box.

Can anyone shed light on this. And Dusty1, congrats mate. Let us know how it goes.

In the Ford demo I've got at the moment, all the iPod socket does is act as an aux input. You still need to use the control on the iPod to change songs etc. They sell a cable for it through the dealers, but I got one from an hi-fi store for about $7. All it is is a lead with a male plug on either end. Nothing too fancy. If you get it long enough, it is best to leave the iPod outside the glove box near where the seat heaters are. Also, I found the volume on the stereo needed to be right up too, as there wasn't a lot of sound coming out of the iPod at 60-70% of volume. I actually found my iTrip tuned to 99.9 FM gave a better sound than the aux input.

On my Mondeo, it should be ready today, or tomorrow. I purchased the leather protection as an option, so that should take a day or so. The dealer is also most likely going to throw in the iPod cable (fat lot of good that will do), a tow bar, bonnet protector and rear scuff thing to go over the rear bumper when the hatch is up. I've already found that I need to get up to the bumper in order to get anything out of the hatch, so this is one accessory anyone buying the hatch should look into. http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1178823559055&pagename=FOA%2FDFY Page%2FDefault1024&c=DFYPage

Superoo · 03-01-2008, 09:42 PM

Thanks for the tip Dusty1.
My car will be ready next Tuesday but now I think I'll add the scuff guard for the hatch. Only needs to save one scratch and it has paid for itself. Getting a window tint done and will be applying my own form of paint/leather protection. Can hear the wife screaming now....

GRT046 · 03-01-2008, 11:32 PM

Arrived back in Brisbane today after a road trip to Vic for Xmas and am yet to see a Mondeo on the road.

Dealer has advised that mine, TDCi in Frozen White with leather, sunroof and bluetooth, will be ready for delivery either late tomorrow or early next week.

Euro plates have been confirmed.

monkeyboy666 · 04-01-2008, 11:19 AM

Mine arrived at the dealers yesterday, after sitting in the hot paddock at Minto that is the imported vehicle transport distribution centre for the last 10 days...

Currently its at the window tinters, then off to the paint protection people so it will be ready for me next Tuesday, just like every one elses seems to be.

ivorya · 05-01-2008, 02:54 PM

Has anyone had the Turbo Diesel long enough to comment on the fuel efficiency? Any while i'm at it anyone with the petrol economy? Are they close to whats written on the windscreen???

Dusty1 · 07-01-2008, 09:35 AM

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Has anyone had the Turbo Diesel long enough to comment on the fuel efficiency? Any while i'm at it anyone with the petrol economy? Are they close to whats written on the windscreen???

I've had a diesel for about 3 weeks now. Just picked up my own and had a Ford demo prior to that. Looks like about 8-9 in the city and about 7 on the highway for the diesel. As with all things that depends on whether or not you put the boot into it, and also whether or not the a/c is on. I never turn it off.

monkeyboy666 · 07-01-2008, 08:22 PM

One more sleep to go for me!...........

brucel · 12-01-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ivorya

Has anyone had the Turbo Diesel long enough to comment on the fuel efficiency? Any while i'm at it anyone with the petrol economy? Are they close to whats written on the windscreen???

I have had the vehicle for around 2 months with around 6.5L/100km on country trips with 7.8L/100km around Sydney during the lighter holiday season traffic. Worst case was the first tank where I returned 8.9l/100km in heavy peak hour Sydney traffic.

FRIKA · 05-01-2008, 04:47 PM

Well its all signed sealed and now await delivery of a 08 Mondeo Xr5. Purchased this morning and I must be one of the lucky ones who recieved discount on the motor vehicle. not too much but still something. only option i chose was blue tooth. colour stardust silver.

3 weeks til delivery. gonna be hard to adapt to after owing a AU xr8 but im sure ill manage.

XtRmn8 · 05-01-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FRIKA

Well its all signed sealed and now await delivery of a 08 Mondeo Xr5. Purchased this morning and I must be one of the lucky ones who recieved discount on the motor vehicle. not too much but still something. only option i chose was blue tooth. colour stardust silver.

3 weeks til delivery. gonna be hard to adapt to after owing a AU xr8 but im sure ill manage.

Good stuff! Be sure to post few pics when you get it

jared79 · 05-01-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FRIKA

Well its all signed sealed and now await delivery of a 08 Mondeo Xr5. Purchased this morning and I must be one of the lucky ones who recieved discount on the motor vehicle. not too much but still something. only option i chose was blue tooth. colour stardust silver.

3 weeks til delivery. gonna be hard to adapt to after owing a AU xr8 but im sure ill manage.

3 weeks, dang. How did you get yours so quick? Must have been one in the country. Mine is taking a total of about 7-8 weeks. Anyway, enjoy your purchase.

Bucknaked · 09-01-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FRIKA

Well its all signed sealed and now await delivery of a 08 Mondeo Xr5. Purchased this morning and I must be one of the lucky ones who recieved discount on the motor vehicle. not too much but still something. only option i chose was blue tooth. colour stardust silver.

3 weeks til delivery. gonna be hard to adapt to after owing a AU xr8 but im sure ill manage.

Didn't you buy a GT recently after you sold the AU? You changed your mind and went for the Mondeo?

FRIKA · 09-01-2008, 08:44 PM

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Didn't you buy a GT recently after you sold the AU? You changed your mind and went for the Mondeo?

Long time no speak.

I did purchase a Gt about May last year but it didnt go through. So ever since then I was looking for a car ranging from TS, El Gt, Bf Gt, G220 and a few other non ford vehicles ie BMW, Merecedes.

Only last weekend i went to ford to check out the new body kit on the Xr series when i saw the mondeo for the first time and it was love at first sight.
Took the turbo for a drive and couldnt resist.

Thats my short story

Swordsman88 · 10-01-2008, 12:11 AM

Sorry to hijack the discussion but can any of you lucky mondeo owners confirm the service interval for a mondeo TDCi? A mate's parents are seriously looking at the car but the guy involved is pretty thorough with his enquiries and is just trying to get an idea about how much servicing might cost and how often etc.

Thanks guys

GRT046 · 10-01-2008, 06:00 AM

Service intervals are every 15,000 kM or 1 year which ever comes sooner with 3 A type services follower by a B service

Bucknaked · 10-01-2008, 07:34 AM

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Long time no speak.

I did purchase a Gt about May last year but it didnt go through. So ever since then I was looking for a car ranging from TS, El Gt, Bf Gt, G220 and a few other non ford vehicles ie BMW, Merecedes.

Only last weekend i went to ford to check out the new body kit on the Xr series when i saw the mondeo for the first time and it was love at first sight.
Took the turbo for a drive and couldnt resist.

Thats my short story

Ok cool. I haven't driven one myself, I've got the XR5 in the focus, I imagine they feel similar. I do like the look of the Mondeo.

Congrats on your purchase, GT would have been nice, but I think the XR5 is a good alternative. You get plenty of bang..

zetec · 10-01-2008, 10:08 AM

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Ok cool. I haven't driven one myself, I've got the XR5 in the focus, I imagine they feel similar. I do like the look of the Mondeo.

Congrats on your purchase, GT would have been nice, but I think the XR5 is a good alternative. You get plenty of bang..

You'd be surprised, they feel very different. The Mondeo is heavir, quieter, less urgent and a lot more of a "GT" style grand tourer. The Focus is a lot perkier and a lot louder, giving off the impression that it's substantially faster, despite the Mondeo being a decently quick car. What got me was you simply cannot hear the engine in the Mondeo XR5 like in the Focus. It's a lot more refined and relaxed but still very potent.

FRIKA · 10-01-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Ok cool. I haven't driven one myself, I've got the XR5 in the focus, I imagine they feel similar. I do like the look of the Mondeo.

Congrats on your purchase, GT would have been nice, but I think the XR5 is a good alternative. You get plenty of bang..

Yeah thanks im quite happy with the purchase. GT will happen one day.
XR5 is a pretty good alternative. Havent been in the Focus but heard they pack a good punch.

FRIKA · 05-01-2008, 05:32 PM

no worries at all

FRIKA · 05-01-2008, 06:59 PM

you are spot on there was one on the way to WA for another dealer but it was not sold so my dealer will swap their black one for my silver