New Mondeo?

czechplastik · 8th August 2007, 22:15

Anyone fancy the new Mondeo?

elfa7 · 8th August 2007, 22:21

I love it. Just a tad too big for the two of us.

Brodick · 8th August 2007, 22:31

It is alright - but I have never owned a Ford
and don't ever see myself owning one

Think the New Accord will beat the Mondeo hands down
when it comes out next year ( at least it should)

I love Honda's

czechplastik · 8th August 2007, 22:32

I think it looks great, seen a few on the road over the last few days, it's subtle and attractive. I get put off with the thought that in 3years they will be everywhere.

Brodick · 8th August 2007, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I think it looks great, seen a few on the road over the last few days, it's subtle and attractive. I get put off with the thought that in 3years they will be everywhere.

the word you are looking for CZ is 'Common'
Fords are bought by people that don't know any better

( hmmm should suit you then CZ)

Maldax · 8th August 2007, 22:58

Might have too!!! Company have just changed to a 'Two Badge Fleet' Ford and VW. Still got another 2 years with me Civic yet!

Bog · 9th August 2007, 00:12

I like it, even tho it's very conservative in the styling dept! The interior is OK, but nothing can come close to the Civ's dash.

Loads of new models coming in that class..... Laguna, Vectra, C5, Sebring (Chrysler) ect. So Honda need to come up with something special ith the new Accord!

malett · 9th August 2007, 01:20

It dont float my boat

, something lacking - looks plain

Kremmen · 9th August 2007, 06:32

No doubt the Mondeo has been several years in the design stage.
I wonder at what point when they saw the new Civic and knew a new Accord was on the way did they realise that they may be outclassed.

Assuming of course that the Accord follows the Civic theme on the inside.

l-noel · 9th August 2007, 07:36

Honda and Ford are not competing in the same category. Ford is a world mass production company. Honda is a brilliant "small" car producer as was BMW in the 70' ... So they can be more innovative, they don't have to satisfied the maximum of people. And don't forget it there are a lot of people who buy the same brand as they parents bought

Kremmen · 9th August 2007, 07:57

Quote:

And don't forget it there are a lot of people who buy the same brand as they parents bought

Don't see many Austins or Hillmans for sale these days

CrazyHawk · 9th August 2007, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by malett

It dont float my boat

, something lacking - looks plain

Have to agree with Malett. Seen a few already, and they just don't stand out like I thought they would. Plain and very Ford

FWH · 9th August 2007, 09:33

I know that "anything goes" in the non-Civic section - but FORD!!

That must be violating the no-bad-language rule.

The software should take care of this so that you cannot say **** ******.

And the Civic is one of few (at least some Volvo models being another) that have the satnav where I want it - up near the windscreen.

Kremmen · 9th August 2007, 09:42

Some car adverts seem silly.

The one for the C4 as an example. You don't actually get to see the car much but a morphed 'transformer' running around.

Mind you, looking at the C4 that's probably not a bad idea......

Charles_Harding · 9th August 2007, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

Still got another 2 years with me Civic yet!

If you look after it.

It should last longer than that I would have thought!

"Estate agents are guys that couldn't make it as car salesmen!"

Charles H.

l-noel · 10th August 2007, 07:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Don't see many Austins or Hillmans for sale these days

Come here in France ! It's astonishing how many Peugeot, Renault and Citroen you can still see in our Streets... I'm still wondering why ?

Kremmen · 10th August 2007, 07:40

But aren't Peugeot, Renault and Citroen still being made ?

I assume you mean the older models ?

When I see the news reports about Iran & Iraq it amazes me to see so many 1970's/80's Passats(Iraq) and Hillman Hunters(Iran)

FWH · 10th August 2007, 07:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

But aren't Peugeot, Renault and Citroen still being made ?

I think he means that it is astonishing that they are still in business!

Kremmen · 10th August 2007, 07:52

True

They don't have very good quality reputation but people still keep buying them in their thousands!

Cheap and cheerful I suppose.

Mark996 · 11th August 2007, 00:17

As a Ford owner now (ST-3), I feel I can comment from the other side of the fence.....

I think, for what it's worth, the regular new shape Mondeo's look a bit crap, BUT the top of the line, Titanium X with Sports pack looks absolutely stunning - and a good start for what the Mondeo ST should look like......

Oh, and having test driven one already, I can also confirm that the 'HMI' in the middle of the dash is awesome!!!!! - like this - http://www.ford.co.uk/safari/allnewm...7_tech/-/-/-/-

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I like it, even tho it's very conservative in the styling dept! The interior is OK, but nothing can come close to the Civ's dash. Loads of new models coming in that class..... Laguna, Vectra, C5, Sebring (Chrysler) ect. So Honda need to come up with something special ith the new Accord! Last edited by Bog; 9th August 2007 at 00:14.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,037 Thanks: 14 Thanked 67 Times in 62 Posts iTrader: (0)	I know that "anything goes" in the non-Civic section - but FORD!! That must be violating the no-bad-language rule. The software should take care of this so that you cannot say ** ***. And the Civic is one of few (at least some Volvo models being another) that have the satnav where I want it - up near the windscreen. Last edited by FWH; 9th August 2007 at 09:36.*

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I love it. Just a tad too big for the two of us.

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,843 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	It is alright - but I have never owned a Ford and don't ever see myself owning one Think the New Accord will beat the Mondeo hands down when it comes out next year ( at least it should) I love Honda's

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,672 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I think it looks great, seen a few on the road over the last few days, it's subtle and attractive. I get put off with the thought that in 3years they will be everywhere.

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Might have too!!! Company have just changed to a 'Two Badge Fleet' Ford and VW. Still got another 2 years with me Civic yet!

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malett Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 10th July 2007 Location: Cork City - Ireland Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It dont float my boat , something lacking - looks plain

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,852 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	No doubt the Mondeo has been several years in the design stage. I wonder at what point when they saw the new Civic and knew a new Accord was on the way did they realise that they may be outclassed. Assuming of course that the Accord follows the Civic theme on the inside.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Honda and Ford are not competing in the same category. Ford is a world mass production company. Honda is a brilliant "small" car producer as was BMW in the 70' ... So they can be more innovative, they don't have to satisfied the maximum of people. And don't forget it there are a lot of people who buy the same brand as they parents bought

9th August 2007, 09:42	#14 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,852 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	Some car adverts seem silly. The one for the C4 as an example. You don't actually get to see the car much but a morphed 'transformer' running around. Mind you, looking at the C4 that's probably not a bad idea......

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,852 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	But aren't Peugeot, Renault and Citroen still being made ? I assume you mean the older models ? When I see the news reports about Iran & Iraq it amazes me to see so many 1970's/80's Passats(Iraq) and Hillman Hunters(Iran)

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,852 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	True They don't have very good quality reputation but people still keep buying them in their thousands! Cheap and cheerful I suppose.

11th August 2007, 00:17	#20 (permalink)
Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 463 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	As a Ford owner now (ST-3), I feel I can comment from the other side of the fence..... I think, for what it's worth, the regular new shape Mondeo's look a bit crap, BUT the top of the line, Titanium X with Sports pack looks absolutely stunning - and a good start for what the Mondeo ST should look like...... Oh, and having test driven one already, I can also confirm that the 'HMI' in the middle of the dash is awesome!!!!! - like this - http://www.ford.co.uk/safari/allnewm...7_tech/-/-/-/-