Ford Mondeo

[Madsumm]

Actually disregarding the OMV, i dare say it drives better than a 159 Worth it for the composure, handling, comfort and steering. Seriously underrated in SG.

 

Wah....

Can i overwrite your statement..

Ford Mondeo USED to handle better then the old 159..

 

Not anymore with Q2 version of the 159s now selling in EA.

 

Rgds

[Samshio]

driving the mark I, mostly city. managed to get around 8-10km/l

 

was told the new mondy because of 6-gear tranmission gets around that too

[Samshio]

maybe wait a bit more, coe drop, car price also drop

 

but tempted lah. Good car to drive and feel safe too.

 

I not speed demon, so no need super fast or fierce car like 159

[Mojoe]

The rare few Mk 1s around... hatch or sedan? Mine's a hatch... I must say that I think it still looks good after 10 years ... and all I added was just a roof spoiler...

 

it is a nice car definitely...

Edited October 22, 2008 by Mojoe

[Magfocus]

Ok thats the same guy I always go to now..

 

I suppose i seldom need to drop out of 6th on the hwy..

[Samshio]

Yup. I actually prefer the mk 1 look to the new and the version before, both exterior and interior.

 

The Focus mk 1 aged very well, and has served me well.

 

Another option I have is to just let it serve it's 10 yr life. :)

[Magfocus]

To each his/her own..

 

I tried the previous 159 and the current mondeo, havent tried the Q2 159s yet. Until then..

[Mojoe]

Mine is 4year + already... but things are falling apart though so thinking of changing. It does age very well... kind of like the old Astina ... freshen the Astina up a little and it's not out of place among the current cars.

 

The new FL one (the mondy look one) is quite good looking too...

[Samshio]

yup better looking than the previous version, but the interior very squarish looking.

 

The leather seats are nice though.

 

Drive is still the same, underpowered but comfortable and good handling

 

What are you changing yr focus into ?

Edited October 22, 2008 by Samshio

[Mojoe]

it is underpowered... but I bluefinned it and took over someone's Supersprint mid and rear so more driveable... on a hot day, it's still slow though

 

I'm thinking of the Alfa 159 or new Saab 93... But bitten more by the serpent now

 

I'm also open to getting a good 2nd hand car as well... ranges from the E46 320 or 325s to Saabs to even Audi... 2nd hand 159s are virtually non-existent so that's why I am looking at a new one.

[Vtim]

so when are you changing to this one http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=28250&DL=1000

 

it's waiting for a new owner lah

[Mojoe]

no lah... this one cannot be approved by CO... another hatch with another round of family planning in mind cannot lah...

 

btw... you know the history of this one...

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...337&DL=1000

[Samshio]

what history ??

[Mojoe]

of the 156 SW GTA in Sgcarmart... 3 owners already so...

[Samshio]

Might go and test drive the mazda 6, around same omv going for 85-90k

[Jetabout777]

Yup. I actually prefer the mk 1 look to the new and the version before, both exterior and interior.

 

The Focus mk 1 aged very well, and has served me well.

 

Another option I have is to just let it serve it's 10 yr life. :)

 

There is something about the Focus's design. It is really timeless. I have a '06 full bodykit MKII sedan focus and I don't seem to get tired of its design. Looks so fresh all the time. I might just keep it till the COE expires.

[Alechi]

It is definitely a looker and a good car... The SA I spoke to mentioned that the higher road tax and poor FC are the 2 main reasons why people shunned away.

 

 

YOU ARE RIGHT!

MAIN BUGBEARS ARE HIGH FC AND ROAD TAX.

OTHERWISE, IT IS A SMOOTH SAILER, REALLY ENJOYABLE TO DRIVE.

 

ADVISE IS TO WAIT FOR HYBRIDS IN ABOUT 2 YRS TIME. ALL MAJOR CAR MAUFACTURERS WORLDWIDE ARE ROLLING NEW HYBRIDS OUT ABOUT 2010 ONWARDS

[Dymatize]

hi Mojoe,

 

Anything wrong with the 156 SW GTA? Its a lovely car..

 

Has it gotten into accidents before or is it a lemon?