<2yrs Conti, <$50k.

[Sturtles]

I drive a 05 mondeo. It's reliable within its warranty period but the usual wear and tear after that is picking at me as my warranty just ended due to my frequent trips up north.

 

The FC is another prick, though the pinch is not too bad for the moment. The car does about 7-8km/l.

 

If you're a heavy user, the monthly running cost can be estimated using 7.5km/l with RON95.

 

A short personal review here. The Mondeo offers fantastic legroom, when compared to the japanese rivals, and nearly matching that of the old passat. Good handling, ok ride, great foam padded panels are some of its positive points.

 

It's let down by the poor 4 speed automatic, poor throttle response, poor sound insulation and the lack of after market parts. Another big point being there are no workshops in singapore that does the more technical services for the mondeo; ranging from simpler waterpump replacements to labour intensive gearbox overhaul.

 

Regent staff is friendly, and partially competent in their worksmanship. But let's face it. This is Singapore, where most goes to work, waiting only to knock off.

 

Servicing costs are ok within the warranty period, but my water pump change costs me about 600bucks, mostly labour, and I had to return again because they did not spot other related issues.

 

Alright, I've had my say. Let's hope I will not receive a lawyer's letter.

Edited October 29, 2008 by Sturtles

[Fortress]

Try checking with Regent motor, which i did...the sales person might not be aware too. Am impressed by Ford honouring their warranty through their booklet.

[Fortress]

Wow....if I may ask is yours a Mark II or III...

[Fortress]

Oh...one more thing, FYI - it body does fetches some price overseas.

[Samshio]

I believe it's timing belt

[Ah_veo]

bro,u'r a very honest chap.

i muz say its a very frank and unbias opinion from an owner.

[Ah_veo]

So cheap?

 

 

buy conti muz get 2nd hand.

buy jap then go for brand new.

[RadX]

Correct...

 

Buy Korean...also brand new

 

Buy china.....er NEVER......or better walk..much safer

Edited October 30, 2008 by RadX

[Magfocus]

[Sturtles]

Mine's a 05 Mk3, mid facelift model.

[Fortress]

Mine too...hem...more to share? going for my 40,000 km servicing today.

[Ahyoo2002]

[Sturtles]

The mk3 will have wear and tear intermittently, but can be claimed under warranty, so keep an eye for things that does not look or sound right.

[Hiphiphoray]

Can consider Volvo. My SIL kiss the backside of a volvo last week. Her Getz front compress inwards quite jia-lat. Have to be toll away. The VV's backside only minor scratches, and small-small dents.

 

Our Sonata kiss a Altis too. The bumper almost falling off. Back Boot cannot open. Heng our car's front bor-thai-chi. Some scratches nia.

[Ah_veo]

hi bro

 

wow....within couple of years....from BM5 to MX5 to CX7.

or are u holding on to more than 1 car?

[Ah_veo]

if my friend change his mind,i may go for it.

8.5yrs to drives,26k milege,5yrs warranty + 5yrs free maintanance package.

[RadX]

ya lor...poor man downgraqde

 

 

keeping both mx5 and cx7 la Lovely cars...

 

next will be Q7, and that will be it...my body can also carry in that one

[Ah_veo]

or pray hard for Mazda to bring in a new 2-in-1. Convertible 2-seater SUV(Turbo)...Mazda MCX6.

Edited November 6, 2008 by Ah_veo