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Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi (2008-) Review

Category: Large Family

Ford Mondeo 2.2 Duratorq TDCi

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Summary of the Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi (2008-)

Price Range: £18,645 to £30,095

Assets

Great to drive, good quality, economical.

Drawbacks

A little clattery at start-up, car feels slightly nose-heavy on the road.

Verdict

A fine long-distance cruiser, this flagship diesel Mondeo compares favourably with the premium German competitors.

Ford Mondeo Estate Review

Used Value

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This is where the Mondeo falls down against its premium rivals. Come resale time, residual experts forecast retained values of around 36%, after three years, compared with 51% for an Audi A6 2.0 TDI, 46% for a BMW 525d and 43% for a Mercedes E 220 CDI.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Ford Mondeo Estate

Postie2003
wrote on 09 05 2008

Bought as a station car to ferry me on a 70 mile daily commute. Never once let me down, and sold to ...

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hughperson
wrote on 25 10 2007

One month and 2,000 miles, mostly good. Big, comfy, decent finish and equipment. Super ride and grea...

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nottsbloke
wrote on 12 10 2007

Mainly impressed with the car after 5,000 miles, last three fill-ups averaging 50.2mpg on a mostly m...

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RJS2212
wrote on 03 10 2007

I have driven a Ford since I was 17. Now 27, I am in what some would call the old man's car - a Mond...

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robfalconer
wrote on 12 09 2007

I was recovering from a cardiac arrest when it was time to change cars, so my wife chose our next ca...

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00xxlisaxx00
wrote on 11 09 2007

The Mondeo LX was my first foray into the world of Ford. I had avoided them in the past because they...

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Servicing Interval: 12,500 miles

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