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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder , so there is no point even starting the discussion on "good looking" cars . Some believe AU is good looking car and some think it is hideous ...
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05-03-2015, 12:10 AM
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Short answer .. no it is not. It is ok thats about it.
Cheers Mike
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Looks better then the previous model. Not the best looking car under 100k.
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The previous gen looked really nice, but yeah, poxy engines for such a car.
Nothing will beat the Mustang for looks and performance. God if the 5.0 is $60k then id imagine if we ever get a chance at the GT350 then even that might make it under $100k?
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Id happily have a 2.5 RS.
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Is the new Mondeo the best looking car under $100K?
NO.
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06-03-2015, 01:47 AM
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Ah.... ok, good pick up , i did not think it would have a 160 mph speedo being a diesel, but there you go.
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Um..... No. Plenty of old rust buckets look heaps better IMO.
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06-03-2015, 10:03 AM
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I know its a photoshop but still, I reckon it looks hot.
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It's a poxy looking thing. But who cares what anyone else thinks, the only thing which matters is what you think.
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It looks like a short fat Mustang
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06-03-2015, 04:01 PM
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looks more like a hyundai than a mustang.
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I don't mind it actually, but what does it have under the bonnet?
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Trend and Titanium have 177 kw 2.0 Ecoboost. Optional 132 kw 2.0 TDCi
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Either of those two ecoboost engines with a tuning tweek will go 200 Kw
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Agreed, 4C looks fantastic.
But it doesn't have 4/5 seats nor can fit half a cubic metre of luggage......realities of family life. ------ Current modern drive: Mondeo XR5 MB 2.5T Next modern drive: Something smaller - kids have moved out now Older drives: assorted.... |
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10-05-2015, 01:44 AM
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I saw the new Mondeo today for the first time at the dealer - it was a Frozen White Trend Ecoboost hatch. Looks very sleek, particularly with that steeply sloping rear end. It was parked right next to an MC Zetec Ecoboost hatch, and the contrast couldn't be more stark. I do think it is one of the best looking cars - if not one of the best looking <$100k, then definitely close to one of the best looking under $50k.
The boot is a bit smaller than the old model and quite a bit shallower, but the new Mondeo has a full size spare while the old one had a space saver. The driver's seat was extremely comfortable, but the back seat is noticeably more cramped than my Fairmont, though. I'm only 172cm tall, but when I sat in the back, I was within 5mm of touching the roof. The old Mondeo was slightly better. Other than that, the interior quality and styling are significantly better than the old model. It feels more solid too - the doors close with a resounding 'thunk'.
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10-05-2015, 01:40 PM
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Like 'thunk'
Unlike 'ting' |
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I had a look at one the other day. I think they're the ducks guts!! Look friggin' awesome. Love the interior. Better than the FG-X interior which is more or less 6 years old. I wont buy an FG-X because of the old interior (dam that tiny budget Ford had to spend). But I also wont buy a Mondeo because they don't have a manual option. 177kw turbo with a manual gearbox........yes please! They sell all the models in the U.K. with a manual, why not here? If you want a sporty Ford sedan when Falcon is gone, what do they have? Nothing! Not putting my family in a Focus ST.
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Once Falcon and Commodore are gone there wont be any manual 'sporty' sedans left.
Oh and you're incorrect regarding the manual being available on all models in the UK. Only the 1.5 Ecoboost and the TDCi engines can be had in manual.
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