Seen a Brand New Mondeo Today

SP.UTE1 · 03-09-2007, 02:47 PM

I was travelling back from work today and spotted a Silver Mondeo being unloaded from a transporter at Maughan Thiem Ford in Adelaide. Curiosity got the better of me so did a u turn stopped and had a perve. Very bloody nice.
2.5L, 5 cylinder Volvo engine. Leather (heated seats) and it uses a proximity key, all you do is keep the door opening fob in your pocket, keep the clutch pedal depressed and hit the starter button. Car looks horn in the flesh with a very nice flowing shape, and the room in the hatch was outstanding. Jumped in when they left it alone for a while and the seats were very comfortable and suportive. The front reminded me of the latest Massaratti. I think Ford will be on a winner with this Mondeo rang. Further badgering of the sales Manager revealed this particular vehicle will be used to train Ford Technicians at Trade School.

SP-UTE1

DJL351 · 03-09-2007, 02:49 PM

* asks as nicely as he can........

Where's the pics?

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SP.UTE1 · 03-09-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

* asks as nicely as he can........

Where's the pics?

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I did go for the cammera phone, and was asked very nicley to put it away.

Smoke Pursuit · 03-09-2007, 03:52 PM

lol...

Sounds like the goods, build quality will be its big test.

SP.UTE1 · 03-09-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

lol...

Sounds like the goods, build quality will be its big test.

If they are all built like the one I had a gander at, then they are on a winner.

Piotr · 03-09-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

lol...

Sounds like the goods, build quality will be its big test.

they are bult in europe so build should be great

MAGPIE · 03-09-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

lol...

Sounds like the goods, build quality will be its big test.

Why

There are no substantial problems with the current model, well not that I've come across anyway.

jweb · 03-09-2007, 09:20 PM

i want one,there wont be many problems because ford australia didnt design it hahha

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BrisVegas · 05-09-2007, 01:01 PM

I hope it comes out with the 2.5 N/A 5 cyl. It'd be a good point of difference to the new Mazda 6 coming out soon with which it shares unerpinnings.

3 engines would be ideal. TDCi, 2.5 N/A and 2.5 Turbo! I'll take a TDCi Wagon with XR wheels and dark tint thanks!

Piotr · 05-09-2007, 08:10 PM

2L TDCI, 2.3L 4cylinder, 2.5L Turbo.

Smoke Pursuit · 05-09-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Why

There are no substantial problems with the current model, well not that I've come across anyway.

Ford hasnt had a current model Mondeo for how long now? Probarly 6 - 7 years..

FOCUSonTHIS · 05-09-2007, 08:51 PM

I saw a new Mondeo too...parked out the front of head office. Also see a few Focus CC too.

photn · 05-09-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

I saw a new Mondeo too...parked out the front of head office. Also see a few Focus CC too.

yer but you also know about the new "OTHER" car comming from ford. so its not fair :P

FOCUSonTHIS · 05-09-2007, 09:37 PM

I know alot about new CARS coming from Ford.....but I can't tell you, if I did I will have to kill you (the joy in doing that)

csv8 · 05-09-2007, 09:37 PM

I didn't think the 2.5 was coming? only the diesel and 2.3l ??

photn · 05-09-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

I know alot about new CARS coming from Ford.....but I can't tell you, if I did I will have to kill you (the joy in doing that)

lol yer i know the feeling aye. heheheheh dont you just love me. lolz

melbzetec · 05-09-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

Ford hasnt had a current model Mondeo for how long now? Probarly 6 - 7 years..

In Australia.............. I think you'll find Magpie is from NZ...they've had Mondeo continuously during that time

Stormman · 06-09-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

I saw a new Mondeo too...parked out the front of head office. Also see a few Focus CC too.

When is the Focus CC due out. I thought it was this month. Looking forward to seeing on "in the flesh"

Bucknaked · 06-09-2007, 07:50 PM

Definatley looking forward to seeing the new mondeo. So if ts the 5 Cyl 2.5 litre volvo motor, then its the same as the XR5, or is it in N/A form?

FOCUSonTHIS · 06-09-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormman

When is the Focus CC due out. I thought it was this month. Looking forward to seeing on "in the flesh"

Should see it at Sydney Motorshow for sure! Released in Spring because of the good weather for buying convertiables

jweb · 06-09-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

Should see it at Sydney Motorshow for sure! Released in Spring because of the good weather for buying convertiables

allready saw it at the last motor show

,what is this going round and round in circles lol.It looked good tho,but very chick car like hahaha

SP.UTE1 · 07-09-2007, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

I didn't think the 2.5 was coming? only the diesel and 2.3l ??

The one I sat in, and started was the Volvo 2.5L N/A petrol model. Very quite & smooth. Hope they do the 2.5 turbo option, would look & perform well in the top of the range wagon. It's what Ford needs, a sporty wagon.
Regards SP-UTE1

FOCUSonTHIS · 07-09-2007, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyweb

allready saw it at the last motor show

,what is this going round and round in circles lol.It looked good tho,but very chick car like hahaha

I know I saw it too. But I also said released in October!

rst2000 · 07-09-2007, 02:21 PM

i saw a truck load of mondeos leave patricks stevedores this morning..

Deanodriver · 11-09-2007, 06:06 PM

I saw one on the road (Ormond Road, East Geelong, for those who care) earlier this afternoon. A wagon, too.

Looked nice

gregg_13 · 11-09-2007, 06:12 PM

They aren't all the 5 cyl are they, We just got back from visiting family in the UK and had a drive of my uncles New Mondeo, very nice ride. Wasnt a 5cyl volvo though, they dont get them. I hope we get the ST model they have.

Piotr · 11-09-2007, 07:07 PM

Currently there is no ST mondeo.

sfr rob · 11-09-2007, 07:18 PM

If i were to buy a "smaller" car, I would without doubt put my money down on one of these things, by the sounds of things, the Mondeo will be a huge hit.
Anyone got some good photos of the Australian version of the Mondeo, or are they ALL the same?

Martyvan · 15-09-2007, 06:04 PM

Did anyone here realise that New Zealand is getting the Sedan, Hatch AND Wagon.

Ford Mondeo NZ Minisite

What are import restrictions like from NZ? Surely not that bad, given the free ride a LOT of Kiwis get when the move to the Gold Coast. (Dont want to be starting a political free for all, just yet!)

Does anyone know what size the market for new cars is in NZ? Surely having the Australian market which one could assume is 3 times as big as NZ would have room to bring in all 3 models, and not just the Sedan/Hatch?

I can imagine a Mondeo Ghia Wagon Automatic Diesel would look nice in my garage

Falcon_Crazy · 16-09-2007, 02:20 PM

Saw a silver one whilst u was Fangin a brand new Fairlane Hertz gave me on Phillip Island. Back end not so sweet lookin, but the front has awesome road presence