Which Mondeo for comfort?
I'm 6'5" tall and require a comfortable family car for longer journeys. I prefer petrol over diesel as I drive about 6,000 miles a year (occasional long journeys, not frequent short ones).
I'm considering a 2-3 year old 2.0 L petrol manual Mondeo. Budget is £10,000 target, £12,000 max.
Is the (discontinued) 2.0 L petrol Mondeo a good option? Which models/model-years should I target and which should I avoid? Is the wheel/tyre choice critical to ride comfort; if yes, what size is best? Is the 2.5T a bad idea (if I can find one)?
I'm considering a 2-3 year old 2.0 L petrol manual Mondeo. Budget is £10,000 target, £12,000 max.
Is the (discontinued) 2.0 L petrol Mondeo a good option? Which models/model-years should I target and which should I avoid? Is the wheel/tyre choice critical to ride comfort; if yes, what size is best? Is the 2.5T a bad idea (if I can find one)?
Asked on 19 September 2012 by Tim Wood
Answered by
Honest John
2.0l is a yes. Not a great drive, but chain cam and relatively trouble free. 16" wheels give the best ride. 18" wheels give the worst ride, simply because there is less tyre profile between the rims and the road.
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