new mondeo - Page 7

XtRmn8 · 15-01-2008, 12:40 AM

Anyone here work for a Ford dealer? Over the weekend I went down to the local dealer to have a look at the Mondeo and noticed they had 2 LX Mondoes with the smooth pack (?) and they now have the same style wheels as the Zetec but just in 16inch. The last one I looked at with the smooth pack had those multi-spoke horrid looking things on it?

Dusty1 · 15-01-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

Nothing to unusual in that department! however if there is one gripe its the Air Conditioning on paticularly hot days! on a recent hot spell in Melb it does struggle and is nowhere near as efficent as the Phoon! any one else found the same thing?

A/C is a bit dodgy in the hotter days. I think it comes with the black interior. That can really heat up. Also, my Futura had more vents across the windscreen, so it will be interesting to see in winter how well they go working the inside.

Lots of breakdust on the front wheel. Done over 630 on first tank, and it's giving me a reading of 8.3 l/100 Kms. Not too bad for mainly city driving.

My car still has a smudge on the windscreen which I'm fighting with the dealer over. Pretty bad customer service on his behalf, especially when he said he was going to call me last Wednesday, and I've heard nothing yet.

Still have to fill out my Ford customer satisfaction survey.

jared79 · 15-01-2008, 11:22 AM

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My car still has a smudge on the windscreen which I'm fighting with the dealer over. Pretty bad customer service on his behalf, especially when he said he was going to call me last Wednesday, and I've heard nothing yet.

Whats the smudge on your screen Dusty? Was it there when you purchased the car?

Dusty1 · 15-01-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jared79

Whats the smudge on your screen Dusty? Was it there when you purchased the car?

When I picked it up, there was a smudge, like from a dirty cloth, across and down (like a reverse and upside down J) on the inside of the windscreen. I have windexed it 4 times, put undiluted vinegar on it, and also used some spray and wipe on it, and it is still there. I only got the car on 4 January.

I put a rocket up the dealer, and he was going to do something about it last week, but didn't so I lit the candle again last night, and he was going to get someone out here today. Still waiting.

Not real flash.

TheColonel · 15-01-2008, 11:45 AM

Due to a strike in one of it's suppliers production at Genk has come to grinding halt this afternoon... this is where the Mondeo production line is...

Fork-lift drivers at 'Syncreon' demand a pay-raise to align their wages with other Ford-suppliers...

Syncreon supplies doorpanels and floor-cabelling directly to Ford through the conveyor belt...

So anyone with a Mondeo on order that has not been built yet may experience some delays, lets hope its resolved quickly

zetec · 15-01-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by XtRmn8

Anyone here work for a Ford dealer? Over the weekend I went down to the local dealer to have a look at the Mondeo and noticed they had 2 LX Mondoes with the smooth pack (?) and they now have the same style wheels as the Zetec but just in 16inch. The last one I looked at with the smooth pack had those multi-spoke horrid looking things on it?

I believe the wheel style has changed now to the 16" Zetec-style

Bossxr8 · 15-01-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

Nothing to unusual in that department! however if there is one gripe its the Air Conditioning on paticularly hot days! on a recent hot spell in Melb it does struggle and is nowhere near as efficent as the Phoon! any one else found the same thing?

Thats usually fairly common with cars built in colder climates like Europe.

Dusty1 · 16-01-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jared79

Whats the smudge on your screen Dusty? Was it there when you purchased the car?

Jared, the dealer organised to come and pick the car up yesterday, take it back to the dealer and get the smudge removed. It happened when they were detailing it for me. It's sorted now and they have cleaned the smudge off. The dealer said that the detailers had to use something they don't normally use to get the smudge off. Must have been pretty powerful, as everything I used didn't move it.

RATT · 16-01-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by XtRmn8

Anyone here work for a Ford dealer? Over the weekend I went down to the local dealer to have a look at the Mondeo and noticed they had 2 LX Mondoes with the smooth pack (?) and they now have the same style wheels as the Zetec but just in 16inch. The last one I looked at with the smooth pack had those multi-spoke horrid looking things on it?

Yep they changed recently.

jared79 · 21-01-2008, 02:17 PM

This post has gone a little quiet. Just found out my Mondeo came into the dealer today. But because I am leasing it, I have to wait until the paper work is finished. So another 1-2 weeks they say.

Not happy Jan.

Superoo · 21-01-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jared79

This post has gone a little quiet. Just found out my Mondeo came into the dealer today. But because I am leasing it, I have to wait until the paper work is finished. So another 1-2 weeks they say.

Not happy Jan.

Gotta love lease paperwork....
Be interesting to hear your thoughts on the Zetec. Haven't read much feedback on them yet. I'm sure you'll be happy once you have it.
I'm off to give mine its first wash tonight.

bearass · 21-01-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jared79

This post has gone a little quiet. Just found out my Mondeo came into the dealer today. But because I am leasing it, I have to wait until the paper work is finished. So another 1-2 weeks they say.

Not happy Jan.

Mine is in and I will pick it up tomorrow and post pictures. Went for a quick run today very impressive but will let you know more detail tomorrow.

aj2653 · 23-01-2008, 05:26 PM

My new mondeo air con no where near as cold as the ten year old one i traded it in for. Thought might have been a one off

TheColonel · 23-01-2008, 07:19 PM

Oh the irony is on here we complain about our air con, and guys in Europe complain when their heated screens are not coming on automatically when it's below 4 degrees...

Dusty1 · 24-01-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by aj2653

My new mondeo air con no where near as cold as the ten year old one i traded it in for. Thought might have been a one off

The A/C isn't as good as the one that was in my 2003 Falcon either. With the sunroof open it makes a bit of difference. I never turn mine off. Manages to leave a frost stain on the windscreen (in the morning), so it's doing something.

vtr007 · 24-01-2008, 03:37 PM

Hey phoon the P.C.D for the rims have to be 108x5 very hard to find the size got my rims through BSA as alot of there wheels are drilled to what is needed, also be carful with 19" as my 18" just miss the brake caliper, i cant even fit a match head between the two, also found out not to lower the car because it stuffs up the stability control which is a bummer.

cheers
tim

jared79 · 24-01-2008, 03:42 PM

I wonder if its the A/C gas they are using? Maybe be different to the one we use in Australia, but I am not sure. I guess we will find out when we need to regas it. If it's not cold enough, I might take to an auto electrician and ask them about it. They may have a way of making it colder. But, it is climate controlled. It should adjust the cabin to be what ever temp you set it as.

Oh well, anyway. My current falcon hasn't had Aircon for about 3 years, so any aircon will be great.

Hopefully next week guys, I took some pics the other day. It's at the dealers and ready and waiting for the lease company to get it's act together and get the paperwork done.

I will post the pics tonight, I am at work. So can't at the moment.

Dusty1 · 24-01-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jared79

I wonder if its the A/C gas they are using? Maybe be different to the one we use in Australia, but I am not sure. I guess we will find out when we need to regas it. If it's not cold enough, I might take to an auto electrician and ask them about it. They may have a way of making it colder. But, it is climate controlled. It should adjust the cabin to be what ever temp you set it as.

Oh well, anyway. My current falcon hasn't had Aircon for about 3 years, so any aircon will be great.

Hopefully next week guys, I took some pics the other day. It's at the dealers and ready and waiting for the lease company to get it's act together and get the paperwork done.

I will post the pics tonight, I am at work. So can't at the moment.

I reckon you will be the first to have a non-diesel on here. Interesting to see what you get per km.

Hope it works out for you.

jared79 · 24-01-2008, 04:45 PM

I think you may be right, although there are a couple of XR5's. But I think I will be the first Zetec.

I will let you know how it goes. I know it's not going to be as good as the diesel. But it's ok. I don't mind.

jared79 · 24-01-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vtr007

Hey phoon the P.C.D for the rims have to be 108x5 very hard to find the size got my rims through BSA as alot of there wheels are drilled to what is needed, also be carful with 19" as my 18" just miss the brake caliper, i cant even fit a match head between the two, also found out not to lower the car because it stuffs up the stability control which is a bummer.

cheers
tim

Hey Tim, thanks for the info. That sucks about the lowing as I was planning on doing it. But now, I wont. But wheels, I may just think about changing them instead. But if I can only go 18's. Well, then it may not be worth it either.

Dang, Dang, Dang, Dang.

jared79 · 24-01-2008, 09:10 PM

Here it is guys, my new car. Still sitting at the dealers. But its there, in the flesh and I can't wait.

Dusty1 · 25-01-2008, 09:14 AM

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Here it is guys, my new car. Still sitting at the dealers. But its there, in the flesh and I can't wait.

Looks great. I wanted the blue, and had one as a Ford Motor Co company car before Xmas, and it is a great colour.

Bet you can't wait to get it!

Superoo · 25-01-2008, 09:58 AM

Blue Ambition looks great - especially when you see it outside. The contrast against some of the chrome trim really stands out. Not that I'm biased or anything.....

vtr007 · 25-01-2008, 06:25 PM

hey jared you should be able to go bigger just ask them if it will rub on the brake calipers as in the other forum im in there running 19" and 20" rims

FRIKA · 25-01-2008, 07:00 PM

Well my baby is here as well and pick it up on Tuesday. Bloody long weekend. The only time i wish we didnt have one

jared79 · 25-01-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vtr007

hey jared you should be able to go bigger just ask them if it will rub on the brake calipers as in the other forum im in there running 19" and 20" rims

Very true i might just ask that. The other option of course is to try and pick up some XR5 rims and our dealer told me the focus rims will fit as well. But that will be awhile away. Dont have the cash at the moment.

Thanks for the suggestion though.

TheColonel · 26-01-2008, 12:27 AM

New new arrival... loving it...

jared79 · 26-01-2008, 02:13 AM

Colonel, did you get that from Byrne Ford Kedron?

GRT046 · 26-01-2008, 10:01 AM

Great looking car Colonel. In black it looks very classy and you have it for the long weekend as well ..... a bonus.

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TheColonel · 26-01-2008, 11:52 AM

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Colonel, did you get that from Byrne Ford Kedron?

Yup...