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Old 03-05-2014, 09:48 AM   #9
AlanD
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Default Re: Mondeo Interior - Your Thoughts

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6 View Post
Is just the media being privileged with the ability to sample much more expensive cars or is it really "dour and drab".
"Dour and Drab" No, "Cosy" yes!

The two cars we have are like chalk and cheese so far as interior feel is concerned. I find the Territory "open and airy" whereas the Mondeo is as I have said I regard as "cosy" and I like driving both of them.

But both have niggles:

In the T I dislike having to reach forward to change the trip computer display mode (It makes me feel I'm not in proper control of the car) and in the Mondeo, when I have the seat at the height I prefer I find the rear view mirror getting into my sight line when looking left and the mirror isn't adjustable for height like it is in the T so I'm sitting a bit lower than I would like to avoid this. And in the Mondeo the rear view when reversing is horrible compared with the T ( makes me smile when I hear or read comments about poor view in SUVs)

But in both cars I find the materials quality quite acceptable and durable, especially in the T which is now past 10 years of age.

But I'm very unlikely to base a purchase decision on the comment of motoring journalists about interior feel. Their opinion(s) are their opinions and they are entitled - I'm entitled to ignore them!!

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