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Old 27-02-2020, 05:19 PM   #7
aussiblue
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Default Re: Should I buy a Mondeo

Spend $10 and read the critically objective review at the Dog & Lemon Guide here: https://dogandlemon.com/ At worse you will find out what most often fails with them so you know what look for in buying used. Read the free Freelander review. As part of the 3 for $10 perhaps get the review of one of your current vehicles to satisfy yourself of their accuracy.

Asking owners opinion on any car especially on a enthusiasts; site like this is also unwise. Research shows that we all (me included) generally have cognitive dissonance with respect to our car purchases and usually won't recognise or admit to any shortcomings; nobody likes to think they made a bad purchase decision or their new car is not as good as they thought. This is actually a natural and good thing as it helps people avoid regret and associated depression. I don't know how the Dog & Lemon Guide rate the current Mondeo but you'll get an objective rating from their reviews. The older pre 2010 models got an "Avoid Like The Plague" rating.

If you do buy one subscribe to Alan Howatt's You Tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmq...wdAWsGNQAjjMug While it is diesel engine focussed there will be some relevant stuff (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkDWvT1A09E ) and it's amusing and entertaining
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