Comments on: Holden doesn’t like the Ford Mondeo

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:06:52 +0000

You forget the part about the hideous styling, and the recalcitrance Australians showed to FWD in a full size family car at the time. Just to make sure, the same styling cues were incorporated into the AU Falcon, with nearly as disasterous a sales result.

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:00:13 +0000

Agree. I remember Ford bit their lip when VE came out… nothing was mentioned about the great increase in mass.

I’d agree that the Vectra’s time is now as well. Or (dare I say it) a RWD 1400kg mid size Torana with engine and transmission choices like the Mondeo, and quality, quality quality a must!

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Sun, 18 May 2008 15:02:54 +0000

I haven’t heard of Hyundais expiring like Kias seem to. Am I right?

By: Ms Ford/Mondeo Lover

Ms Ford/Mondeo Lover — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:17:00 +0000

Hi All,

I downsized from a Ford Futura to a Mondeo Zetec in February this year and I can’t rave enough about it! Superb handling, steering is spot on and fuel economy is unbelievable. I will never ever go back to a 6 cylinder car and I really don’t think there is much need for one in this day and age.

Ms Ford/Mondeo Lover

By: realcars

realcars — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:58:01 +0000

Hey, Funkmother instead of feeling sorry for yourself why didn’t u do something about it?

By: Funkmother

Funkmother — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:13:52 +0000

If you buy Korean rubbish you’ll end up with a lemon like I did. The motor in my Kia blew up before it reached 100,000kms and I’ve talked with people who’s Kias blew up twice before 100.000. Can’t wait until I see Korean Holdens doing that. It’ll be a laugh.

Put simply, save yourself the pain and don’t buy Korean. I choose quality every time.

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:08:09 +0000

William and Rick…..come on your next class finger painting is on. Get out of the sandpit!

LOL you believe commercials and cant judge reality from yourselves; that makes you pair idiots!

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:05:23 +0000

typo…Territory engine 4.0litre

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:04:22 +0000

Question: Facts wrong on comparo of Captiva with a Territory

Answer: Facts including, but not limited to; as follows:

1. Captiva width excluding mirrors 1849mms with wheelbase 2707mms with cargo volume (all seats upright) a measly 465litres. Weight starts from 1770kgs. We step up to the 3.2litre V6 to get barely on same page as Territory with 5sp auto and fuel economy rated at high 11.5litres/100kms with 169Kw @ a high 6600rpm and torque a paltry 297Nm @ 3200rpm.

2. Territory width excluding mirrors 1898mms with wheelbase 2842mms with cargo volume (all seats upright) a healthy 1153litres and with seats optioned in back a healthy 523litres. Weight starts from 1995kgs. Engine 20litre DOHC 190Kw @ 5250rpm (mind you much lower then higher revving Captiva) and 383Nm torque at a lazy 2500rpm (mind you much lower then the worked harder Captiva). With fuel economy 12.2litres.

Obviously the fuel economy is worse as weight heavier and motor much bigger. Obviously you are totally uneducated to the highest degree as the commercial says “Over 20% better fuel economy the Ford Territory…”. So you are really listening to lies when that comment is comparing a paltry 4cylinder with very pathetic 110kw and useless torque to lug around 225kgs less then a Territory! LOL you people epitomise stupidiy on the grandest scale! Begs the question whether you are furthering your education as I strongly recommend it….like from kindergarten onwards!

ARSECLOWNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:34:13 +0000

Fully agree, its a shame some have a kaleidescope for looking as my binoculars are prsitine clear.

To the silly ones out there revving me….measure volume inside a Captiva and then Territory you silly fairies!!!! Not the same category size wise; hence the motor – but obviously you believe everything you read or hear as your led by media as basically stupid as!!!!