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25-10-2012, 04:53 PM | #121 | |||
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25-10-2012, 07:13 PM | #122 | ||
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Oh forgot to add the display outside had the current Mondeo and potential customers were asking "Why should I get this one knowing the inside model is just around the corner" the reply was " Well it has a diesel and EcoBoost we don't know what that [Fusion] will have" my god!!! would you believe one guy there Ian didn't know what stop/start was for cars yep amazing
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25-10-2012, 07:36 PM | #123 | |||
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seriously they should be so enthusiastic it hurts. This could be make or break.
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26-10-2012, 03:19 PM | #124 | |||
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I knew they were frigin lying about the delay and the excuses they gave why the Mondeo was delayed well he is the TRUTH
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26-10-2012, 03:35 PM | #125 | ||
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No surprise there, Genk has been under a cloud for years, Ford has too many high capacity plants in Europe that are nowhere near individual capacity. They should allocate CD4 production to one of the assembly plants in the Asia Pacific region so that markets in this part of the world can get supplies on demand instead of being at the mercy of european market forces.
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26-10-2012, 03:46 PM | #126 | ||
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With the announcements in Beligium and the need to move to Spain, I would be suprised if we see the new Mondeo in 2013. I think this just became a 2014 Mondeo thread !!
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04-12-2012, 05:25 PM | #127 | |||
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Ford really amazes me!
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04-12-2012, 06:34 PM | #128 | |||
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At any rate, the review you've linked has an error in the opening sentence: "The current Ford Mondeo was released in late 2010 as a facelift of the MC-generation that launched in 2007." The fourth generation Mondeo has been on sale since 2007, but that started with the MA series (not the MC). I think the writer needs to check the Ford Forums. |
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04-12-2012, 06:54 PM | #129 | |||
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It amazes me because Ford has done a Mark II version on the quite for the MC and has added nothing to the car! the article said FACELIFT and as Ford doesn't talk to me directly I assume that article is correct if that's a facelift then I'll bend over and take it up the...........
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05-12-2012, 08:07 AM | #130 | |||
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I suspect the writer refers to "this facelift" because a) he doesn't realise that the MC Mondeo actually came out in November 2010; and/or, b) only just got a test car and wants the review to seem more relevant. |
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05-12-2012, 11:19 PM | #131 | ||
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You may well be right pursuit2359,cannot see the MC lasting till 2014 without an update model with the new Mazda 6 just being released
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08-12-2012, 12:33 PM | #132 | ||
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Ford recalls Fusion over faulty headlights
Fusions and Escape SUVs with 1.6-litre engines because they can overheat, leak fluids and catch fire. Not a good start Ford!! http://www.businessspectator.com.au/...ument&src=hp17 apstar |
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17-12-2012, 09:50 AM | #133 | ||
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If you take a very close look at the video snippets for the 2014 Falcon is there some resemblence to the front end of the 2013 Mondeo?
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18-01-2013, 07:38 PM | #134 | ||
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Any updates on timing for Oz?
There are the new Ford Fusions already driving around in the US. We need it ASAP. Awesome looking car.
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25-01-2013, 12:36 AM | #135 | |||
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24-04-2013, 04:48 AM | #136 | |||
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In the meantime Ford will release updates of the current model under name of entry level Graphite and top end Titanium X models. The 2ltr TDCi will get a revamp and better economy. See specs on link: http://www.carpages.co.uk/ford/ford-mondeo-16-04-13.asp Lots of other info on web as well including Shanghai motor show announcements. Looks like I will only get a peak at the new model when I come back to Oz after my Europe contract is up.
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25-04-2013, 08:12 PM | #137 | ||
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Looks like I will be extending my lease for an extra year at least, maybe I will fit a GPS/reverse camara unit as looks to be the only significant non-cosmetic equipment difference between MBXR5 and Titanium X, which I expect will come to Australia in a down spec format anyway. Didn't want to spend the money on GPS for a short period of use but looks like at least 18 months if not 2 years away now before we see the Fusion.
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26-04-2013, 05:20 PM | #138 | ||
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Does anybody know of a good GPS Reverse Camera system for a MB Titanium
Just bought one a month ago Loving it so far. |
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26-04-2013, 10:25 PM | #139 | ||
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I have been looking at an opal unit
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28-04-2013, 02:22 PM | #140 | ||
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any idea if any good and how many $$$$$
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28-04-2013, 09:25 PM | #141 | ||
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Was quoted $1400 fitted plus I had to supply the camera to replace the number plate light unit. Can get cheaper on e bay but unsure if Asian supplied units would be as reliable. The cost was why I held off but looks like I will get 2 years out of it and might help resale value? The unit is available in piano black and same shape front panel as the sony unit so is a good match for the existing dash, no need for double din adaptor.
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12-05-2013, 02:31 PM | #142 | ||
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AutoGuide.com has an interesting comparison between Fusion and Mazda6 with good interior pics if Fusion is the next Mondeo that is ....
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24-09-2013, 08:46 PM | #143 | ||
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Spotted today in Canberra CBD....
........Ford Fusion Titanium Ecoboost AWD ........with three big dudes inside with a laptop and sat-tracker(?) on the roof ........with Vic rego plates ........with 'Left hand Drive Engineering Evaluation Vehicle' sticker on the back http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...ppuser=2116171 http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...ppuser=2116171 http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...ppuser=2116171 http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...ppuser=2116171 |
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25-09-2013, 10:51 AM | #144 | |||
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25-09-2013, 11:12 AM | #145 | ||
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Why AWD?
Subaru now realise that the tide has turned and are now trending back to FWD to catch the more rational trend to fuel efficiency over their previous overhyped claims of 'performance' advantage. What % of the population has to negotiate a v steep muddy driveway or compete on a wet racetrack? Give me an EcoLpi Fusion FWD any day you like, forget the 'clumsy' AWD.
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25-09-2013, 08:43 PM | #146 | |||
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25-09-2013, 09:40 PM | #147 | ||
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Lunchtime walk / fresh air time from the office....and smart phone in pocket !!
My youngest daughter said...'oooh, looks a lot like a Mondeo'. I said 'new one'. Reply was ....'looks sexy!!'.....all from an 18yr old budding car nut (genetics, can't help herself), who drives her own....Ford Fiesta Zetec. |
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26-09-2013, 10:33 AM | #148 | ||
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Nice find. Looks like they have been giving it a good testing on 'Australian' roads.
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28-09-2013, 04:30 PM | #149 | |||
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26-11-2013, 09:32 PM | #150 | ||
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I wonder how many Mondeo owners/fanciers have moved cos they're not prepared to wait so long for the new model, bit like the Falcon.
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