Mondeo Wagon

Fordmuscle1965 · 29-02-2008, 11:30 AM

I'm a massive fan of this car,
Why would ford do a all new falcon wagon when this little baby would have the same grunt and steal alot of sales away from it. The muddied waters are starting to become clearer now on HQ thinking.

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http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car...w/2899385.aspx

chubbyba · 29-02-2008, 12:08 PM

well done ford, holden make a gts-r and a coupe 60 n ford make a modeo wangon. question does it come with a stripe package? lol

HenryV8 · 29-02-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chubbyba

well done ford, holden make a gts-r and a coupe 60 n ford make a modeo wangon. question does it come with a stripe package? lol

I don't really see what you are saying here. What's the relevance of GTS-R or Coupe 60 to a Mondeo wagon?

I agree with the OP, Mondeo wagon would have to be a good thing. It gives wagon owners 3 distinct Ford options - BFIII for the fleet load luggers, Territory for the Toorak taxi set, and Mondeo which is a pretty classy happy medium. None of them are direct competitors for a VE Sportswagon, but in many respects the Mondeo would be the most marketable of the lot, particularly the diesel versions. Bring it on, I say.

Mighty Reds · 29-02-2008, 03:16 PM

I think it would be a good move by Ford to bring the Mondeo Wagon over, the more options the better.

Julza · 29-02-2008, 03:20 PM

the mondeo wagon looks HOT! i actually prefer it to the hatch/sedan. the rear end of the wagon blends very well with the rest of the car.

RATT · 29-02-2008, 03:22 PM

Yep I like it. If we do indeed succeed in getting the TDCi, it will do well.

rst2000 · 29-02-2008, 04:14 PM

what about transmission options, will it be same as the sedan and be auto only?

HenryV8 · 29-02-2008, 04:17 PM

A couple of pics I put up in the Mondeo thread the other day:

Who really needs an FG wagon when we could have this?

**TUF_302** · 29-02-2008, 04:40 PM

i think this is a very good move by Ford, hopefully it gets alot of lookers at the MMS and they bring it here!, i think it would sell great with the 2.2ltr diesel motor!

DJR David · 29-02-2008, 05:11 PM

This car is beautiful. A must for the ford range

vanman_75 · 29-02-2008, 05:25 PM

i actually like that not bad

sfr rob · 29-02-2008, 06:33 PM

I still think it looks like a tarago from the rear... yuk!

fou_bleu · 29-02-2008, 06:39 PM

It's about the same size as the BF so it isn't so "small"....

banarcus · 29-02-2008, 10:34 PM

I like this wagon too but will our Mondeo wagon have the same headlights as the pommy ones?

marcosambrose · 29-02-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by banarcus

I like this wagon too but will our Mondeo wagon have the same headlights as the pommy ones?

What are you on about? all Mondeos have the same headlights (unless your talking about Xenons, which aren't available in australia... Ford Oz being ignorant again)

Mansal · 01-03-2008, 12:18 AM

There's a nice black one on display at the MMS. Make sure you pull one of the Ford guys aside and tell them it looks good and that they should import them into OZ.

Tles · 01-03-2008, 07:31 AM

Goauto have a similar story.
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2573FD002CADE0

With the 2.2 TDCi this would be a real alternative to Territory too.

BammasAUIIIXR8 · 01-03-2008, 04:24 PM

I implore you melbournites to get down to the show and rave about this car.

If Ford don't import this car I think I might have to look @ an SS V sportswagon !!!

banarcus · 01-03-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BammasAUIIIXR8

I implore you melbournites to get down to the show and rave about this car.

If Ford don't import this car I think I might have to look @ an SS V sportswagon !!!

I'm in the same boat!

apolloxbgt · 01-03-2008, 07:16 PM

Looks dead sexy in the flesh,we need this NOW.

mik · 01-03-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

I still think it looks like a tarago from the rear... yuk!

Tarago looks like a block flats from every direction cept front imo, can see a a resemblance though ,the wagon is much nicer.

Quicklier · 01-03-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by banarcus

I'm in the same boat!

I hope that same boat has a few seats.
Replacement for the Forester currently only has two options.

VE Sportswagon
Skoda Octavia (either RS or 4x4)

The new forester is just towing the RAV-Trail-CRV line and has lost me.
The FG wagon *cough*, sory BF3 wagon is simply never going to make the list.
Passat's and A4 avant's are WAY overpriced - gorgeous cars, but overpriced.

Now, however!
A Mondeo TDCi Wagon? If I could get something with a manual for around 38-45k with leather and sunroof, it would certainly make the final three. And an XR5 version sure would excite me - even though the motoring press are confused by its purpose.

Bossxr8 · 01-03-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

I still think it looks like a tarago from the rear... yuk!

The photo from GoAuto is a shocker, I was stunned at how different the one at the motorshow looked from the rear, it was like it was a totally different car. It looked really good. Suprised me.

Whats with the 2.2 TD, is it wagon only or will it become available in the sedan and hatch?

Elks · 02-03-2008, 09:39 AM

Looks great, looks better in the metal.

I'll take mine a V8 and rear wheel drive.

Yellow_Festiva · 02-03-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

I still think it looks like a tarago from the rear... yuk!

Was thinking more Tribeca to be honest??

Mondeo

And Tribeca

But 400NM!!

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Auslandau · 02-03-2008, 03:51 PM

Please dont compare it to the the monstrosity Tribeca. Ugly inside and out - How much cleaner does the Mondeo look!!

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well done ford, holden make a gts-r and a coupe 60 n ford make a modeo wangon. question does it come with a stripe package? lol

Better to import a great car rather than rebadge every Daewoo ever made just incase one is a success or make cars for less than 2% of the market!

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**TUF_302** · 02-03-2008, 05:08 PM

Has anyone seen the new tribeca? They have toned it down alot, looks rather boring now, but alot better than that hideous thing they 1st came out with!!

Fordmuscle1965 · 03-03-2008, 10:41 PM

Just a vid that I found says a few words about why ford are not doing an ALL new fg wagon!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub7f97u8Fhk

Franky · 04-03-2008, 07:57 PM

this was one of the nicest looking cars at the MMS, for some reason it just clicked.

I actually thought i was going to come on sale, hopefully it does

Tles · 04-03-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicklier

I hope that same boat has a few seats.
Replacement for the Forester currently only has two options.

VE Sportswagon
Skoda Octavia (either RS or 4x4)

The new forester is just towing the RAV-Trail-CRV line and has lost me.
The FG wagon *cough*, sory BF3 wagon is simply never going to make the list.
Passat's and A4 avant's are WAY overpriced - gorgeous cars, but overpriced.

Now, however!
A Mondeo TDCi Wagon? If I could get something with a manual for around 38-45k with leather and sunroof, it would certainly make the final three. And an XR5 version sure would excite me - even though the motoring press are confused by its purpose.

New Mazda6 wagon should be investigated especially if you want manual, 2.5 manual'd cost little to run and more show and go than MondeO. The biggest advantage that the Mondeo wagon would have for me is the Auto/TDiesel combination.