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Dez - is that an estate or 5 dr? Out of interest checked my 5dr mark 3 today and the seat bases can lift forward like yours, but although the seat backs then fold flat, there is still a slight ridge where the bottom of the seat backs are bolted in.
07 estate.
Wow, wasn't expecting so many replies. Thanks everyone, very useful.
Dez, I assume that your driver's side passenger seat is only like that because you haven't lifted the seat base like you have on the other side?
If anyone can be bothered to post similar pics of an S-max, it would be much appreciated 🙂
I think I need to go and look at both and compare heights and widths. I guess it will be down to which one I have a better feeling for as they are both level pegging right now.
Tyres seem to be a bit cheaper for the Mondeo but it seems possible to buy at a reasonable cost for either. S-max should be bigger and more adaptable with the seats but Mondeo would be cheaper to run and handle better. I'm not really getting any closer to a decision!
S-Max is a nice place to be. Cabin is bright and airy, especially with that big front window and glass roof panel (if fitted)
S-Max owners...do you think there's enough space for someone 5ft 9 to sleep in the back next to a bike? yes, I like my bike a lot 😀
[i]Dez, I assume that your driver's side passenger seat is only like that because you haven't lifted the seat base like you have on the other side?[/i]
Yep. Could've folded em both flat, but just to show the difference left the driver side as it was (and I couldn't be bothered 🙂 )
I've got an '11 mondeo estate (163 BHP diesel). Huge inside, vast.
Tyres - got 28,000 out of the fronts and 35,000 out of the rears and I drive very enthusiastically and also tow frequently. The handling encourages you to drive enthusiastically, BTW. Far superior to Audi A4 and A6. I had a 3 series touring before which also handled beautifully, slightly better if anything, but much smaller inside. The big Ford probably isn't the most economical diesel around, though.
I'm on my second post-08 Mondeo. It's the only car I've ever wanted a second one of.
My mk4 Mondeo is due to go back at the end of the year, and top of my list right now for its replacement is another Mondeo.
28k miles from a front set on a TDCi MPV is not bad. Were they fancy expensive tyres?
pedalhead - Member
S-Max owners...do you think there's enough space for someone 5ft 9 to sleep in the back next to a bike?
Absolutely, good for up to 6' 7".
Info from owners manual:
Max cargo length to back of front seats = [u][b]2053mm[/b][/u]
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Tyre sizes on recent cars are stupid, so much so that I've concluded they're in bed with the tyre manufacturers.
Mk3 mondeo: 205/55R16 £80, Mk4 215/55R16 £110+
Similar with the 17". I refuse to believe the Mk4 needs 10mm extra width and 5mm extra height but the tyre manufacturer gets an extra £120 everytime you swap 4. Its a conspiracy I tell you.
Avoid run flat tyres on the smax, cost me a fortune