Mondeo/508/Passat - any suggestions/experiences?

spitonmedickie

Car hunting and think I’ve narrowed my preferences down to a Passat, a Mondeo or a 508.

My money would get me a 2015 Passat Highline (for example https://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/passat/3853365456017079793). On the plus side it’s nicely specced and a nice place to be, drives ok - can’t see myself needing the 2 litre). Downsides are it’s out of warranty -does have the 1 year dealer one - and I’ve heard rumours of the costs of repairing VWs.

Other two both have the balance of their 5 year manufacturers warranty, while the Mondeo Zetec has the lowest spec.

Would be a 2016 508 like this -

https://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/Peugeot/508-Allure-1.6-e-Hdi-115-S-S-Leather-Full-Lthr-BT--Cli/4885289390590240081

Or a 2015 Mondeo - for example - https://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/ford/mondeo/163020078673342

Anyone own any of these or have any opinions?

Likely to hold onto the car for 5/6 years.

Nuw

If going for the 508 get the 2.0hdi, much more suited to a car this size and won't make much differences in running costs. Had a rental one last year on the continent, pleasantly surprised, really comfy and seemed well put together. If limited to these three models, it'd be the one I'd get (provided there are no known reliability issues).

Shefwedfan

Best question, which do you prefer to drive?

Philb76

Have drove that model of Mondeo few times nice to drive but that engine is not suited to it reliability i think ford are returning to the bad old days regarding quality the passat u know wot ur getting good and bad Peugeot i haven't any experience with but they look great will be comfortable and reliability seems to be ok

Shefwedfan

Personal choice....

I have not driven the 508

I have had 2 Passat, 2 x Golf, 2 Mondeo's, SMAX and Galaxy. Galaxy and Golf are current cars

I would go for the Passat all day long. Or if going for a 20k car look at Audi A4/A6.

The step up to A6 is great.

spitonmedickie

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Best question, which do you prefer to drive?

Passat was comfy, nice place to be. Couldn’t see myself getting bored of it interior wise more quickly while I think that could happen with the Mondeo. Passat wasn’t the 2 litre and I didn’t miss power on a test drive. 508 again was a nice place to be, was in the 1.6l - didn’t notice a power deficit but wasn’t overtaking mad etc.

Shefwedfan

spitonmedickie wrote: »

Passat was comfy, nice place to be. Couldn’t see myself getting bored of it interior wise more quickly while I think that could happen with the Mondeo. Passat wasn’t the 2 litre and I didn’t miss power on a test drive. 508 again was a nice place to be, was in the 1.6l - didn’t notice a power deficit but wasn’t overtaking mad etc.

I like the interior of Passat etc


I don't mind the Ford interior....I just think it is more of a work horse car


The VW's just seem a nice place to be.


My mate is the exact opposite. He would drive a Ford all day long, no matter what it is. Bought a Sharan instead of a Galaxy and hates it....it really comes down to personal taste


Both the VW and Ford will be good engine cars. My brother has a 2011 5008 and never had a days issues with it, apart from the old repair due to high mileage but nothing major.

colm_mcm

Philb76 wrote: »

Have drove that model of Mondeo few times nice to drive but that engine is not suited to it reliability i think ford are returning to the bad old days regarding quality the passat u know wot ur getting good and bad Peugeot i haven't any experience with but they look great will be comfortable and reliability seems to be ok

That’s actually got the 1.6 engine which is odd. The 1.5 is supposed to be more reliable. That said we have a 1.5 TDCI with 180k which needed new injectors.

Philb76

colm_mcm wrote: »

Philb76 wrote: »

Have drove that model of Mondeo few times nice to drive but that engine is not suited to it reliability i think ford are returning to the bad old days regarding quality the passat u know wot ur getting good and bad Peugeot i haven't any experience with but they look great will be comfortable and reliability seems to be ok

That’s actually got the 1.6 engine which is odd. The 1.5 is supposed to be more reliable. That said we have a 1.5 TDCI with 180k which needed new injectors.

Have friends with various recent Ford's thing's are never out of the dealers including a kuga and Mondeo the parts prices are pricey enough as well which is a shame cos they look good and drive great

bennya

Have a 2012 508 2.0HDi myself, and recently drove a friend's 2015 Mondeo Titanium. Can't say I was overly impressed by the Mondeo, finish wise, compared to the 508.

Power wise, the 2.0HDi feels adequate, and I really wouldn't like to be stuck in the 1.6HDi version. Hold out for 2.0HDi, Allure spec or better if going this route.

spitonmedickie

Know it’s not the be all and end all but got quoted €200 more for insurance on a 2l 508 that gave me pause for thought! Will shop round more obviously!

AMKC

The peugeot 508 is the nicest car of them three and they are very comfortable to travel in too, very smooth over bumps and good going around corners as well. Well built too.