Asking all the Mondeo Boffens

[vztrt]

Hey guys

Yesterday a friend and I went looking for a new small car for her (wants to upgrade her 05 ES Lancer). So we checked out every dealer in the area to see what she liked best. I suggested she take a look at the Mondeo (I actually wanted to see what they were like in the flesh myself). She saw the car and I know she is in love with it. So we went and spoke to the salesman and asked for the price on a manual. Problem is unless its the XR5T you cant buy a manual Mondeo.

So my question is will Australia be getting manuals in the lower spec Mondeo's before Oct this year (asked the salesman and he didn't no)?
If it isn't then the Mazda 6 will be replacing the Lancer.

And Auto is not an option, my friend (like me) hate auto's and only drive manual's.

Thanks

[TheColonel]

I doubt it will happen any time soon, since the range is still fresh and just launched and cars are only just starting to flow into the country.... what's wrong with getting the XR5?

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by TheColonel

I doubt it will happen any time soon, since the range is still fresh and just launched and cars are only just starting to flow into the country.... what's wrong with getting the XR5?

About $10G's too much.

[Turbodiesel]

I doubt they would bring out manuals, since the the majority of the car's audience would be auto drivers.

Have you checked out a Jetta?

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

I doubt they would bring out manuals, since the the majority of the car's audience would be auto drivers.

Have you checked out a Jetta?

Told her to go to a VW dealership and have a look at some of the cars. But it seems she really wants the Mondeo.

[waggaclint]

if ya can wait until FEB the new mazda 6 is out then....well worth lookn at alot better than a mondeo.....the new mondeo is built on the old mazda6 platform.....there are some pics here.....http://yahoo.drive.com.au/Editorial/...eID=43300&vf=1

[TheColonel]

Clint, you believe Wheels Mag??? Shame on you...

[kiwijohn42]

A Mondeo is a small car? Felt pretty big to me, but compared to a Fiesta, anything would.

[vztrt]

Cool thanks guys. I hope the instrument cluster in the new Mazda 6 isn't like the Mazda three as that was an awful design and put my friend of getting one (was thinking about sp23 until she saw the dash).

[zetec]

Has she considered a Focus Zetec sedan in manual, with leather and an aftermarket sunroof? Huge boot, plenty of space, 5 star safety, great handling, better performance and economy than a base mondeo...