Thanks for the comment Steve and for finding my Channel, it's great to know you enjoyed this video and I hope you watch a few of the others. Well done for keeping an ST24 for 20 years, you must have some lovely memories with it... it's now a member of the family! Thanks also for keeping an ST24 on the road as they are a real rarity now and a welcome sight at car shows. Thanks for watching, I hope to hear from you on other / future videos.

Thanks for the comment. Mondeos truly are brilliant cars, petrols and diesels. I hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

Thanks as always for watching Allen, I am glad you enjoyed the video. It's a tough one as all Mondeo models are brilliant and I do agree that the ST220 is brilliant to drive. I've just always thought they should be a bit more exciting to drive, or faster. 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for watching and for the support.

@@cornishcarcollectors 30 more bhp would've been perfect. The ST200 and ST22O were also in Geoff Fox's scope under SVP.....the 220 wheels being his last program!

The 220, is a superb car in standard form, but De Cated, re maped and both rear silencers deleted and they are even better, go very well and sound awesome. 😉👍🏻. Into my 11th year of ownership now and still love driving it.

Thanks for the comment. It is good to know you enjoyed it, I appreciate you watching. I like the S-Max very much, particularly the high-spec’d models. As an MPV, I think they (and the Galaxy) are amongst the best; they have a real premium feel.

Thanks for the comment, sounds to me you have a very nice car. I agree completely that when it comes to replacing it you will need to spend a fair bit more for a for a car that's the same or worse. I hope you enjoyed the video, thanks so much for watching.

Thanks for the comment. Great to hear from previous owner of a Mk1 2.5 V6... I've never driven one and really fancy owning one at some point. Your Mk5 Mondeo sounds nice too - any car that hangs around for 3 years is a good car. 👍 Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment. The Mk3 2.2TDCi is a great car - keep driving and enjoying it. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. 👍 The PowerShift is a bit of a 'slushbox' and does let the cars down a little in stifling performance and reliability issues. I actually made a mistake in the video as I now believe the 2.3 Mondeo has the Durashift 6-tronic, which might be better? 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for watching, I appreciate you taking the time.

Thanks for the comment, you seem to have certainly experienced most Mondeos... and I can understand why as they are great cars. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks for the comment and sorry to learn you had issues with your Powershift - it seems this gearbox was a real dark patch in Ford's history. I actually made a mistake in the video, as the 2.3 Mondeo has the Durashift 6-tronic gearbox which has proven more reliable. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

Thanks for the comment, your Mondeo sounds awesome. I think the Mk4 Titanium X Sport is a cracking looking car, better is pretty much every way when compared the the BMW / Audi / Merc equivalents. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

A 2010 to 2014 is 195 bhp. Mondeo titanium X SPORT.? I THINK your car is 220 if been map.?

Well it says the 2.2tdci.s in the Ford mondeo sales brochure is 200 bhp. And the maps I've seen take them up to 235.. I'm not really bothered what bhp is,.all I know is it's bloody quick now for what it is.

Thanks for the comment and well done on owning and, from the sounds of it, really investing in your 2.5T (great, great car 👍). I hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

I remember that too mate and actually told that story the other day. It was a W-reg ST200 Mondeo for over £15K and I loved it! I did get to own one (eventually) and sold if a few years ago... one day the ST200 will be £15K again! Thanks for the comment dude. 👍

Thanks for the comment, which I completely agree with - the Mondeo in every guise is brilliant. Well done on driving a Mondeo since ‘93. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment Joe, I appreciate you watching. Glad you enjoyed it... did you agree with the top 3? Thanks for watching. 👍

​@cornishcarcollectors I agree the MK1 Modeo was a beautiful car ! It's definitely worthy of first place 🙌 🏆

Thanks for the comment Johnny. I must agree with you on how good the ST24 looks… a brilliant car. 😎 There’s no real out-and-out best Mondeo, because they are all great and people will have a preference. Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Mondeo history. The Mondeo in each ST guise is brilliant (even the ST155 diesel). Hope you enjoyed the video and it brought back some fond memories. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment. The diesel Mondeos are indeed excellent cars - smooth, powerful and economical cruisers. I did not include them in this Hot Mondeo feature, but as I said in the video I like all Mondeos and it's a real shame Ford cancelled the model. Thank you for watching.

Thanks for the comment and nice car, the 163 TDCi is a great driving car. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

Thanks for the comment as always Daniel, great to know you liked the video. Your "stand out" Mondeos are both excellent cars, with the 2.5T Titanium X being a real road sleeper. I also agree the Mk2 ST24 and ST200 retain the 'old skool' sporting saloon look, with the Mk3 a leap forward to a much more modern look thanks to Ford's 'New Edge' design brief. Thanks for watching... look forward to hearing from you on the next.

Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I thought the 2.3 Mondeo was fairly rare (short lived), so thought I’d feature it here on my Channel and did the “Hot Mondeo” feature around it… wasn’t sure it would work as a video, but turned out okay. 👍 Hope you agreed with my ranking.

Thanks for the comment John. It appears we are agreed the early 'hot' Mondeos are the best, albeit difficult to choose given that all Mondeos are brilliant. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed it. You've got a nice car - I really like the diesel Titanium X Sports, very handsome car and fast! I am certain it will continue to be a good car for you and keep driving it as long as you can because when it comes to replacing it I imagine you'll need to spend a lot more to buy a car the same (or worse!). Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

Thanks for the comment - nice to have an ST24 and ST220 in your car history, and to still have access to the ST220. Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. 👍

Thanks for the comment. I think it’s the ST badge on the ST220 that sets the ‘sporty, hot hatch’ expectation and it under slightly delivers. Don’t get me wrong, I think the ST220 are excellent cars… comfortable, smooth, powerful and effortless. The 2.5T is the Titanium X trim and isn’t claiming to be a hot hatch, so luxury is more in keeping with the badge. I think all Mondeos are great, I just tried to rank them for the purpose of the video. Thanks for watching.

Thank for the comment Chris, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. Never heard of an ST300... I'll do some research. As for your old Mk2 V6 Ghia, that will have been a lovely car and they have all pretty much disappeared which is sad.

Thanks for the comment. I'm a BIG fan of the Mk2 Mondeo and a Ghia X Estate is a great car; well done for owning and keeping it. Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I think the Mondeo STs are going to be valuable cars in the future, in particular the ST200 (I miss mine!). Thanks so much for watching. 👍

@@cornishcarcollectors Have to say I agree re: the ST200, I think the fact Ford had the mk2 in the British Touring Car Championship is what ultimately does it. I walk past one every day, it's usually on axle stands having something done, but I'm really envious. I'd love to own one but feel I may have missed my chance!

Thanks for the comment Ian and for the correction; you are quite correct… that’ll teach me for not doing my research! The 2.3 has Ford’s Durashift 6-tronic. 🙄 Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. 👍

Thanks for the comment - you've got two lovely Fords there! I completely agree with you about the Mondeo, it's all the car anyone could ever need and to buy the same (or worse) one day to replace it will cost loads more money. Keep enjoying your cars and thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment, great to know you enjoyed the video. There was indeed a 24v Si (and a 2.0 4x4), both fab. Hope you agree with some of my league table of Mondeos! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from someone who agrees with my choice! 🤣 Nice also to have a 2.5 Si in your car history. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for your comment and for sharing your thoughts on the different Mondeo Marks. The Mk3 is a lovely driving car, not to mention massive! I hope you enjoyed the video.

Thanks for the comment Nigel. It's great to hear from you and thanks for watching this video, I am glad you enjoyed it. The ST200 is probably my joint favourite; I too loved owning mine and would have it back in a heartbeat. As for the turbo'd Mondeo Si... wow! I've never seen one; must have been fantastic! As you say, Ford could have (and should have) made a Cosworth type equivalent Mondeo in the Mk1, particularly given the touring car prowess. Sounds to me you owned as close to a 'Mondeo Cosworth' as had ever been. 👍 Thanks again for watching, I appreciate the support.

Thanks for the comment - you had a nice car there, which sounds like it would a good servant to you covering 90K miles. Thanks for watching the video, I hope you enjoyed it.

Yes its was decent.It was fully loaded with things such as heated and even cooled seats! Got rid of it when it started pinking due to carbon build up. Thats direct injection for you.@@cornishcarcollectors

Thanks for the comment and for subscribing, I really appreciate it. Th Mk4 Ecoboost is a great car... to be honest, it was difficult to rank the Mondeos because they are all really good cars and punching well above their weight when compared with the 'premium' brands from Germany, etc. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy following my Channel.

Thanks for the comment Jamie, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. 👍 You’ve got yourself a nice car there. I drove the 2.2 Titanium X Sport a few years back and thought it was excellent. A properly good looking car too. 😎 If you like your 6-cylinder Mondeos then be sure to stay tuned to my Channel as I’ve a new car coming soon that you might like. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

Thanks for the comment - I do not think I have seen a 2.5T Titanium X in red. I bet that looks great. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment - I do not have much experience with auto-boxes on Mk3 Mondeos, so hoping someone in the comments will answer. Thank you for watching.

Thanks for the comment. Sounds to me your Dad had a good car. 😎 Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

Thanks for the comment, it’s great to know you enjoyed the video. 👍 I did neglect to mention both saloon models, but included some photos of the saloon models to ensure I included them. I’ve always liked the saloon; well done for owning and keeping one on the road. It’s a rare and likely valuable car in the future. Thanks for watching.

For sure. Bit of an error in video. The 2.3 Mazda engine. Is it the non DISi 2.3 that goes in the MPSs???

1.8, 2.0, 2.3, 2.5 it's all one family

Thanks for the comment. The Mk1 Si Saloon is a cracking car, particularly in Citrine Yellow. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

Thanks for the comment and great to know you enjoyed the video, and agreed with my rankings. 👍 The Mk1 as a saloon with the five-spoke wheels looks wicked and has aged brilliantly. I also really like the 2.0 4x4 and believe Ford only made 300… I might be wrong. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

@@cornishcarcollectors The Mk1 4x4 estate formed the basis of the X-Type's platform ! I was working on the X-Type project from the very early days (about 1996) where we took computer models of the 4x4 estate to build an X-Type saloon model.

I had a mk1 from nearly new. It was just badged 24v, was an auto, but low trim level - steel wheels with trims, no body kit or anything.

@@lewis72 Thanks for your response. Did they they do the 4x4 for the XR4x4 owners or was it because other marques offered 4x4?

@@davidnorton5887 I like those kind of cars, really are a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Thanks for the comment, which I completely agree with. The Mondeo ST24, 200 and 220 (and the diesel ST) will all be valuable cars in the future as only a few survive and they’re brilliant. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment, I hope you enjoyed the video. Yep, Ford did make a Mk4 Titanium X 2.5 Estate - I owned one a couple of years back and there is a photo of it in the video. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for your comment. I know there are Ford fans out there for who the Mondeo fell short when compared with the Sierra and Cortina. I’ve never owned a Cortina and always wanted to… maybe one day. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment. Sadly, I too sold mine a few years back - I bought it with a broken gearbox and replaced it, then ran the car for a few months before selling it on. Wish I’d kept it! Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment - I couldn't put it better myself.

Thanks for your patience Phil; I’m busting to get the car back but at this rate I’ll need to do an update from the garage where it’s currently being worked on. I’ll put someone on the Channel as soon as I can.

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts. I knew some would disagree with me and that’s okay, because if we’re honest there isn’t a bad Mondeo… they are all brilliant. I really like the ST220 (and the Mk3), I just couldn’t put it at the top of my list however I know it will top many other people’s lists. 👍 Sounds like you have some nice cars; well done for keeping them as they’re already a rare sight. 👍 Thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

@@cornishcarcollectors love all yr collection m8 I’ve owned/maintained many cosworths over the last 35 years became a bit of an expert with them had 16 saph cosworths ( only 1 4x4) tho couple of 3 four ones and an escort cosworth owner over 50 mk1- mk6 escort RS’s loads n loads of RS turbis’s ( over 25) of them had err quite a fue harriers and Mexico’s , had 8 mi2 RS 2000’s ( 2 flat fronts) but my all time favourite RS has to be the mk3 RS 1600 I had 11 of them had every colour apart from caspian blue currently also own the same as you I gave an absolute mint 88 k Colorado red ST focus but mine is a ST2 , like you I didn’t want the leather I’ve gone slightly the other way to you I’ve modified mine a bit but not stupidly still retain the standard spoilers etc etc like yours mine had the front grille trevved up so I’ve replaced all with standard items but I have painted them Ford magnum grey and the front , rear fog light surrounds are done satin black thayve been stripped back and finished again in ford magnum grey with stratos silver trims living yr channel m8 keep it up 👍👍 my last cossie was a rare crystal blue one that I fitted all new doors boot floor rear chassis section and rear quarters I bare metaled it ( acid bath ) then painted it at ford in genuine solvent based crystal blue I regretfully sold it and it now lives in Australia nice motor making 532 .2 Bhp ( haltek hub dyno) nice motor that but yea keep it up m8

Wow, fantastic car history @@dunkhoughton175 Nice to know of another Colorado Red ST being cared for too! Stay tuned and look forward to hearing from you again on future videos. 👍

@@cornishcarcollectors can’t wait to see more on the Colorado red st and love the back seat I’m jealous lol keep it up m8 👍👍

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the different Mondeo marks. I agree with much of what you have written, the Mk4 looks great in the higher spec models, the Mk5 is handsome but driving experience is very 'modern', and the Mk1 looks great with the right wheel option - I think the Mk1 has aged really well. Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to watch.

@@cornishcarcollectors I certainly did. It was good content. Thanks.

Thanks for the comment. I love the Zetec-S Mondeos and almost bought a Mk2 once, in fact I have the brochure somewhere as I was so certain I was going to buy it. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

I love the Citrine Yellow cars, but believe they were only made as 2.0ltr Si Mondeos... not the 2.5, so they did not make my list. I think the yellow ones look awesome though. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. 👍

Thanks for the comment, I hope you enjoyed the video. Diminishing sales of the Mondeo put the final nail in the coffin, which is crazy really as BMW, Audi, Mercedes and the like continue to sell large cars successfully and the Mondeo is equally as good (if not better, if you ask me!). Thanks you for watching.

Thanks for the comment. I struggled to find a decent picture of a 2.8 Sierra and eventually chose that because it is listed as a 2.8 in the description… like you though, I’m not convinced! 🤔 Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.

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@@cornishcarcollectors I don't share quite the same love for the Mondeo as you do... I think that they're great cars but don't think that straight-line performance is what makes a good one. IMO, a Mk3 2.0 Ghia estate would probably be the one I'd want. Maybe the V6 or ST220 version but those V6 engines get through a lot of fuel for a car that isn't _that_ fast. I seemingly get better economy from my 3-litre petrol manual 5 Series !

Thanks for the comment, it is great to have different points of view. I've always thought the build quality to be pretty good and the Mondeo ahead of most of its direct rivals, but I suppose if you are comparing to the Audi / Mercedes / BMW equivalents then there is an argument these could be better. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment. I believe I may have made a mistake in the video - the 2.3 Mondeo May have come with the Durashift 6-tronic and not the PowerShift. Someone wiser than me will let me know in the comments. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your opinion. The ST220 is brilliant, as are all of them, but for me the ST200 has a more special feel to it and the Mk1… well, it’s just special. Thanks for watching my video, I appreciate it. Hope you stay tuned.

Hi! Thanks for the comment and for noticing the MG coat... it was a colder day than I was expecting so grabbed the only coat I had with me! 🤣 Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.