HI mate had a few Mondeo's now, I found the 1,8 a little sluggish IMHO, 1495 is a bit tall for the car even if its mint! Verona aint got much mod cons was like a L on older fords, You should be able to find a Ghia or ST for that money mind you but in answer to your question they are quite reliable cars lol, Clutches are a problem if they need done as the subframes can need dropped etc.