2.0 TDCi Mondeo

Rabtech · 17 Mar 2012 at 21:20

A pal of mine is selling his 01 plate 2.0 TDCi Mondeo Ghia X estate (115) and said I could have it for £1200. Its done 88K, had the DMF and clutch done in the last 5K, new starter motor and the bodywork is being touched up to remove minor dents and scratchs before its sold.

Currently I do around 10K per year, however I'm hoping to get another job soon which will increase my yearly miles to around 18-20K.

Am I considering a duffer or should I get it snapped up?

Rabtech · 17 Mar 2012 at 21:31

Some more info I forgot to post, his dad bought it from new, he's had it for the last 4 years or so. Essentially I know of the car from new and no major accidents or anything nasty to report.

Rabtech · 17 Mar 2012 at 21:41

I was considering a Focus as a Mondeo estate is quite large, I currently drive a 1.3L Fiesta. I had a little test drive from Chorley to Preston this afternoon and apart from the usual Petrol > Diesel clutch/accelerator differences (I learnt to drive in a diesel), it seemed to drive great. The insurance is a little cringeworthy over the Focus 1.6's I've been looking at as I only have 1 years no claims but not too OTT.

Rabtech · 17 Mar 2012 at 22:29

Sound advice, thanks. Just asked him now about the injectors, fuel pump and glow plugs and all been sorted apparently, I do know it has been properly serviced and looked after in general.

Rabtech · 17 Mar 2012 at 22:31

If I do buy it and get 2-3 years of good service out of it I'll be happy. Will probably be in a position to get something newer by then anyway.

Rabtech · 17 Mar 2012 at 23:04

Awesome responses guys, I'll check the documentation and as he's been a pal for 16 years, I'm sure he wouldn't sell me a lemon as he'd get major earache

Rabtech · 18 Mar 2012 at 00:54

Locky said:
I thought 01 mk3 was a TDDI and not a TDCI?

Its actually a 51 plate, one of the first TDCi's - should have made that a bit more clear in the op.

Rabtech · 18 Mar 2012 at 13:50

Again, thanks for the replies guys.

Rabtech · 26 Apr 2012 at 17:29

An update for you all, I bought the Mondeo and picked it up today. The MOT had an advisory for brake discs, so had these and the brake pads replaced. First impressions are awesome, much more power than the paltry 1.3L 1998 Fiesta I used to have.

Had fun reverse bay parking earlier, just took extra care due to the extra length. I've seen the DMF and clutch receipt so all is in order - just need to keep an eye on the injectors. Doing a 5 hour trip to Great Yarmouth in the next few weeks so will be much more comfortable and with cruise control