Advice please folks, I'm looking at buying a Mondeo ST 155 06 plate.

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 19:43

Hi guys,

Really interested in a car for sale in Eastleigh. Just looking for peeps thought's on the asking price etc, is it values to high and so on.

Priced at 9,988.00
1 owner from new.
Full Ford/SH
06 plate.
Mot until 09/2010.
51,000 miles on the clock.
Full leather Sports recaro seats.
6 cd changer.

The list goes on and on lol.

And a picture of the car.

I will be P/X's my Laguna estate 03 plate he has guranteed me anywhere between 1,500 - 2,000 pounds + i will be adding an extra 1,500 cash on top with the balance going on finance.

So what do you think?

Cheers,

TC

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 20:12

Diesel is a must mate as it will be doing miles.

A piccy of the seats not sure as to if they are the full bucket seats.

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 22:19

SoliD said:
Ye they are the proper recaros, badge is on the seat back, both look a little worn and showing signs of fat occupants though! I definitely would have thought you could get a fully loaded one with similar miles/age for about the same or less price though, be aware these suffer from quite a few reliability issues so if you get one with a ford warranty, definitely extend it for that piece of mind.

When you refer to fully loaded are you refering to extras like electric windows,heated seats etc?

EDIT :Full spec,

5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Diesel, 51,000 miles, Metallic Performance Blue, MOT-09-2010, 1 Owner. Insurance Group:13, Full Service History, 2 Keys, Fantastic Condition With Full Sports Leather Recaro Interior, Unmarked 18" Spoked Alloy Wheels With Matching Mitchelin Pilot Tyres, 6 Speed gearbox, Remote Central Locking, Auto Lights And Wipers On, Radio/Cd Multi Changer with Finger Tip Controls, Multi Function Steering Wheel With Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Door handle Chrome Inserts, Heated Front And Rear screens, Trip computer, Rear wash/wipe, All round airbags, Remote Fuel Release, Digital Climate Control Blowing Lovely Cool Air, Front Fog Lights, Driver/passenger Adj. lumbar support, Boot lip spoiler, Load space cover, Digital Fuel Computer.

TC

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 22:27

[TW]Fox;15047904 said:
There is no way I'd spend £10,000 on a Mk3 Mondeo.

If you want a Mk3 Mondeo - great, as they are excellent cars. Just spend less on one.

What price do you think the car should be?

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 22:31

[TW]Fox;15047940 said:
£9k but I wouldnt pay that for it, either. It offers poor value at this sort of price level. You dont need nearly £10k for a good Mk3 Mondeo. You can get them for much less.

Thanks for your help.

SoliD said:
Ye they are the proper recaros, badge is on the seat back, both look a little worn and showing signs of fat occupants though! I definitely would have thought you could get a fully loaded one with similar miles/age for about the same or less price though, be aware these suffer from quite a few reliability issues so if you get one with a ford warranty, definitely extend it for that piece of mind.

reliability issues

Any examples?

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 22:53

SoliD said:
Nah generally the extras like parking sensors, satnav, privacy glass, sunroof, xenons. All that other stuff came as standard on the ST's.

Cheers,

Thought's?

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...ry=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200941343296391

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 22:58

iaind said:
You couldnt have timed that better

MUCH better, a more sensible price, a tidy looking car with the extras too

Haha cheers matey

SoliD what do you think please mate?

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 22:59

Arghhh just noticed it's a Saloon.

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 23:01

[TW]Fox;15048178 said:
Saloons are inherently better than hatchbacks.

Why do you say that?

ThundyCat · 7 Oct 2009 at 23:05

flywheel and injector issues

How can i spot the above problems when I test drive the car? ( My 2nd choice car)

ThundyCat · 8 Oct 2009 at 08:05

I see in the later 05 models they came with improved interior etc. Does anyone know exactly what improvements they made?

ThundyCat · 8 Oct 2009 at 09:00

Cheers,

I have noticed that the car in the OP had red stiching in the steering wheel and gear stick.

ThundyCat · 10 Oct 2009 at 19:25

Just thought i would give everyone a update went over to Basingstoke and bought the ST priced at £7655. It may be a year older but for the difference in price compared to my first choice ST in the op i am really glad i took everyones advice.

Took some photo's apologies as i am no David Bailey with my slr

Pleased with the extras aswell satnav,xenons and the parking sensors for the wife

Car drivers well through all the gears and performance wise is leaps and bounds above the laguna lol.

TC

ThundyCat · 11 Oct 2009 at 10:18

[TW]Fox;15068042 said:
Yes. They also do the 3.0 from the ST220 as well, but its detuned to 200bhp.

As for the OP - nice car. Great car for £7600.

a lot better that the £10000 i was going to spend :eek:

ThundyCat · 11 Oct 2009 at 11:16

Thanks for the link.

Fits all Mondeo Models with the MMT 6 speed Transmission up to 18-02-2005

Mine was manufactured in May 05 will it make a difference?

ThundyCat · 11 Oct 2009 at 11:23

Yeah it is the lift up collar for reverse.

ThundyCat · 11 Oct 2009 at 11:27

Is the 2.2 engine chain driven or cambelt?

ThundyCat · 11 Oct 2009 at 11:31

My bank balance and my Wife will hate you for linking to all these extra bits for the car

ThundyCat · 11 Oct 2009 at 15:09

jamoor said:
Cool, I bought an ST220 Estate yesterday, 54 plate 52k £6k

We demand pictures please

ThundyCat · 12 Oct 2009 at 19:37

Thats nice

any extra's?