Ford Mondeo MK3 Ghia X 2.5 V6 - Opinions?

Adam · 17 Mar 2009 at 15:34

I have been looking for MK3 mondeos for a while now and came across the above beast and am looking for opinions.

I was originally considering the 2.0 Ghia X but these seem to be quite rare and command a much higher price. However, I have seen a 2.5 V6 with 87k on the clock in good condition (I haven't actually seen it yet and am relying on the advert) for £1650.

Is this the same engine as in the Mk2 ST24? Is there anything I need to be aware of? Obviously it will be considerably more thirsty but i'm happy to pay more on fuel as the car will work out cheaper than an equiavelent 2.0. If there are any nasty surprises this may not be the case, however

Conscript · 17 Mar 2009 at 16:10

I dont know too much about them other than I also think a MK3 2.5 might be something I'd be interested in upgrading to, so Im gonna camp in this thread for opinions. For £1650 though, assuming good condition, if you don't buy it, I will

peterattheboro · 17 Mar 2009 at 16:32

I've heard the running costs are very very similar to the ST220 so you may aswell go for one of those.

Infact, don't. There are too many people on here now with ST220s

Adam · 17 Mar 2009 at 16:34

peterattheboro said:
I've heard the running costs are very very similar to the ST220 so you may aswell go for one of those.

Infact, don't. There are too many people on here now with ST220s

Thanks but I don't want an ST220

I want a cheap runabout for < £2k to save money for a house deposit. The ST220 doesn't fit this criteria.

SoliD · 17 Mar 2009 at 16:35

peterattheboro said:
I've heard the running costs are very very similar to the ST220 so you may aswell go for one of those.

Infact, don't. There are too many people on here now with ST220s

ye sod off will ya!

Good reliable cars, engine will go for miles and the kit level is very good. Will return 35mpg or so on a run maybe more depending on how you drive and will probably only cost you servicing mot and maybe some replacement rear subframe bushes.

peterattheboro · 17 Mar 2009 at 16:37

Adam said:
Thanks but I don't want an ST220 I want a cheap runabout for < £2k to save money for a house deposit. The ST220 doesn't fit this criteria.

Ok. Can you get a decent MK3 for under £2k?

I think you're better off looking for a mint MK2.

SoliD · 17 Mar 2009 at 16:43

peterattheboro said:
Ok. Can you get a decent MK3 for under £2k?

I think you're better off looking for a mint MK2.

Yep easily, can pick em up for peanuts nowadays. Dont know about one of these though for 2k.

Adam · 17 Mar 2009 at 16:46

peterattheboro said:
Ok. Can you get a decent MK3 for under £2k?

I think you're better off looking for a mint MK2.

I'll let you know if I go and see it at the weekend

So the engine is the same as the ST220 as well? Interesting!

SoliD · 17 Mar 2009 at 16:47

Adam said:
So the engine is the same as the ST220 as well? Interesting!

It isnt dont be confused by this.

osc89er · 17 Mar 2009 at 17:54

I'm horrified at the price of these now - I bought my 2.0 Ghia X for over twice that a year ago. Right before it became clear (to me) that the credit crunch was going to kill used car prices.

iaind · 17 Mar 2009 at 18:15

Likewise, I paid 7k for a low mileage mint Zetec-S TDCI facelift last year, now worth 4 at tops probably

I would still expect anything for 2k to be a bit ropey at best

Ste · 17 Mar 2009 at 18:23

The 2.5 v6 doesn't really fit that criteria either, it's not great on economy. What about a 2.0 petrol?

merc190 · 17 Mar 2009 at 19:30

I get 35 from a MK2 ST24, also pay less road-tax than a Mk3....

Skeeter · 17 Mar 2009 at 19:52

I asked pretty much the same question a few months ago.

the general concensus was that it was the performance, look, and feel of a 2.0l petrol, with the running costs of an ST220. So if you want a fast Mondeo, get the ST220, if you want a cheap Mondeo, get a 2.0l petrol. The 2.5 V6 is the worst of both worlds.

The 2.5 V6 Ghias are also not really any cheaper to buy than the ST220's, yet a lot more than the 2.0l

iaind · 17 Mar 2009 at 22:57

I'd put my money on the diesel personally. Thats backed up by the fact I did. Its not the most frugal (45 average, 55 on a run) but the torque is really nice and its not laggy. Dont know if its any quicker than the 2.0 in 0-60 terms but its a damn sight more satisfying to drive. Dont know if you'll find one for that money though, I dont know what the older/cheaper TDDIs are like

needmorespeed · 18 Mar 2009 at 08:37

Skeeter said:
I asked pretty much the same question a few months ago.

the general concensus was that it was the performance, look, and feel of a 2.0l petrol, with the running costs of an ST220. So if you want a fast Mondeo, get the ST220, if you want a cheap Mondeo, get a 2.0l petrol. The 2.5 V6 is the worst of both worlds.

The 2.5 V6 Ghias are also not really any cheaper to buy than the ST220's, yet a lot more than the 2.0l

the 2.5 is considerably quicker then the 2.0

BigDannyO · 18 Mar 2009 at 08:44

needmorespeed said:
the 2.5 is considerably quicker then the 2.0

142bhp vs 167bhp, I doubt it's considerably quicker. Will sound considerably nicer though.

needmorespeed · 19 Mar 2009 at 00:24

BigDannyO said:
142bhp vs 167bhp, I doubt it's considerably quicker. Will sound considerably nicer though.

0-60 for 2.0 is 9.6 and the 2.5 is 8.3 that quite a difference and they certainly feel a lot faster.

2Thumbs · 19 Mar 2009 at 00:56

BigDannyO said:
142bhp vs 167bhp, I doubt it's considerably quicker. Will sound considerably nicer though.

Torque is equally as important as power.

richyfingers · 19 Mar 2009 at 04:42

I drove a 2.0l mk2 and it felt considerably slower than my current mk2 ST24, picked mine up for £1200 with 74k on the clock. Nice car to drive, feels very refined and cruises well on the motorway with plently of mid range power. I get around 350-400 miles to the tank depending how i drive it. Cost about £50 to fill.