Mondeos

Antipasti · 9 Dec 2009 at 15:09

Hi

So as the Mondeo always gets recommended in the 'spec me a car thread', what trim and engine size is the best bet to go for? Looking for a cheap run around for about £1k.

Any help appreciated.

osc89er · 9 Dec 2009 at 15:39

A Mk2 (pre 2001) Ghia X (top luxury/toys spec) with 2L petrol engine may be possible for that kind of money. There probably aren't any/a lot of the Mk3 Mondeos for a grand though.

Antipasti · 9 Dec 2009 at 15:41

Mk2 it is then. I dont really want a mondeo, but they do seem a lot of car for the money.

iaind · 9 Dec 2009 at 15:45

Yup, Mk2 at this money. 2.0 or V6 if you dont mind spending a bit on fuel.

Ghia X is nice, Si isnt bad either.

Nobody really wants a Mondeo, but they are the sensible choice

Gribs · 9 Dec 2009 at 15:55

For me it'd be a mk2 2.0 in at least ghia spec. Engine wise the 1.8 isn't any different to the 2.0 in terms of ecconomy but feels a bit slower. The v6 is quite thirsty for very little extra speed.

Antipasti · 9 Dec 2009 at 16:57

Thanks for the info guys.

iaind · 9 Dec 2009 at 18:52

There's not much speed on paper between the v6 and 2.0 but the v6 feels a lot better, pulls from lower down, gives a better shove higher up and makes a much better noise

It is thirsty though, especially as most are paired to an automatic gearbox.

Avoid the TD like the plague

Jez · 9 Dec 2009 at 18:59

I hear that the auto's are also like chocolate. Avoid them in the Mk2.

iaind · 9 Dec 2009 at 19:05

Find another couple of reddies and buy one of these?

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1332778.htm

Not really a cheap runabout but wouldnt cost a fortune to run.

Failing that,

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1378755.htm

Antipasti · 9 Dec 2009 at 20:31

^^ thanks for the links. The second one looks ideal, although I would much prefer the ST24.

Phil W · 10 Dec 2009 at 16:42

ST24 is the one to go for, or a Ghia X RSAP, however the latter are very rare.

Problem is, ST24 looks better (only because of RSAP), but the Ghia X is better spec'd.

Antipasti · 10 Dec 2009 at 19:46

Forgive my ignorance, but what is RSAP?

iaind · 10 Dec 2009 at 19:52

Rally sport appearance pack

Body kit, basically

Antipasti · 10 Dec 2009 at 19:56

Ahhh, I see. Thanks.

Skeeter · 10 Dec 2009 at 21:10

Got a 1.8 Zetec Mk2 over a year ago for £700, so a nice spec one is easily do-able for £1k.

Boring as hell, but thats mainly because it does the job of "being a car" exceptionally well.

Bubo · 11 Dec 2009 at 09:17

Can this be the official Mondeo thread for a while? I'd like to ask whether the Mk4 still has the same problems with the diesel engine that are often mentioned here for the previous models? I'm looking to replace my Mk3 petrol next year and am thinking of the Mk4.

Fr0dders · 11 Dec 2009 at 09:22

what problems were there with the Mk3 Diesels ?

Was considering maybe a 2.2 ST tdci

Spamalot · 11 Dec 2009 at 09:34

MrLOL said:
what problems were there with the Mk3 Diesels ?

Was considering maybe a 2.2 ST tdci

Slow, dirty and dull to drive comapired to the ST220.

miniyazz · 11 Dec 2009 at 09:55

Spamalot said:
Slow, dirty and dull to drive comapired to the ST220.

Marriage-wrecker

Phil W · 11 Dec 2009 at 10:29

My father-in-law has the ST TDCI, he seems to like it, hasn't had anything go wrong it it yet IIRC and he drives it daily. Only thing that i don't like about them (aside from the engine!) is the lesser spec'd interior (no Recaro etc).