Spec me a Mondeo!

Deep · 10 Jun 2013 at 10:32

Hi All,

I need to get a new car and while I was planning on getting a Jaguar XF I’ve decided it’d be better just to get a Mondeo instead and put the savings I’d make elsewhere.

I do around 19,000 miles a year so a diesel would be the sensible choice.

What would be the best engine to go for? Is it the 2L diesel or is there a better one available? I’ve got around £10-12k to spend.

Any help would be much appreciated!

blueboy2001 · 10 Jun 2013 at 12:31

Look for a 2.2 TDCi Titanium X Sport - 200BHP so a useful amount more powerful than the 2.0 and not significantly less economical.

Rybo89 · 10 Jun 2013 at 12:34

^ That.

FiremanSam · 10 Jun 2013 at 14:47

Owning a Mk4 2.2 TDCi Mondeo I'd say if you require an economical Mondeo then get the 2.0, the 163 BHP 2.0 should be within your budget now. The 2.0 should offer you about 10mpg over the 2.2.

My 2.2 gives between 45-50mpg on a run whereas the 2.0 should have you approaching 60mpg.

needmorespeed · 10 Jun 2013 at 15:54

I agree with Firemansam I own a 58 plate Mondeo 2.2 TDCI Titanium X its quick but it does like a drink mid to low 40's is the best I have had on motorway with cruise on at 75mph

ADL · 10 Jun 2013 at 16:06

I do get depressed reading threads like this when I see what kind of economy the 'quick' diesels can achieve. (I have a 2.5T Titanium X that never gets over 22.5mpg!)

Rybo89 · 10 Jun 2013 at 16:13

Least you don't have to listen to a tractor engine DAG DAG DAG GRAAA DAG DAG DAG.

FiremanSam · 10 Jun 2013 at 16:22

Rybo89 said:
Least you don't have to listen to a tractor engine DAG DAG DAG GRAAA DAG DAG DAG.

Isn't that why the stereo has a volume control?

danza · 10 Jun 2013 at 16:24

Thread title = correct!

dangermouse425 · 10 Jun 2013 at 18:09

This must be one of the easiest Motors threads ever.

OP already knows he wants a Mondeo.
OCUK helps out accordingly.

Job done.

Pabl0 · 10 Jun 2013 at 18:23

needmorespeed said:
I agree with Firemansam I own a 58 plate Mondeo 2.2 TDCI Titanium X its quick but it does like a drink mid to low 40's is the best I have had on motorway with cruise on at 75mph

Like a drink = ~45MPG :confused:

I don't think so!

needmorespeed · 11 Jun 2013 at 00:21

Pabl0 said:
Like a drink = ~45MPG

I don't think so!

The 2.0 tdci would be around 55mpg for the same driving granted its not that bad when compared to petrol cars. My old v6 mondeo would barely break 30mpg on the motorway.

Tesla · 11 Jun 2013 at 07:50

I used to have a Mk4 2.0 TDCi Titanium X Sport. On a good run I could get mid-fifties.

eatcustard · 11 Jun 2013 at 13:00

Get a blue Mondeo

Deep · 14 Jun 2013 at 15:36

Bit of an update.

Just paid £12k for a 59 Plate 2.2L Titanium X Sport with 27k on the clock.
Has everything inside including the touch screen sat nav so win for me.

Seems about market price tbh.

Will pick it up next week sometime!

Rybo89 · 14 Jun 2013 at 16:06

WOW! A thread that actually ended with a Mondeo.

Great car, even if it is a diesel! Enjoy

Helios1234 · 14 Jun 2013 at 16:37

Deep said:
Bit of an update.

Just paid £12k for a 59 Plate 2.2L Titanium X Sport with 27k on the clock.
Has everything inside including the touch screen sat nav so win for me.

Seems about market price tbh.

Will pick it up next week sometime!

Excellent! Enjoy it. A very well specc'ed Titanium X sport is a great place to be in.

Matt82 · 14 Jun 2013 at 16:55

Get an MX5!