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Both these cars are about the kind of money I want to be spending.
I'm wanting the car to tow
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
Which one do you think?
many thanks,
Tom
I'm wanting the car to tow
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
Which one do you think?
many thanks,
Tom
Neither.
But if I had to pick, then the one with the new flywheel. But look at the receipt and make sure it's a proper dual mass flywheel - some owners fit much cheaper solid ones which were never designed for this model and you'll be facing a £1k+ bill within a few hundred miles.
The Mondeo diesels weren't great when new. After 160k miles they'll be gummed up with crap from the EGR, will be in need of various sensors, etc.
But if I had to pick, then the one with the new flywheel. But look at the receipt and make sure it's a proper dual mass flywheel - some owners fit much cheaper solid ones which were never designed for this model and you'll be facing a £1k+ bill within a few hundred miles.
The Mondeo diesels weren't great when new. After 160k miles they'll be gummed up with crap from the EGR, will be in need of various sensors, etc.
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Neither.
But if I had to pick, then the one with the new flywheel. But look at the receipt and make sure it's a proper dual mass flywheel - some owners fit much cheaper solid ones which were never designed for this model and you'll be facing a £1k+ bill within a few hundred miles.
The Mondeo diesels weren't great when new. After 160k miles they'll be gummed up with crap from the EGR, will be in need of various sensors, etc.
Thank you. How would I know if it's a cheap one? Like less than £300?But if I had to pick, then the one with the new flywheel. But look at the receipt and make sure it's a proper dual mass flywheel - some owners fit much cheaper solid ones which were never designed for this model and you'll be facing a £1k+ bill within a few hundred miles.
The Mondeo diesels weren't great when new. After 160k miles they'll be gummed up with crap from the EGR, will be in need of various sensors, etc.
I'd want an invoice with a part number, to check it's the correct one.
I'm not sure about the 2.0 diesel, but on the 2.2 the clutch/flywheel kits are notoriously expensive and non-OEM options are hard to find. A lot of people are tempted by cheap solid flywheels but they feel terrible to drive with and never last long - the Mk4 isn't designed for them.
If the clutch/DMF have been done properly, then that's definitely some good peace of mind. It's the most expensive common failure of the Mk4.
Then all you have to worry about is the EGR/intake being full of black gunk, the DPF, sticking/leaking brake calipers, worn out suspension components, dodgy central locking, etc.
I used to like Mondeos, but have been stung too many times...
I'm not sure about the 2.0 diesel, but on the 2.2 the clutch/flywheel kits are notoriously expensive and non-OEM options are hard to find. A lot of people are tempted by cheap solid flywheels but they feel terrible to drive with and never last long - the Mk4 isn't designed for them.
If the clutch/DMF have been done properly, then that's definitely some good peace of mind. It's the most expensive common failure of the Mk4.
Then all you have to worry about is the EGR/intake being full of black gunk, the DPF, sticking/leaking brake calipers, worn out suspension components, dodgy central locking, etc.
I used to like Mondeos, but have been stung too many times...
A couple of years ago, my local garage changed my 2 litre diesel Mundane-o flywheel for a little under £700.
Proper DMF (pattern part) and full clutch kit too.
Bought the car with the DMF rumbling at 105k. It was on its 2nd one at that stage. Ran the car faultlessly apart from an alternator belt snapping (M6 late at night, but it ran for another hour - on sidelights - to get me home.). Now sold on, but it was a tremendous workhorse.
Proper DMF (pattern part) and full clutch kit too.
Bought the car with the DMF rumbling at 105k. It was on its 2nd one at that stage. Ran the car faultlessly apart from an alternator belt snapping (M6 late at night, but it ran for another hour - on sidelights - to get me home.). Now sold on, but it was a tremendous workhorse.
What do people think to these? Worth a punt?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-mondeo-estate-2-0td...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-mondeo-estate-2-0td...
Edited by tomsteetley on Sunday 14th May 12:48
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