Been looking at getting a used Mondeo (2000-2007 range) as a family get around as my current car is giving up the ghost, been looking at either 2.0L or 2.5L sized engine, but wondering what would be a safe mileage to buy at, seems quite a lot of 150k miles and 80k mile markers, my guess typically would be if there's a particular reason i.e. rebuild territory or major work required at that particular mileage, I understand there's a lot of Mondeo users on here so thought may be a useful place to drop the query.
Used Mondeos and Milage
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Soldato
All the petrol MK3's seem reliable IMO. My dad had the 2.5 V6 Zetec S for 5 years took it to 95k and it never missed a beat. passed its MOT every year without fail. He now has the 3.0 V6 Titanium X model and i have the ST220 both been great cars so far.
what model u looking for? as the mk3 Zetec S and Titanium x are the better looking exterior wise apart from the ST.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201412089509881/sort/default/model/mondeo/postcode/l54sy/keywords/zetec%20s/page/1/usedcars/radius/1501/make/ford/fuel-type/petrol/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201412019364663/sort/default/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/usedcars/radius/1501/fuel-type/petrol/postcode/l54sy/model/mondeo/keywords/titanium%20x/page/1/make/ford/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew?logcode=p
Its worth looking for the V6 2.5 and 3.0's over the 2 liter. Still get pretty good MPG.
Only thing to look out for is the clutch and the handbrakes can be abit loose other than that there great all rounders.
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The 2.5s are certainly of interest found this one which is at the top of my limit atm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mond...884?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e42a6f14
Soldato
Had the 2.0 engine in my old Mazda 3 which was very high mileage (albeit well maintained) and got thrashed all over the place - never had a single problem with it.
Have heard good things about the 2.5 as well, and the 3.0 engine in my Jag which I believe is similar to the 2.5 has been utterly reliable and feels like it will go on for ever.
Have heard good things about the 2.5 as well, and the 3.0 engine in my Jag which I believe is similar to the 2.5 has been utterly reliable and feels like it will go on for ever.
Yeh looks a nice example. Overpriced though I'm sure if u turned up with 850 cash they would take it. my Dads Zetec S was a 51 plate in Black with 95k on and he sold that private for £500 was in mint condition aswell. They have a good amount of power and are cheap to run.
I would get a facelift. Had a Y reg and now got a 54 plate and the interior just feels nicer.
Last one was a 2.0 petrol this is a tdci 130. The petrol feels noticeably quicker but the tdci is much better on fuel. On the same run petrol got me 29mpg diesel gets me 42mpg. (for another comparison my 525i got about 22mpg, its a run town and country lanes)
Last one was a 2.0 petrol this is a tdci 130. The petrol feels noticeably quicker but the tdci is much better on fuel. On the same run petrol got me 29mpg diesel gets me 42mpg. (for another comparison my 525i got about 22mpg, its a run town and country lanes)
Soldato
I've got the 2.5T and can't fault it. Picked it up at a bargain with 17k on the clock for £5.5k. Not sure you're looking to spend that much (idk) but it's a great drive.
The v6 is more thirsty than the 2.5T by all accounts and can cost a fortune in petrol.
The v6 is more thirsty than the 2.5T by all accounts and can cost a fortune in petrol.