jeebowhite Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Guys, So as part of my farce with the insurance company, my grandfather has stepped in and kindly offered to help me out with a loan to get a car sorted. so here is my conundrum! There are MK3 Mondeo's - up to 160,000 miles for up to 2K local to me, alternatively, there are some MK4's which are 180,000 and one unspecified mileage.... those are for 2.7K - now, my condumdrum is - which is the better option! As long as they have a full service history then they should be worth getting a few quid knocked off and taking a high miler, but, is the high mileage on a MK4 mondeo a bad thing? (probably 1.8L TDCI) I believe that it is chain driven not belt, and I dont believe it has the injector issues.... which is why I wonder if this would be the best bet? Thoughts would be appreciated! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegtuk Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Id probably go with the mk4 rather than 3 when it comes to diesel :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Are they cam belt or chain do you know? or is it engine specific? I am looking around and there are some for £3.5K which are 127k miles on a 2007 plate, higher mileage, but to be fair, should be a keeper! as long as its a chain and doesnt have foolish issues like injectors, then alls good with the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 This is the one I currently have my eye on! http://www.medwayautos.co.uk/used-cars/ford-mondeo-2-0-tdci-zetec-5dr-gillingham-201402101687965 Any thoughts in particular? Also, if I was to offer a cash buy, what do you recon I could negotiate the price too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambell Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 My personal preference would advise against the mk3, I think the mk4 is an all round better option. Not only does it look better and newer, but the level of quality is a vast improvement over the mk3. The Zetec model you have in that link looks to be a decent example. Personally I don't like the wheels but that's just me. If it was my money I would go for the mk4 Zetec all the way Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Thanks Adam, I really am swaying towards it! wont be able to do anything for a week or so, so as it stands, I am going to wait and see, if its still there for me, then its meant to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6 Lover Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If your after a diesel get a mk4,i think we are all aware by now that a tdci mk3 is a practical joke (the tddi is a reliable workhorse but getting long in the tooth)^_^ 55 Black V6 ghiax,s/s straight thru,57i cold fed,st spioler,6sp manual,black hekos,red brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegtuk Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hope it helps with regards the belt/chain James http://www.talkford.com/topic/207136-mk4-mondeo-diesel-timing-belt-facts/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks guys, seems to cement my thoughts! Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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