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Robin

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30th Jan 12 at 11:31

Yeah, I don't think they're as bad but I'd still be wary of it, if it's a common fault, it'll be on the owners club buyers guide no doubt.

330ds suffer from the same issue too

pow

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30th Jan 12 at 11:36

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
I'm not in my 60s pow

But you've got the Corsa for going mental in, personally I'd want a comfy BARGE to just swoon about it.

Chris x

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30th Jan 12 at 11:44

Talkford.com is a good site for the Mondeo.

Rust on the bottom of the inside doors on Mondeo's, Dual mass fly wheels and Injectors and Pumps are commonish. Once they are replaced, they are unlikey to go again.

I currently have a TDCi Mondeo 2005 130 Zetec. I bought it needing a new engine at 150k. It only owes me £200 and I still have bits to sell. It is a good car, and they can be had for peanuts! Would deffo get a ST though if you can afford it.

My mate is also trading in his CDTi 150 in a few weeks. He said he would let me have it as trade price so I will probs be buying that aswel.

Think im going to keep the Mondeo though as the heated front windscreen, electric windows all round and Digital climate contol JUST swing it for me.

ST vs SRI facelift spec with Snowflakes- THe ST would just win.

STD Mondeo vs SRI facelift spec with Snowflakes the Vectra would win IMO

RichR

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30th Jan 12 at 11:46

S Type Jag 2.7 TDV6 Sport

Nic Barnes

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30th Jan 12 at 12:45

Volvo s60? Bit over what I want to spend but they're a decent car.

It's difficult as I don't really know what I want. Toeing and decent work daily mpg means it needs to be diesel.

Nic Barnes

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30th Jan 12 at 12:46

Obviously I meant towing before the spelling police on here kick off

TimC909

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30th Jan 12 at 16:49

Nic I know you obviously dont mind spending on bit on modding cars, but dont forget to take into consideration general running of cars that do now fall into a price bracket that you can afford to buy. Stuff like genuine BMW or Merc brakes are not cheap, same as some engine sensors when they fail, diesel injectors failing etc.

Nic Barnes

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30th Jan 12 at 18:15

yeah, i mean a 330d would be the internet approved option, and i do like them, but I've been speaking to a person that works for bmw and he pretty much said the parts for them aren't the cheapest. his advice was buy a vectra oddly.

SportBoy

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30th Jan 12 at 18:25

I would also avoid the mondeo personally, They may have a better built interior but that is where it ends imo, and i know they are diesel but jesus they sound like an old Sherpa van.

[Edited on 30-01-2012 by SportBoy]

Jambo

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30th Jan 12 at 18:50

I drive the works pool car which is a Ghia X 2.0tdci Mondeo its lovely. Nice drive

SportBoy

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30th Jan 12 at 19:31

but you also have a jeep dont you?

Nic Barnes

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30th Jan 12 at 19:40

vectra sri cdto 150 with xp kit i think is kinda my ideal car. as i do like vauxhalls. and i think its a decent looking car as well as being capable for what i need.

I'm still looking though. I've not fully decided on anything. 6k maybe 7 at a push is all i can spend. may not necessary be finance now, which would make it easier. just need to see if i can extend a loan I've currently got thats due to finish next year.

John

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30th Jan 12 at 19:47

You should get a decent vectra for well under that budget.

Nic Barnes

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30th Jan 12 at 19:49

hope to get an 08 plate xp cdti for maybe 5 ish

John

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30th Jan 12 at 19:50

Want a tuning box for it

Nic Barnes

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30th Jan 12 at 19:50

i know a bloke that does the flash maps so hope to get one off him cheaper possibly although he is scottish......

Jambo

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30th Jan 12 at 20:26

Keep the rims off the Gsi if it doesn't come with snowflakes

Jambo

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30th Jan 12 at 20:27

quote:
Originally posted by SportBoy
but you also have a jeep dont you?

Which was a very highly rated car back when it was released yes?

corsayoung

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30th Jan 12 at 20:29

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Volvo s60? Bit over what I want to spend but they're a decent car.

It's difficult as I don't really know what I want. Toeing and decent work daily mpg means it needs to be diesel.

i've just got a volvo s60, can't fault it

Nic Barnes

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30th Jan 12 at 21:31

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Keep the rims off the Gsi if it doesn't come with snowflakes

good thinking

Corsa_Sport21

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30th Jan 12 at 21:35

I don't think the 19" snowflakes were a standard factory fit on the SRi CDTi. Im sure they were more VXR specific.

Nic Barnes

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30th Jan 12 at 21:55

the xp models had them

daymoon

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30th Jan 12 at 21:56

Just for reference I was towing an E39 530D (1800kg) uphill in 2nd gear with my E39 530D and apart from fuel consumption gauge going as low as it goes, engine didn't struggle at all

Jambo

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30th Jan 12 at 22:11

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Keep the rims off the Gsi if it doesn't come with snowflakes

good thinking

3i_gaz

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31st Jan 12 at 01:08

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
the xp models had them

only some XP's mate sure the later ones had the 18's on

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