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2002 Mondeo

  • 15-08-2007 12:38pm
    #1
    eyeball kid
    Registered Users Posts: 1,738 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,
    Thinking of getting a '02 or '03 Mondeo. Anything I should look out for when buying 2nd hand?

    Or is there anything else you'd recommend instead?
    I have about 8K to spend and want something around 1.6 or 1.8, that would give me any hassle or problems.

    Cheers...


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  • #2
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,619 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    A good car used. Decent value too. A good drive.

    1.8 only in petrol. Zetec trim is better, and engine has a bit more power too. 125bhp.

    Check www.honestjohn.co.uk for an impartial view.


  • #3
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    What about the Diesel versin Henry, Zetec version are a 115 are they, I don't think the 130 came out here in Ireland?

    A nice zetec S if you could get ur hands on one.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,111 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Make sure you go for the Zetec model. The 1.8 litre Zetec has 125bhp compared to the 110bhp 1.8 litre LX. The Zetec model also has more toys and will be easier to sell on.


  • #5
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,619 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    yop wrote:
    What about the Diesel versin Henry, Zetec version are a 115 are they, I don't think the 130 came out here in Ireland?

    A nice zetec S if you could get ur hands on one.

    Indeed yop, but the op's budget and 1.6/1.8 suggestion mean petrol only.

    130bhp diesels were rare enough here. Vast majority of TDCI's were 115bhp, which is still well up to the task.


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