mondeo LX vs Zetec.

x in the city · 20-07-2008 6:31pm #1

I am on the verge of picking up a 02 1.8 lx, its mint and nct'd till 2010.

Its a LX model, is the zetec edition alot better? or worth getting over a LX?

the seats are different and it has more electrics and 125hp versus 110hp I belive.?

also is it difficult to get a proper double din headunit and replace the ford one?

ta.

colm_mcm · 20-07-2008 6:33pm

there are so many used Mondeos out there for small money, which leaves no excuse for buying an LX model.

Some of the Ford heads on here will know, but I'm sure it includes alloys, fogs, leather wheel, silvery bits in the interior, rear electric windows and other niceties.

bazz26 · 20-07-2008 8:05pm

Zetecs cost little more than LX models at this stage but are better value. Also the 1.8 litre in the LX only had 110bhp which is pretty dire even back in 2001.

Zetecs are also easier to sell on.

colm_mcm · 20-07-2008 8:08pm

people are very courteous to drivers of LX spec Mondeos, especially with D registration!

bazz26 · 20-07-2008 8:12pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

people are very courteous to drivers of LX spec Mondeos, especially with D registration!

Especially navy or white coloured ones with missing wheel trim.:D

x in the city · 20-07-2008 8:37pm

people are very courteous to drivers of LX spec Mondeos, especially with D registration!

mmmm, what does this mean ?!

It is a D reg apparently, metallic silver also. Its going for just 3,700 with a NCT and a service, cant go wrong, a Zetec would be at least 5000e.

Cionád · 20-07-2008 8:51pm

x in the city wrote: »

mmmm, what does this mean ?!

A lot of them are ex state cars / Garda cars.

colm_mcm · 20-07-2008 8:57pm

that's a good enough price considering the stated mileage. get it verified by a service history

Bluefoam · 20-07-2008 9:27pm

is zetec not just the engine? i had a focus lx with a zetec engine...

colm_mcm · 20-07-2008 9:31pm

Zetec is a family of engines, and also a trim level.

groupb · 20-07-2008 9:53pm

Had a 1.8 zetec estate. I miss it every time I see one . The best car I've ever had!

dingding · 20-07-2008 10:01pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Especially navy or white coloured ones with missing wheel trim.:D

And a door panel, or wing kicked in.

bazz26 · 20-07-2008 10:58pm

x in the city wrote: »

mmmm, what does this mean ?!

It is a D reg apparently, metallic silver also. Its going for just 3,700 with a NCT and a service, cant go wrong, a Zetec would be at least 5000e.

Here is a Zetec which could probably be bought for the same price your LX:
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Ford/Mondeo/ZETEC/1130341/

Climate Expert · 20-07-2008 11:07pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Here is a Zetec which could probably be bought for the same price your LX:
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Ford/Mondeo/ZETEC/1130341/

So much quality car for such a low price. When you see what people buy second hand for much more it makes you wonder.

x in the city · 20-07-2008 11:21pm

The car I am looking at is a year newer so I will give it a lash. I took it for a spin and it looks like new inside.

indeed, spending 20/30k on new-ish cars is a bit madness

mondeo LX vs Zetec.

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