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2005 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI - questions to ask?

  • 28-09-2010 7:20pm
    #1
    Benny_Cake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,205 ✭✭✭


    Going to be looking at a 2005 2.0 diesel Mondeo LX at a dealers tomorrow (I know the LX spec isn't the best, but the car is priced accordingly) - 73000 miles on the clock. Just wondering are there any obvious issues with this model? Any must ask questions. Pretty new to all this so I'd appreciate any advice!


Comments

  • #2
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,003 ✭✭✭Shane732


    Why oh why am I buying one would be a good question to start with.


  • #3
    frank gooding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭frank gooding


    I would hope to get the 130 ps 6 speed if paying for a 2.0 tdci

    Look for evidence expensive jobs have been done.

    Turbo
    Clutch
    Timing belt.

    Otherwise it may not be such a cheap car.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Dual mass flywheel (expensive)and intercooler hoses poping off (more or less free to fix) were common issues on them. Big comfy car that are light enough on diesel. If the DMF was done recently it wouldn't be a bad buy if she is straight and sound. Personally I don't like them at all (had one for a year as a company car, hated the thing really)


  • #5
    Green Hornet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭Green Hornet


    A friend of mine has one and it seems to be reliable enough. Downside though is that it is horrifically dead. Absolutely no torque at all. Maybe its just his car though.


  • #6
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,866 ✭✭✭Damien360


    The 2.0 TDCi mondeo engine in that model has a LOT of problems with injectors. They are not cheap to replace. Broke my heart.


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Green Hornet wrote: »
    Absolutely no torque at all. Maybe its just his car though.

    Mine was a 90bhp TDdi LX, dissapointing torque wise particularly in 1st and 2nd.


  • #8
    Benny_Cake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,205 ✭✭✭Benny_Cake


    The one I'm looking at has 115BHP. Fairly negative reponses overall,I had understood Mondeo's were fairly reliable, guess I'll have to give it some more thought!


  • #9
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,898 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Mine was a 90bhp TDdi LX, dissapointing torque wise particularly in 1st and 2nd.

    Isn't the torque the same in every gear? :confused:


  • #10
    squod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,704 ✭✭✭squod


    I've known people who put 300,000 miles on them with out major issue. Popular car. I've an older one, different engine. The rubbers around the windows lift real easy and can cause rust.

    The cost of running them is cheap. Shop around with them though, service history is a must.


  • #11
    YozzerHughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭YozzerHughes


    I drove a 05 for a couple of years and about 50 k miles. Never needed anything apart from usual servicing brakes etc. Not a car you'd ever fall in love with but reliable, practical and cheap to run/ service. I thought there was a timing chain though so no timing belt issues?


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