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Thoughts on this car?

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  • #2
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    Have a read of this, it may or may not be a problem just be aware of it when looking over the car. For mpg I get mid to high 20s around town and around 35-36 on the motorway.


  • #3
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    I would believe that the mileage is far higher than stated due to the representative condition of the interior in the pictures.


  • #4
    Umiq88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭Umiq88


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056587390

    Emmissions trouble??


  • #5
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    flyingsnail wrote: »
    Have a read of this, it may or may not be a problem just be aware of it when looking over the car. For mpg I get mid to high 20s around town and around 35-36 on the motorway.

    Thanks. I am going to get a mechanic to check it out. Should he pick this up?
    listermint wrote: »
    I would believe that the mileage is far higher than stated due to the representative condition of the interior in the pictures.

    I am going to get the AA car history check done so if this is different then will walk away.
    Peter_HMR wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056587390

    Emmissions trouble??

    I dont quite follow, sorry. This post is about looking for a new engine.

    Emmissions are only an NCT issue?

    Will be getting it checked by a mechanic before hand.


  • #6
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    Your mechanic should pick it up, but you can always ask him to specifically check for this. No harm in being safe.


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    listermint wrote: »
    I would believe that the mileage is far higher than stated due to the representative condition of the interior in the pictures.

    no-image-large.gif&width=400&height=300

    Looks ok to me, I had a 2005 Mondeo back in 2005 :)


  • #8
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    RoverJames wrote: »
    no-image-large.gif&width=400&height=300

    Looks ok to me, I had a 2005 Mondeo back in 2005 :)

    Carpet and steering wheel looks over 100 tbh... And these are known high milers so im basing me skeptism on that.

    Always go in a skeptic come out happy, thats my motto.


  • #9
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    OP, these petrol mondeos have a strong reputation in burning oil.....they are a much better proposition in diesel.

    That one looks tired, and over priced.


  • #10
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    listermint wrote: »
    Carpet and steering wheel looks over 100 tbh... And these are known high milers so im basing me skeptism on that.

    Always go in a skeptic come out happy, thats my motto.

    Will the AA car check not confirm the true mileage?
    MidlandsM wrote: »
    OP, these petrol mondeos have a strong reputation in burning oil.....they are a much better proposition in diesel.

    That one looks tired, and over priced.

    I dont do enough miles to warrant a diesel.

    Is one of the cheapest ones I have seen.


  • #11
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Can anyone confirm if the AA car check with definitely give the correct miles??


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  • #12
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Can anyone confirm if the AA car check with definitely give the correct miles??

    Depends! Completely depends, why don't you ask them?


  • #13
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Depends! Completely depends, why don't you ask them?

    Depends on what? I'm sure if i ring Cartell they are going to tell me its 100% fool proof!!


  • #14
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    They cant be 100% as they will get data off sources such as NCT and also they use data that previous users have entered when doing a vehicle check.

    So while they will show you what mileage their database has on the car always bear in mind that it comes from 3rd party sources, its a valuable tool but needs to be taken as a holistic view when viewing any vehicle.

    Take the vehicle on condition and merit. But always get background checks down too as you need a build of information when parting with your cash. (rule number 1)


  • #15
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    listermint wrote: »
    They cant be 100% as they will get data off sources such as NCT and also they use data that previous users have entered when doing a vehicle check.

    So while they will show you what mileage their database has on the car always bear in mind that it comes from 3rd party sources, its a valuable tool but needs to be taken as a holistic view when viewing any vehicle.

    Take the vehicle on condition and merit. But always get background checks down too as you need a build of information when parting with your cash. (rule number 1)

    Good advice.

    If there any other checks you can do apart from Cartell?


  • #16
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Good advice.

    If there any other checks you can do apart from Cartell?
    You could check the service history, but i'll be surprised if that car has one. I think i'm with MidlandM - looks rough and expensive to me too.


  • #17
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Anan1 wrote: »
    You could check the service history, but i'll be surprised if that car has one. I think i'm with MidlandM - looks rough and expensive to me too.

    It doesn't!

    What kind of price is reasonable for a '02/'03 Mondeo in decent condition with under 100K miles?


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