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01 mondeo or 05 Lacetti?

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  • #2
    mondeoman2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭mondeoman2


    Mingus08 wrote: »
    I need a new car. Here are two that suit my budget. I need an estate and do a fair amount of driving with gear. I also prefer to keep running costs down.

    The ford is obviously the nicer at but it has considerably more miles and is 4 years older. But then it's deisal so it all balances out I suppose.

    Any advice? Thanks in advance.

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mondeo/1.8-dies/3013287989634850/advert?channel=CARS

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Chevrolet/Lacetti/1.6-SX-S/201222208479269/advert?channel=CARS


    They never made a 1.8 diesel in that shape mondeo only 2.0 and 2.2;)


  • #3
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    can anyone explain me what is there SPORTY about that Chevrolet lacetti 1.6 SX SPORT?


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You just got to love the description of the Lacetti:

    "Perfect condition" - A quick look at the photos, front driver's side bumper corner has a large scuff on it, it could have others that are not visible in the photos. "Full spec" - lol, missing plastic wheel trim. "Will pass any test" - yet no mention of a NCT.

    The Mondeo is expensive imo given the year but is the better buy out of those two without even looking at it.


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    can anyone explain me what is there SPORTY about that Chevrolet lacetti 1.6 SX SPORT?

    The Sport badge.


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


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    can anyone explain me what is there SPORTY about that Chevrolet lacetti 1.6 SX SPORT?

    Its quite obviously marketing.


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  • #7
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    01 mondeo or 06 lacetti?

    Niether imo.

    Those diesel mondeos were riddled with expensive DMF and injector issues were they not? wouldn't touch one unless offered a good warranty on it. and just no to the lacetti, very cheap car.

    looks like you want an estate for 2500 ish.

    a bit stereotypical mundane but
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3533926

    or some very lovely petrol estates in your budget
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3532363
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3451450


  • #8
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    can anyone explain me what is there SPORTY about that Chevrolet lacetti 1.6 SX SPORT?

    C'mon man surely you can see it's the Sport model? It has no hubcaps making it lighter and therefore faster... Sounds sporty to me...


    :pac:


  • #9
    Mingus08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Mingus08


    andyseadog wrote: »
    01 mondeo or 06 lacetti?


    looks like you want an estate for 2500 ish.

    True. Thanks. The volvo t70 would be great except for the 960/pa car tax.

    The mileage on the skoda seems a lot to me.
    The Saab looks good though. I'll check it out. Thanks all.


  • #10
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    Mingus08 wrote: »
    True. Thanks. The volvo t70 would be great except for the 960/pa car tax.

    The mileage on the skoda seems a lot to me.
    The Saab looks good though. I'll check it out. Thanks all.

    i was just using examples, saying to shop around, your 2500 will go surprisingly far towards a nice estate.


  • #11
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    2004 Rover 75 estate:
    Full-12456931.jpeg
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3525075


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  • #12
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    Jesus that rover is lovely, very handsome car in the facelift too. i wouldn't hesitate. was it just rumour or did the facelifted cars come with the landrover gasket upgrade as standard because that is that cars only potential stumbling block really.


  • #13
    Mingus08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Mingus08


    Thanks for your help folks. I got myself a nice 2000 Mercedes C180 for €1,700. Very pleased with it. Thanks again.


  • #14
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    andyseadog wrote: »
    01 mondeo or 06 lacetti?

    Niether imo.

    Those diesel mondeos were riddled with expensive DMF and injector issues were they not? wouldn't touch one unless offered a good warranty on it. and just no to the lacetti, very cheap car.

    looks like you want an estate for 2500 ish.

    a bit stereotypical mundane but
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3533926

    or some very lovely petrol estates in your budget
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3532363
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3451450

    A 01 Mondeo wouldn't have injector issues as it's not common rail, granted it could have DMF issues though (as do all modern diesels, unfortunately), at least with five speed Mondeos you can fit a proper flywheel to them if the DMF goes:)!


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