Opinions on used Mondeos for sale

LostinKildare

We've been looking for a 2.0 diesel Mondeo, preferably Titanium, and have seen a couple of options. Would anyone give an opinion on any of these?

The first we've seen but not driven. UK import. Dealer pays VRT
We haven't seen either of the others yet.

http://www.barkshiremotors.ie/viewanad.php?ad_id=1201124&r=

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-titanium-x-high-spec/10063544?offset=30

http://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/mondeo/2010-ford-mondeo-for-sale/8587933

Dual mass flywheel hasn't been done on the first two cars (don't know about the third) --- it that a serious issue for price negotiation? Any other issues we should look out for?
Thanks for any help

Gavman84

Id be looking for a titanium x if you cab nicer spec on them and prob not much difference in price. Flywheel can go at any mileage really so just have to keep an ear out on test drive. Should there be vibration through clutch pedal or clattering noise on idle that stops when press clutch fly wheel is prob on the way out. Make sure has good service history too.

bazz26

All 3 cars are UK imports but none of the adverts mention any documented service history which unlike here is unusual with UK cars. With no verified service history I wouldn't touch them as these are very common as sales rep cars in the UK who rack up plenty of miles. A missing service history is usually missing for a reason. Plenty of these cars around so you can afford to be fussy.

Noccy_Mondy

Id be sticking to the newer shape if I was you, has that more sharper edge on it, looks that bit more modern. There isn't that awful much in the difference spec wise between the titaniumand the X, the major step up comes with the titsnium X sport. That said, if you can, aim as high as you can with the specs. I'd be weary of 40000 miles on a 5 year old diesel car. You'd want a full service history to be sure. There's plenty of well minded examples out there, which should tick all your boxes.