Advice on a 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 titanium

buzzing147

Hi all

Im looking at purchasing a 2010 mondeo titanium, one of a few cars im looking at, it has 100,000 miles, full service history

Im just wondering is this a very risky buy? ie will it give me a lot of mechanical problems?


Any advice appreciated

Mintoe

buzzing147 wrote: »

Hi all

Im looking at purchasing a 2010 mondeo titanium, one of a few cars im looking at, it has 100,000 miles, full service history

Im just wondering is this a very risky buy? ie will it give me a lot of mechanical problems?


Any advice appreciated

100,000 miles on a near 7 car (diesel I assume) isn't high mileage, it's actually low for a diesel. I'd recommend contacting each garage that did services to verify all essential maintenance has been done and records are genuine.

Do a motorcheck for mileage & write off etc

Are you buying from a main or Indy dealer or pvt? Let me know the Reg and I'll see if I can find out anything about it that you might need to know.

Mini850

I have a 10 2.0 diesel mondeo. The econetic version :rolleyes:

I love it Ive had BMW's and various VW's and Audis before it and I prefer the Mondy.

The only thing you need to look for is the DM flywheel. I had mine changed at 80k miles as it was starting to go. Cost €1200 at a Ford garage which was actually cheaper than any indy garage I could find. A solid FW conversion wasn't available at the time so I had to stump up.

At 100k miles, id ask if this was done, if not, expect it coming.

Other than that, ive only had to do regular maintenance jobs, tires, brakes, battery (so easy to replace), and a broken windscreen.

30k miles done in mine

TB changes at 125k interval. which is coming up now for me. I done believe its too expensive.

buzzing147

Mini850 wrote: »

I have a 10 2.0 diesel mondeo. The econetic version :rolleyes:

I love it Ive had BMW's and various VW's and Audis before it and I prefer the Mondy.

The only thing you need to look for is the DM flywheel. I had mine changed at 80k miles as it was starting to go. Cost €1200 at a Ford garage which was actually cheaper than any indy garage I could find. A solid FW conversion wasn't available at the time so I had to stump up.

At 100k miles, id ask if this was done, if not, expect it coming.

Other than that, ive only had to do regular maintenance jobs, tires, brakes, battery (so easy to replace), and a broken windscreen.

30k miles done in mine

TB changes at 125k interval. which is coming up now for me. I done believe its too expensive.

yea it has 104,000 miles, 2010 titanium, it has a full service history, flywheel hasnt been changed yet he said no bother with it yet. do you think the asking price of around 7000 is a bit low for this car? i havnt viewed it yet, probably tomorrow. Cheers

ScouseMouse

buzzing147 wrote: »

yea it has 104,000 miles, 2010 titanium, it has a full service history, flywheel hasnt been changed yet he said no bother with it yet. do you think the asking price of around 7000 is a bit low for this car? i havnt viewed it yet, probably tomorrow. Cheers

I have the 2010 Titanium X version. 2l Diesel currently at 120k miles. Brought it in from the UK. Had a problem with the DPF so had it changed in Liverpool, DPF, timing chain and waterpump while they were at it. So much cheaper there.

It has given me no problems.

buzzing147

ScouseMouse wrote: »

I have the 2010 Titanium X version. 2l Diesel currently at 120k miles. Brought it in from the UK. Had a problem with the DPF so had it changed in Liverpool, DPF, timing chain and waterpump while they were at it. So much cheaper there.

It has given me no problems.

Cheers for input, gonna have a look at it tomoro, i currently drive an accord, this past 6 years, so just kinda wary going from a very reliable car thats never given me any bother to one im not too sure about

kay 9

S-type accord a contender?

buzzing147

No, sorry, driven an accord for 6 years now just feel like a change!

buzzing147

I looked at the mondeo, nice car to drive, just looking for advice now re service book, there was no service book with it, just receipts, is that normal or unusual?

bazz26

Is it an Irish car or import? Very unusual for a UK car not to come with a service history. If you have the garage's contact details on the receipts then ring them to verify what work they carried out.

buzzing147

bazz26 wrote: »

Is it an Irish car or import? Very unusual for a UK car not to come with a service history. If you have the garage's contact details on the receipts then ring them to verify what work they carried out.

It was purchased in the north by the current owner, 4 years ago, no service book, but has all the service sheets in a folder, the car has 104,000 miles, drives very well took it for a good run, seems a genuine guy he said no bother yet with the clutch, so no flywheel done yet.

buzzing147

There is a mondeo titanium in a dealerships beside me, 2008, going for 8900, and has high miles...
This mondeo im looking at is 2010 with a lot lower miles, and going for 7000, is that the usual price or a bit low?

bazz26

Do you have a link to the advert? 7k sounds very cheap unless it excludes VRT.

bazz26

It's an import so make sure to do a history check on the old UK registration.

buzzing147

bazz26 wrote: »

It's an import so make sure to do a history check on the old UK registration.

The guy said he has it 4 years, from about 50,000 miles... no service book, but a folder of service sheets from garage in northern ireland and then from when he got it. Theres a small dent in rear drivers side door, he said about 150 to fix, other than that car seems fine, wee bit dull in colour up close but probably needs a good polish

buzzing147

would you recommend an online history check? i think theyre about 30euro

magentis

buzzing147 wrote: »

would you recommend an online history check? i think theyre about 30euro

Yes deffo get its history checked for the sake of €30 try and get its Uk reg and check it under that,though some online checks will give its Uk history too I believe.You can also check its mileage at its last Uk mot.There is a thread in motors about clocked imports,the info in there would help you to make sure this mondeo is good.It does look like a nice car for the money.

buzzing147

magentis wrote: »

Yes deffo get its history checked for the sake of €30 try and get its Uk reg and check it under that,though some online checks will give its Uk history too I believe.You can also check its mileage at its last Uk mot.There is a thread in motors about clocked imports,the info in there would help you to make sure this mondeo is good.It does look like a nice car for the money.

Cheers for advice

dodzy

Definite plus putting all the service data in the add, alleviates suspision re: low mileage diesel.

Still, €30 to motorcheck.ie is a must.

Loos a nice motor.

buzzing147

whats the best website to do history check with? 35euro is worth it if something shows up

dodzy

buzzing147 wrote: »

whats the best website to do history check with? 35euro is worth it if something shows up

http://www.motorcheck.ie/

bazz26

Also run a UK history check on the old UK registration as sometimes the Irish ones may miss something.

buzzing147

bazz26 wrote: »

Also run a UK history check on the old UK registration as sometimes the Irish ones may miss something.

I did the motorcheck 35euro option, everything seemed fine, apart from, the hire purchase information, it says 'This vehicle is subject to an outstanding finance agreement according to official finance records in the UK'.

That was back in 2013 when the car was brought over by the current owner to the republic

Any ideas?

dodzy

buzzing147 wrote: »

I did the motorcheck 35euro option, everything seemed fine, apart from, the hire purchase information, it says 'This vehicle is subject to an outstanding finance agreement according to official finance records in the UK'.

That was back in 2013 when the car was brought over by the current owner to the republic

Any ideas?

Not impossible that it's just a clerical error as it's been noted on boards before. That said, was the finance company named in the report? If so, contact them directly and verify. If clear, request letter/email stating same and move ahead to next stage.

buzzing147

dodzy wrote: »

Not impossible that it's just a clerical error as it's been noted on boards before. That said, was the finance company named in the report? If so, contact them directly and verify. If clear, request letter/email stating same and move ahead to next stage.

No names, i had the option of updating finance report, and then carcheck said theyd text me to let me know if finance is still owed, they contact the bank during bank opening hours then text the result.

magentis

buzzing147 wrote: »

No names, i had the option of updating finance report, and then carcheck said theyd text me to let me know if finance is still owed, they contact the bank during bank opening hours then text the result.

I got that when looking at a car in a dealers before,and finance was still owed on it.