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31-10-2010, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Hey guys, I'm just thinking of buying a used late model Mondeo, and want to know if there are any inherant traits that I need to know about. I am a mechanic, and am a little afraid of euro cars, as in my experience, they have proven to be very unreliable, especially electrially.
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01-11-2010, 09:29 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2010
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look at MB's if your budget allows as most of the bugs have been ironed out...
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Ex-ride: 2010 MB Mondeo - Panther Black - Just a little bit modified  New ride: 2010 LV Focus XR5 - Moondust Silver - More mods than you can poke a stick at 
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01-11-2010, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Melbourne
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I've got a MA, and apart from the water entering from the rear hatch (which I've had sorted), I haven't had an issue mechanically.
The battery shat itself and caused a shut down and required a tow, but you're a mechanic so should be able to sort this if it was to occur.
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Current: June 11 built Titanium TDCi Territory, Edge, side steps, mud spats, bonnet protector, tow pack, full tint. Nov 10 built XR6 Sensation. Previous: Oct 07 built Mondeo TDCi hatch, Stardust Silver, bluetooth, leather, tow pack, sunroof. |
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01-11-2010, 08:25 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Thanks guys, thats a load off.
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01-11-2010, 09:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i'll clarify my earlier comment by saying that the MA is a very well sorted car anyway...
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Ex-ride: 2010 MB Mondeo - Panther Black - Just a little bit modified New ride: 2010 LV Focus XR5 - Moondust Silver - More mods than you can poke a stick at
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03-11-2010, 07:51 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Check the Mondeo section of talkford.com. It looks like the early ones had a few teething problems - things like the aircon condenser, keyless entry, etc. So I'd probably avoid the very early ones (2007) and you should be fine.
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04-11-2010, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Haven't had any troubles with my July 08 MA Diesel. However, the MB got the improved HMI, and a little extra chrome which goes a long way to making these cars look even better.
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04-11-2010, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Likewise, my Aug07 MA Diesel sedan hasn't had any issues so far. Great car.
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06-11-2010, 04:58 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Thanks guys. I appreciate all the help.
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16-11-2010, 09:56 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2010
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I love my 2008 Oiler. Heaps of torque with no issues what so ever. Best looking car on the road by far.
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