Hello all,
Thanks for this thread - super interesting and the reason i joined theforum! I am looking to move back to the UK late this year and am determined tobuy a Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X TDCi 2011 onwards and hoping for a good deal on theback of the Mondeo 2014/2015 revamp.
Before i read the above comments i was undecided between the 163 and theSport version. The only real question was whether the sporty aesthetics werethe only addition or whether the ride significantly more uncomfortable in thesport?
- I expect to do alot of motorway driving at roughly 20,000 miles/year
New questions I have are:
1. Now that i read that the 140 is the one to have from apower/torque band width practicality.
2. Will a standard "chip tuning" unit solve the163 issues or just amplify them?
3. Is it worth considering going down any chiping route,or is it better just sticking to the 140? i have no experience with chip tuningand how it affects insurance, engine condition, fuel consumption, power/torque promises.Any feedback on experience very much welcomed!
4. What are the “owner” induced problems with the 2.0? isit down to aggressive driving on a cold engine / not allowing it to warm upproperly before parking up? Or more to do with an inherent engine issue? What tipsto avoid the majority of the problems?
Looking to commit to buying one from October onwards.
I look forward to hearing any feedback you have.
many thanks for this wonderful site containing truly useful information.