Just wondered what your guys reviews are, more in particular the 2.2 TDCI. They seem loaded with toys and seem quite nippy whiles still returning 40-50mpg. Is that true? Whats it like to live with?

 

Great cars, and not as problematic as the 2.0. See if you can stretch to a Mk4. More reliable and even better than the 3.

 

it's basically the tdci st with a different badge, suspension and seats and rear bumper

 

I've got an 08 titanium estate, it's been superb for the last 40k miles.
Never missed a beat, 47mpg average, cheap to service etc, very hard to fault.
Only selling it cos I want a fast toy again...

 

And a different engine

 

you mean the 2.2 engine that makes 155 ps is a different engine to the 2.2 lump that makes 155 ps in the st then?

i know that the v6 3.0 in the later cars only made 200 ps as opposed to the st220's 220 ps, but i've seen plenty of titty x badged cars with the same engines and engine bay badges on them

 

The 2.2 is exactly the same in the ST and Tit X.

 

This isn't about a mk4 tit X?

 

Yes and no. It's not, but there are some posts about the Mk4.

 

That'll be me, sorry. Mines a 2.0 just to add to the confusion.
2.2 Mk 4s are like hens teeth, looked for one before I bought mine.

 

I should read all posts before posting

All the diesels in the mk3 are the same base engine, borrowed out of the transits, you are correct. And it's actually the RWD spec transit engine not the FWD.

The diesels in the mk4s are totally different and much better, but hold a lot more money.

Given the age/mileage of most mk3s these days I'd be very skeptical unless it has receipts for recent injectors and DMF at the least

 

My old 2.0 Mk3 did 140k without any problems.
Chopped it in for the current motor 18 months ago.

 

I second that!

 

A agreement on diesel mondeos? That's a first

 

No it's not.

 

Unfortinately i cant stretch to a Mk4 as its a real push for a Mk3. Im just looking to upgrade my Mk1 Focus so its a lot more cash for a Mondeo. I hear alot mentioned about the injectors and Duel Mass Flywheel. Are they a serious proplem?

 

Yes. If you're on a budget I seriously wouldn't even consider one that hasn't had a new DMF/Clutch, and new injectors.

A high mileage TDCI which has already had the work done is a much better bet than a low mileage one that hasn't.

 

Love my diseasel powered mk3, I plumped for the early tddi. It's tough as anything, will probably keep it until it falls to bits!

 

No common rail, no problems

 

Thanks for your help fellas

 

Go all out and get a mk4 titanium x sport brilliant cars this ones a 2.2

 

But how much did that cost

 

Derv's hold their value pretty well, well enough than the 2.5 turbo Mondeo that comes fully loaded.

I'm taking MK4, had(still got) MK3 TDCI 130, was nice just a tad too problematic with sensors and injectors being a costly repairs (out weighted the price I paid for the car) so ran it til ran out of T&T and can't bloody shift the fecker!!

 

That Mk4 look gorgeous. I ended up getting a Mondeo today. Its freaking awesome

 

That looks the nuts !!!

 

Here's what i bought in the end. The best car I've ever had

 

Nice colour when the sun catches it

 

The colour is gorgeous in the sun. I think thats what made me buy it. Although im still yet to see another Mondeo in the same colour

 

Make sure you've got the special ford tool to get the wheel caps off

 

Eh??????

 

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...id=58976900334

That thing

You can do it with a screwdriver but it tends to mark the alloy

 

Cheers fella. Had no idea about them. Was gonna buy some of the chrome finish centre caps so maybe ill buy one of those tools