Ive been looking at a Mondeo LX 130 04 reg 56k on the clock it has climate control, cruise control, alloys and front fogs obversely when new the buyer has upgraded. the trader is offering the car at £4095 what do you think ive drove the car and it didn't show any problems. but with it been a diesel im not sure what to look out for. iv never really owned a diesel so any info would help to make sure i dont buy a banana

Thanks in advance Marty

 

That's a VERY good price for an 04 TDCi!

There shouldn't be many problems at that sort of mileage but just make sure it's not billlowing out smoke from cold start as sometimes the injectors develop a problem [and it's not cheap to fix]. Obviously it shouldn't leave a plume of any colour smoke as you accelerate hard, same with any car.

The only other MAIN problem on those is the dual mass fly wheel which is expensive to replace, if there's a kind of "whizzing" noise [like something is loose, metal on metal] when the cars started, walk away... I'm sure someone will be able to explain that experience better but it's early and I'm half asleep If you've driven it though and you're happy? Gearboxes on these should be tight and the clutch should be what most people describe as "sudden".

And at that price from a trader [I'm not being funny or over dramatic] check with Experian/Hpi that it's not been involved in any accidents!

 

The car comes with a Hpi check included so it clear there. there was now smoke coming from the rear, but im wanting to know more about the flywheel situation. Does any 1 have any experience

And thanks to paddy

 

Injector problems were sorted by 04,flywheels are a bit of a pain and they chatter and clonk when they are gone......it`s pretty loud you wont miss it...

I have an 04 Zetec 115 Tdci that`s done 123K and it still drives like a brand new car,it`s just about to have it`s first flywheel which i`m gonna do myself as the dealer want about a grand...

Flywheel,clutch and slave cylinder are about £350-380 all in from a factors but you have to drop the front crossmember to get the box out so it`s not the easiest job in the world.....apart from that they are the best run around car in the world.......

Oh and they do 50Mpg if you are gentle...

 

Thanks diva, just incase ive been pricing up warrenties. can any 1 recommend a good warrenty company

thanks Marty