What are they like on fuel??

I'm looking to buy either a

Mondeo ST Tdci
Mondeo ST220
Focus Tdci

around March/April time and I'm noticing the petrol Mondeo's are a cheap find,

BUT are they worth it with the fuel economy?? surely can't be any good,

or should I stick with an oil burner!

 

I've had an ST220 6 speed and currently have a Mondeo ST TDCI,

General rule of thumb, I'm getting around 20 mpg more out of the TDCI

 

i get around 28mpg around town and 34mpg on a run with my st220.

if its economy your after then tdci wins every time.

 

Mondo St tdci is an awesome car. Quick ish and 40mpg average no matter how you drive really. Reset the mpg computer on the motorway at a constant 70mph and get in the 60's for mpg.

 

28 wtf, lol. Only half leather in tdci. is bout only thing different apart from obvious

heres mine i think they look awesome.

 

if your bothered about MPG, dont buy a V6 mondeo.

 

Tdci is better for economy BUT,as stated before,one big breakdown I.e pump/injectors is going to set you back Ł1000-1500 and a whole load of hassle.

At least the v6 is pretty robust and none of the silly probs mentioned above.also,their a good Ł2000 cheaper so a lot boils down to the mileages your doing really,after all petrols 5p a litre cheaper equating to about a gallon more per tank on petrol.

The emission based tax makes it interesting,I'm pretty certain the 220 is in a higher tax bracket than the derv and again insurance is going to be a shade cheaper on the derv I'd guess?

Guy next door to my unit has ran taxis for years and he uses 1.8 Mondeo petrols as he rents them out.he works his on pence per mile rather than miles per gallon and the petrol works out cheaper,no belt,plugs every 30-40k,no major repairs,cost of fuel etc,makes sense for high mileage stuff.

 

Also,LPG could be an option although that's not quite as good value as it was.

 

Mmm......

I'll be lucky if I do 4000 miles a year in it. I don't use a car for work, only on a Friday when I get the shopping in and over the weekend with the family when we go places.

I know of 2 people with the diesels and they swear by them but I don't know anyone with a petrol :/

So the typical mpg for a V6 ST220 is around 28mpg?

That's not too bad really.

 

you should see 25+ depending on how heavy you are with your right foot. if your only doing 4k miles a year, buy the 220. the ST TDCI are great cars if your wanting to do a lot of miles, they go well, but you cant beat a V6, the way they sound and go, is worth the less MPG IMHO. plus you will get a 220 a lot cheaper than TDCI

 

Not driven a tdci one, but use to have a st220 it was such a nice car to drive was far better than i ever expected i was never that bothered about them, then my m8 was selling his an i needed a motor an the price was right so i snapped it up v impressed with the hole package .... But i must admit the fuel consumption wasnt great ;-( but id defo have anouther...

 

Just make sure you get the 6 speed and not the 5.

 

Which ones have the 6 speed? is it a year thing?

 

yes, they changed from 5 speed to 6 speed in 04. but tbh, unless you need 6th gear for motorway cruising, there is nothing wrong with the 5 speed box.

 

Ahh thanks, I did'nt know that

 

great car the 220 ,ive had 3 ,dont think i got 28mpg though ,mine were all around 21mpg or less thats toodling around the town

 

dear me, ally p on pf, now there is a rareity

i didnt even know you were registered on here ally

 

aye aye fidster,been registered for ages ,thought id post something up for once lol,nice to see you on here m8

 

Get a diesel mondy which has the injectors changed and the dual mass flywheel changed then get it remapped and fit a bigger intercooler.

 

why?, the 5 speed are better, i drive a 02 plate 5 speed and a 04 plate 6 speed,
there is no difference in MPG but the 5 speed has more top end.