Dirty Harry

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looking to replace my Hilux with something more senceable on fuel,looking at Mondeo,BMW,Audi or Volvo
whats out there that fits the bill,also wanting auto

Maxwell

Very young family - Mondeo ST TDCI Estate or BMW 330D MSport Touring

Slightly older young family - BMW 530D Touring

Dont see the sense in saloons or hatchbacks if you have a young family

Carlos-Titx

My mondeo hatch is serving me very well with 2 kids.

Want a 5 series next but mrs keeps on about an s max for more seats.

Dirty Harry

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kids are 11 and 13 Iam doing a lot of miles running round so need good fuel economy

It's Czech Mate

Diesel octavia, much roomier and bigger boot than you can imagine

Carlos-Titx

Was it you that was praising how good skoda dealers were?

Maxwell

530D touring in my opinion

It's Czech Mate

Could have been, me and my family have been blown away by the 4 dealers we use.

Carlos-Titx

If the op will use dealers that's something to think about.

It's Czech Mate

I didn't buy from them, just services and the odd part, but they've gone above and beyond what you'd get elsewhere IMO

Dirty Harry

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what engine size are they,

TIFF

3.0L Turbo Diesel

Dirty Harry

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a bit thirsty then

fordsportjay

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depends what sort of driving you do. i have an e39 530d sport auto which gives around 30mpg running round but will give 40+ on a good run.very comfy and great family car
depending on your budget what about a 520d sport touring e60 shape 2006 ish

rsmark86

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Octavia vrs
Mondeo st diesel

Slik Johnson

Im driving a Mk3 Mondeo Titanium X. The 2.2ltr TDCI engine is nice and smooth. The car is pretty quick and returns 50mpg on the motorway. The spec is pretty awesome with heated and cooled half leather seats, cruise control, Sony stereo, Bluetooth phone, parking sensors, automatic lights and wipers, gorgeous 18" alloys ect ect ect. Just as good as the ST but without the bodykit, seats and stiffer suspension (thats it i think)

Mondego

Want something cheap to run and buy, powerful, and economical in every way? one choice; MK4 Mondeo 140 TDCi. Remap it, and get about 175, with even better fuel economy.

Depending on budget (Mondeos come in near the bottom of most peoples budget), a TOP spec 2012 Titanium X with about 10k miles will cost you very little, around 16 grand to be precise. That is A LOT of car, for one seriously small amount of cash.

Mondego

Spend 1k extra and get the X Sport model with facelift bodykit and lowered suspension!

Carlos-Titx

Does the x sport have adjustable damping like the titanium X?

Mondego

Sorry, the X-Sport is simply the Sport version of the Titanium X.

Carlos-Titx

One option I love on mine.

Mondego

Just a rapid look online right now, but here's the sort of insane deals that can be had Mondeo stylee. This is even the 163HP version, remap this one to over 200HP easy:

http://www.silverdalecc.com/?listing...0ps-sport-pack

Mondego

Then you would love a Titanium X Sport. Bodykit looks awesome, and Mondeos are SO cheap!

One thing about the OP's original question, is that the makes he mentioned are all in very different market brackets and price ranges. Ford really cannot be compaired to a BMW or even an Audi, both these manufacturers are leagues above Ford for quality. Ford is cheap and very cheerful. BMW's are (generally) double the price and refined WAY beyond any Ford.

A budget bracket would yield more clues to choice.....

EDIT: For example, is BMW really an option within budget?! If so, get a Alpina D5. Although... these D5's are slightly different to normal 530D....!!

Glenn_

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Get a Mongdog.

Lord Melbury

Indeed, the ubiquitous Mondeo is indeed all things to all men, the newer the better, exceptional value.

In your position would be my choice.

Harris.

I have a 330d and cant fault it . 500 miles to a tank and a good 38/42 mpg around town .

Mondego

@Lord Melbury: Well put. And simply fantastic user name/signature. What a series.

@Harris: Can't beat a BM. I am definitely up for a Alpina D5 next year. I shall replace my MK4 Mondy with another MK4 Mondy before then though!

foreigneRS

LPG conversion. 60 - 70p per litre at the moment

Carlos-Titx

535 and remap it!

Mondego

Did the OP mention economy?!

I think His wording was "Sensible on fuel"!

Carlos-Titx

They ain't that thirsty.

Mondego

(between you and I, I agree, a big BM is worth it anyway!)

Alpina D5 for me next year, as previously mentioned... again and agian... lol!

Carlos-Titx

535d with the M Sport pack. Gorgeous motor!

But the Titanium X Sport S-Max is a good looking motor as well with 7 seats.

Mondego

Beats the Mondeo on seating. Nice car for the family too.