Bought a Mondeo

GK · 14-05-2013, 06:47 PM

Hi fellow AUvians!

I bought a 2009 Mondeo Zetec Diesel on the weekend.

Mightlily impressed would be an understatement.

I now need to say goodbye to one of my beloved AUs. I'll keep you posted about that one.

I reckon I'll have the remianing one until that rego runs out (Dec), when I'll be looking around for another Mondeo, or maybe Focus. We'll see how that goes, but I'm going to have to hand over the Mondeo to the Mrs soon, which I'm quite reluctant to do! LOL!

I never thought I'd enjoy having a front wheel drive 4 cyl diesel, but I was very wrong. The gear the car is loaded with, is also very, very impressive. It handles great, feels so nice to drive and is very comfy.

Cheers,

GK

mik · 14-05-2013, 11:48 PM

Always good getting new toys , you would hope the monde is bit improved being 8 years younger, is that a manual GK?? you probably wont mind the fuel bill either

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ronwest · 15-05-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GK

I bought a 2009 Mondeo Zetec Diesel on the weekend.

Hey George, long time no see.

Congrats on the Mondeo. It's inevitable that we eventually move on.

My AU will be gone when I get the energy to list the stuff in the shed.

Oh well, it was a great ride (both the AU and the AUForum)

MNM96 · 15-05-2013, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GK

I never thought I'd enjoy having a front wheel drive 4 cyl diesel, but I was very wrong. The gear the car is loaded with, is also very, very impressive. It handles great, feels so nice to drive and is very comfy.

Cheers,

GK

But it's no AU! lol

Never thought I would see the day......... GK without an AU, Bahh, I'm dreaming!

KR1STO · 15-05-2013, 08:03 AM

Congratulations George..!
Yep, we do all move on when it comes to cars. At least it still wears the blue oval.
Post up a few pics mate..

SSVPom · 15-05-2013, 07:11 PM

Congratulations George ! They are great cars, and you'll get 500-600kms per tank too !

Cheers, Andy

P.s, keep the AU Wagon, as it'll be more handy down the track

Mr Hardware · 15-05-2013, 07:44 PM

A mondeo is a whole world ahead of an AU. Feels nice living in the 21st century, doesn't it.
That being said, for someone who was talking about a V8 for years, this is a step in the opposite direction...
Either way, one of the most important things in life is family and that's why I try to keep my family in 5-star safety rated cars, I'm glad your family has that lessened risk now too.
Enjoy!

b2tf · 16-05-2013, 07:34 AM

Onya GK. I'm in a Ranger now, great truck very happy with it.

(But it ain't a V8

)

I am impressed by the Ford diesels, my first diesel ever and I was worried about feeling like I was driving a tractor but it's far from it.

Does the 'deo run EGR?

GK · 16-05-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

Always good getting new toys , you would hope the monde is bit improved being 8 years younger, is that a manual GK?? you probably wont mind the fuel bill either

.

Triptronic auto! LOL! Already done 300 km's on 1/4 of a tank.

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Originally Posted by ronwest

Hey George, long time no see.

Congrats on the Mondeo. It's inevitable that we eventually move on.

My AU will be gone when I get the energy to list the stuff in the shed.

Oh well, it was a great ride (both the AU and the AUForum)

Indeed. A sad but true fact.

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Originally Posted by MNM96

But it's no AU! lol

Never thought I would see the day......... GK without an AU, Bahh, I'm dreaming!

I still have the wagon and the SR, but unfortunately, the Mrs was rear ended in the SR today. I had promised the wagon to the neighbours, however I'll need it for a bit longer, whilst I sort what the insurance company is going to do with the sedan. It was a fair shunt, so I reckon they might pay me out. We'll see soon enough I guess.

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Originally Posted by KR1STO

Congratulations George..!
Yep, we do all move on when it comes to cars. At least it still wears the blue oval.
Post up a few pics mate..

Hi Kris, Yep, I'll post some pics when I can.

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Originally Posted by SSVPom

Congratulations George ! They are great cars, and you'll get 500-600kms per tank too !

Cheers, Andy

P.s, keep the AU Wagon, as it'll be more handy down the track

Hi Andy, I'll get more than 600 I reckon. I may need the wagon yep, as mentioned above. We'll see.

Hope you're going well.

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

A mondeo is a whole world ahead of an AU. Feels nice living in the 21st century, doesn't it.
That being said, for someone who was talking about a V8 for years, this is a step in the opposite direction...
Either way, one of the most important things in life is family and that's why I try to keep my family in 5-star safety rated cars, I'm glad your family has that lessened risk now too.
Enjoy!

Sure is a whole world ahead. Car is just so darn good.

Yes, I see that many might be surprised by my choice of car this time round! LOL!

I appreciate the 5 star rating for sure!

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Onya GK. I'm in a Ranger now, great truck very happy with it.

(But it ain't a V8

)

I am impressed by the Ford diesels, my first diesel ever and I was worried about feeling like I was driving a tractor but it's far from it.

Does the 'deo run EGR?

I really enjoy the way the 2.0 makes power. Really smooth and linear.

What's "EGR?"

I really appreciate the replies guys.

Cheers,

GK

b2tf · 17-05-2013, 07:48 PM

EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Quite common on newer diesels.

GK · 17-05-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Quite common on newer diesels.

Good question. Don't know to be honest.

GK

JC · 23-05-2013, 06:25 AM

GK - sorry to hear about the SR and glad all who were in it are OK. Is it a write off, or will they fix it?

GK · 23-05-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

GK - sorry to hear about the SR and glad all who were in it are OK. Is it a write off, or will they fix it?

At this stage it looks like it will be fixed. Agreed value is too high, even though the crash repair place is pushing for a full rear end respray.

Bootlid wasn't hit, but creased, I guess with the impact from the bumper, the bumper and reo are gone, the rear silencer was split, even though the crash repair guy needed convincing (sounds like a chaff cutter on startup). There is a bit of damage underneath which will need repairing, but I reckon the guy was pretty conservative in his estimations of it all.

I will take it to another place recommended by a friend to get a second opinion.

Thank God that it in the final analysis, it's just a car, and that everyone inside (apart from some lingering soreness) is okay.

GK

**Uncle_Ken** · 25-05-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

GK - sorry to hear about the SR and glad all who were in it are OK. Is it a write off, or will they fix it?

GK just back from OS and I echo JC's thoughts. Good luck with the new baby, BUT I know you will come back to the AU clan (yet again

)

UK

rag top · 25-05-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

GK - sorry to hear about the SR and glad all who were in it are OK. Is it a write off, or will they fix it?

Likewise - glad all were ok...

Congrats on the mondeo purchase. Any pics? or mods planned

GK · 27-05-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rag top

Likewise - glad all were ok...

Congrats on the mondeo purchase. Any pics? or mods planned

Thanks rag man!

No mods planned! Maybe one or two, but we'll see! Still doing a bit of research on them.

Cheers,

GK