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Old 06-10-2010, 08:07 PM   #1
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Default MB ZETEC TCDI - Used - worth buying?

Hi -( forgive my ignorance) -- wondering whether to purchase used mondeo.- 2009 MB Zetec TDCI (Done 30,000Km) for $30k driveaway Are they reliable? anything to look out for? Is that a good price? The ones i have seen have are "Ex-Ford" vehicles, what does that mean? Any help appreciated

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Old 06-10-2010, 11:35 PM   #2
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Ex Ford means they used it as a fleet car, which could mean lots of things.

1) An employee had it as part of their package to drive home every night.
2) It was used for Testing / Quality Assurance.
3) It was the morning tea collection vehicle for head office,
4) One of the managers wifes drove it as part of his package.

Probably a bit expensive benig an 09 with those kms.. you can buy new diesels for about 35k (2009 plate old diesel / gearbox).

Have you had a look on carsales?
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Old 07-10-2010, 07:10 AM   #3
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Hi -( forgive my ignorance) -- wondering whether to purchase used mondeo.- 2009 MB Zetec TDCI (Done 30,000Km) for $30k driveaway Are they reliable? anything to look out for? Is that a good price? The ones i have seen have are "Ex-Ford" vehicles, what does that mean? Any help appreciated
I drive a 2008 MA Zetec (petrol) and for me, it is a great drive, I understand the diesel drives better. Both petrol and diesel Mondeos are very good cars. I also bought an Ex Ford with 22K on the clock, now 47K, smooth sailing.
The price, too high! You can get a better deal. Carsales.com.au is very good. There are a few others line carsguide.com.au, drive.com.au. Best of luck
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Old 07-10-2010, 09:21 AM   #4
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I bought a Mondeo MB Zetec 2009 Wagon(petrol) with 3000km for 30k, including tinted windows and towbar. Very reliable and economical to drive.
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Hi -( forgive my ignorance) -- wondering whether to purchase used mondeo.- 2009 MB Zetec TDCI (Done 30,000Km) for $30k driveaway Are they reliable? anything to look out for? Is that a good price? The ones i have seen have are "Ex-Ford" vehicles, what does that mean? Any help appreciated
Offer them $26,999 take it or leave it if its anything like mine the diesel will now be at its best amazing engine loves the open road

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Old 09-10-2010, 06:01 PM   #6
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thanks for replies

looking at one now on carsales. $29k for 20,000kms

so i get the sense reliabilty is good generally and good on the open road
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