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Formerly EL-351
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: bendigo
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he lads, need some help and advice... my wife's car was wiped off last friday, rear ended.
she likes the look of the mondeo, older models. but i dont know anything at all about these babies..... would it be a good everday car?? are they a good car???? any help will be greatly apreciated. cheers tony (orsm5l)
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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they are nice everyday car yes...the key is to look for one with as low KM as possible obviously.
not much to say about them mate. they never took off really. if you are lucky enouhg, try and get the ST24. they are great cars and are the pick of the crop... sorry cant be any more hlep dude. maybee sumone else would.
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Formerly EL-351
Join Date: Aug 2006
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thank u man
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+1 for ST24, dont even bother with any other version. The ST has good power yet is still good on fuel. Nice leather interior, kit, rims etc etc.
If I wasn't getting a ute soon that would be my next purchase. Most I have seen for sale have done less than 100,000k's aswell. In summary, ST24 or nothing IMO.
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Formerly EL-351
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: bendigo
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cheers
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A New Focus In Life...
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western Sydney
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Definitely the ST24 is the one to have... V6 powerplant, 125kw and 220Nm worth. Styling is great, and interior should be roomy enough. Great handler etc.
Problems could be with servicing, parts and any issues with stuff going wrong in the car. I'm not sure if the Mondeo would be too problematic, but with the Cougar more often than not, dealer's have no idea how to identify and correct problems because the cars are so rare/uncommon. Parts will generally be expensive, and I've heard the 105000km service (105 in a cougar, maybe 100 for a mondy) is also an expensive and tiresome task to complete. Pricewise I think the ST24's are down near the 10k mark? Dan
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formally ozmondeo
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SE burbs Melbourne
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i am the only member with a mk1 mondeo and it has just clocked up 200000km and it still has heaps of power out a 4 cylnder. the ride is a bit ifie. but new suspension will fix that up. the ride is very good i can do almost 700km on a tank of petrol, the only letdown is the replacement parts are very expensive as it is a european car. but if you can find one that has low kms and is at a good price dont look back.
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Formerly EL-351
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: bendigo
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thanks guys 4 all your input
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Winston Hills
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Hi there ORSM5L,
I know this is really bad forum form ![]() I have a 97 Mondeo LX (the base model 4cyl) for sale with 97,000kms on the clock. I bought it 12 months ago from my parents who bought it new in 97. I have just had a promotion at work, and now have a company car, and was looking to sell the Mondy. It's white, and in immaculate condition. Not sure where Caroline Springs is, but it's probably not in Sydney. Price is negotiable at about $6k. Richard |
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You mad, bro?
Join Date: Dec 2006
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yeh, Caroline Springs is down here in Mexico hehehe. ORSM5L, the Mondeo's are a great car. If you can find yourself an ST24, that would be even better. My Cougar is basically the ST24 with a different body (and a few extra things). Engine wise they are the same. The Duratec is a great engine and holds together very well. But yeh, look for low k's if you can and all the usual checks (vehicle history, service history etc etc)
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,311
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Two dealer used ST24's in Vic
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...&Nne=20&D=st24 $9695 and $12990 p.s And yes 97Mondeo...very poor form to try and flog your car, in the wrong section, with your first post!
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