I have had many Mondeos (various derivatives)my present car is a 130 bhp 2.0 TDCI Zetec on a 54 plate and tows 1415KG with ease.However I am looking to change to a newer model around 09 plate.This is where the problem comes 2.0 TDCIs are as rare as hens teeth and very expensive whereas there are more 1.8 TDCIs (125bhp) does anyone know how the 125 bhp performs.
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I have a 58 plate 1.8 TDCI (125 bhp) and it tows very well. Previously had a Passat 1.9 Tdi (54 plate) and the Mondeo, in my opinion, is a better tow car despite the fact that the engine capacity is smaller.
In addition it is a much better car in general driving without a van in tow.
In addition it is a much better car in general driving without a van in tow.
The 1.8 tdci is an old relic of an engine thats been in use since the 1980's. Granted it has a newer 16v head & a more modern common rail injection system, but it's nowhere near as good as the Ford/Peugeot 2.0 & 2.2 diesels also available in the new mondy.
I'd continue the hunt for a 2.0 if I were you.
I'd continue the hunt for a 2.0 if I were you.
There are 81 2009 2.0 TDCi Mondeos on eBay at the moment.
I'd say, on balance, that makes them more numerous than hen's teeth!
I'd say, on balance, that makes them more numerous than hen's teeth!
Hello.
I drive a 2007 mondeo 2.0lt tdci ghia 140bhp,took me ages to find it and am pleased I did.
The guy who owned it prior to me went to town on the accessories.
Just been looking on www.bristolstreet.co.uk
They have about a dozen or so 2.0 diesels.
Cheers Al
I drive a 2007 mondeo 2.0lt tdci ghia 140bhp,took me ages to find it and am pleased I did.
The guy who owned it prior to me went to town on the accessories.
Just been looking on www.bristolstreet.co.uk
They have about a dozen or so 2.0 diesels.
Cheers Al
07 plate Mondeo Titainium X. Goes like the wind on a local hill near us in Bristol and accelerates up it which my previous towcar a Shogun 2.5 97 plate could never do. Same caravan. Modern common rail diesel certainly out performs the old pump diesels. Must admit though I do feel that the Shogun never told me I a caravan in tow except for the wieght. Then again I'm not worried as I've plenty of time to get where I need to go.
Morning Plotter.
I don't know what area you live in but I've found 416 nationally on Autotrader. The price range is between
I don't know what area you live in but I've found 416 nationally on Autotrader. The price range is between
Err Glen, you sound like you are implying that the 2.0 and 2.2 litre engines are ford/peugeot derived in both the older upto 2007 mondeo and the newer range that plotter is asking about.
Thats not correct, the newer range is indeed a shared engine, but the pre 2007 are fords own, and have nothing to do with Peugeot.
Which even these are developments of the "old" XUD cylinder blocks.But is'nt that what most power units are?
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