I BOUGHT A HIGH MILEAGE FORD MONDEO
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Hi guys in this video we look at the Mondeo Mk4 2.0 Petrol that I have purchased for £375, now its done over 200,00 miles so what's it like and can any profit been got out of this car or is it fit for the knackers yard
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have mondeo,2.0 petrol (107kw) with 380 000 km , 0 problems! love it!
I have a MK4 Mondeo from 2009, Diesel, Automatic, 2.0. 150.000 Miles on it and still going strong. Bought it with 80.000miles and no issues since. Absolutely wonderful car with huge space. And the Mondeo was the first car that i can drive 10 hours straight without back pain or other issues. The seats are absolutely wonderful. Would buy an Mondeo MK4 again with lower mileage for sure. Best car so far, and i had a lot of cars.
I'm saving for a mk4 estate.. Had a few mk3s, my brother has had a mk4 and said they're the most reliable out of them, 2L diesel that is.. I wouldn't touch the 1.8.
VW PD140 2lt tdi great engine bkd engine code
Ths 1.8tdci is veey reliable!!! But there is that thouht in back of your mind about wet belt in engine thats costs about 1k to change haha@@Vanadeo
@@sheffielduk3428 Well 6 moths later and I didn't end up with an estate but saloon for £650.. It needed loads doing to it but I'm oreyt with working on cars, so did clutch and flywheel, timing belt+ water pump, gutted DPF etc.. Been solid car so far..
@@Vanadeo 2.0 tdci engine?
I had a diesel Mondeo like this that we ran as a fleet vehicle to 200,000 miles. We sold it through the auctions and it was bought by a taxi company. They still had the car 18 months later; a brilliant car. It was always serviced on the button and spent most of its time warm!
seen alot of diesel mondeos over 200k theu can rack up the miles
Hope you enjoy this one guys, Let me know your thoughts on this one 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Just bought a 2012 Mondeo titanium X sport 2,2 diesel. Only 36k on the clock . Love it so far
My Dad's 62 plate Mondeo has over 200,000 miles on it (it had around 170,000 on it when he bought it) and it still pulls and drives brilliantly. Mind you it does have a Peugeot engine under the bonnet and as it was an ex medical car hence the high mileage, it'll have been maintained
Yes we see 300k mondeo diesels in our workshop in for mot with that very engine in, they can rack the miles up
@@carukchannel Mmm my Dad's is a diesel too. Won't drive a petrol
the 1.6 115hp tdci?
Those Duratec HE engines if serviced regularly will easily do 250,000 miles! Glad you didn't scrap it, it's a nice motor in my opinion!
That's what I have on mine 120k reckon a lot more miles in her. unfortunately she's off for scrap I want to cry..
That’s good to hear I’ve got a 2.0 Titanium Focus with the city pack, on the same engine 197000 miles so far bought 6years, ago best £2500 spent on a car, it’s got a swirl flap tho as I wanted to future proof it as best possible a few years ago, but I always thought the 2.0 would last better with the mileage I enjoy driving
That's why they are based on the Mazda L Series engine as used in the Mazda 6.
@@265justy true 👍
Lucky to buy it for 400 quid. The regular person wouldn't be given a chance to buy it for that money
I have a 2 litre petrol Focus Ghia estate that is 21 years old. Still uber reliable, great to drive, always starts first time, everything works. Just cos it's old doesn't mean it's past it.
Hi atillia the hun, I don't think its passed it the mondeo, its just not ideal for me to sell it as the risk of it going wrong or not starting in the short term would likely mean me having to repair or refund a customer I sold it to, which is why I sold it in the trade. Thanks for watching bud 👍
My old Mk2 had 180k on it and was knackered. I got a 2011 2l Sport with 42kand almost 3 years later it's not costing anything much. Parking sensors were worth every penny. I do prefer the old drive but only cause it was like an old mate.
That engine suits the Fiesta more than the Mondeo.
Respect to you for not selling to a customer with that hesitant starting issue
Not worth it NB it could something really easy to fix like clean out the throttle body but just weighing it all up I am just as happy with a little profit and move on. Thanks as always NB for watching
I've got an 06 st150 and a 2ltr petrol mondeo estate, theyre both ulez and the 1.6 is absolutely gutless, the mondeo can get 37mpg on the motorway which seems okay to me
@@LordInter Agreed. I regularly get 40 plus mpg on a long steady run in my 2.0 litre Mondeo. It's also pokey when the revs are right!
@Car UK it was extremely low on fuel, id be tempted to just put some fuel in it and see if it cures. Could have some dirt in the bottom of the tank?
I have the same engine in a 308. It works well with the 6sp manual but I agree, the Mondeo being a bit heavier, it wouldn't be a rocket. Not that Mondeos are designed to be fast anyway, as these are otherwise a very efficient and effortless engine, and will run forever.
My mondeo was the most comfortable car I've had, the best for controlls, the best for a standard HI-FI & HAD LOADS OF ROOM & WAS VERY EASY & CHEAP TO REPAIR, i only got rid of it as it was an 1800 petrol & was very thirsty & quite sluggish.
Very true. Because of the commonality of Fords, getting good quality spares from salvage or even non-OEM new is pretty easy. And yes Ford do fit pretty decent stereo systems to even their base models - they tend to be louder and have more clarity than the competition for the money. It's like they saw the 90s trend of fitting enormous amplifiers to your car and went, "well if that's what people want why don't we just fit that as standard?"
What also comes as standard is excellent, formerly class leading handling. I find above about 40mph it doesn't feel it's weight and can be a lot of fun on the twisties (B-road blast if you like). I used to work for Merc and drove a fair few A, C, E and S classes, which were all pretty bland in non-AMG form. The only one I really liked that felt vaguely fun was the SLK, which is obviously a lot less practical than a Mondeo.
For the right person the car is on the money.
Nice workhorse for the summer months doing all the dirty jobs.
You know what your getting when you buy a car north of 200 000 miles.
Thanks for posting, really enjoyed it
Yes ideal runabout, tip car something to get to work in, should do someone for another year or so
Brilliant cars. Our MK4.5 diesel 2.0 TDCi is still running mint at 200k. These were the last of the great Ford family barges IMO. Made in the Genk plant in Belgium and screwed together incredibly well.
Even if your one gives its owner a year or two of service it's a bargain! Great video, thanks for posting 👍
With that particular car I think you did the right thing, Lee.
Yes sell quick profit and move on, smash and grab profit 👍
I traded a Renault Clio which the garage said would be going to auction. 2 weeks later it was on their forecourt.
To be honest they were a good garage. Watching your videos and seeing the work that has to be put in.
Latour charges alone, would make the car a write off to most.
The Duaratec HE block under the bonnet is a modified Mazda engine - both the 1.8 and 2.0 are (I think the 2.0 has a DMF and the 1.8 a single mass) . That's why they're so reliable, especially for a petrol engine, the build quality. I had a Focus 1.8 and now have a Mondeo 2.0 to replace that as someone wrote it off for me. Both good, solid units just sadly needs to be worked a bit more in the Mondeo due to the weight, but the superior handling and ride quality make up for it - what you lose in acceleration you make up for in how planted it is when thrown into the bends so the weight is a double-edged sword.
That knocking sound, the hesitance upon starting is something both of them have done *very* occasionally, I think it's just a quirk of that design. When watching the video I thought, it's only really a concern if it repeatedly does that, but usually it clears given a few seconds and/or a little gas (especially useful in the winter). As long as you're not pulling away when it's doing that you won't kill the car. Had my Focus for about 6 years so I'm sure of that. 😂
Anything sub £1000 should be listed as seen or spares and repair that way there's no come back. I love buying cheap Mondeo's got mine 2 years ago 56 plate 2.2 with 200k on it. Other than odd wearable bits tyres and brakes not had many problems.
Thanks for watching Richard 👍👍
Nice honest video Lee, if you can make a butty in the car trade well done, the second hand car market is changing so quickly
All the time I was watching this video, I kept thinking to myself if it was a Honda or Toyota I'd grab it and just take care of it. Tend to the issues that arose over the years, no long road trips.
I am pretty sure this car was first owned by the Ford Motor Company, it would have been run for 6 months as a management car and then sold via the Ford Direct system to franchise dealers. FMC being the first owner also explains the unusual 2.0 petrol engine, as they wanted to get this particular engine sold in greater numbers at the time.
The 2.3 and 2.5 would be more rare than the 2.0, all were available though for most years of the preface
2.0 litre petrol isn't rare. I've got one!!
Pretty sure the 2.0 petrol was just an "as standard" thing in the base (Edge) and Zetec models, but could be wrong. I'm amazed they could supply it with a 1.6 petrol - based on having to work the 2.0 at high revs to get it to pick up, I imagine a 1.6 would work only for the most leisurely of drivers who don't mind waiting ages at roundabouts. Old people, basically 😂
@@battfinkzThe Titanium X is a sleeper Fast Ford if you get the 2.5L petrol Volvo derived engine (same as found in the Mk2 ST and RS Focus). Absolute blast when coupled with the comfort and handling of the Mondeo, just a little slower off the line due to the weight. Kind of a fun ride for the "Dad wanting to show up young boy racers in their cheap hatchbacks" crowd or a travelling executive on a budget.
@BeautifulFreak-qf6go not quite the same engine bud but yeah, still pretty quick. Different turbo, ecu, and some other areas and a nightmare to increase power but the same block, but still quick even as standard. Mates one sounds awesome
I'm a Scotsman in Norway , and just bought a Mondeo 2.0TDCI-140hp Titanium 2012, 115,000 miles on the clock, absolute mint condition, so well looked after and I am extremely happy.It drives like a dream.
I have a 2005 V70 2.4 SE 170. Just clicked over to 278,000 today. Original Engine, clutch and gearbox. I am super impressed with Volvo, I dont see why the Mondeo wouldn't have a bit more life left in it.
Mondeo we’re famous for high mileages,the petrols we’re good but the diesel was outstanding if oil service’s and filters were carried out,I’ve seen diesels do over 400,000 miles when used for taxis,those engines have rarely been cold which proves the fact that it’s cold starts and short journeys that ruin engines,until the engine is at running temperature the oil really doesn’t protect as well as it should,engines that run continually always do mega miles before needing any major engine repairs if the oil is changed regularly.
I once bought a mk 1 Vauxhall Cavalier diesel that was an ex taxi off a mate of mine. I kept it for 2 year's and when I sold it, it had done 752,000 miles 👍
Them old 1.7 izuzu engines were fantastic
Great video! I took in a 2001my focus estate 1.8 petrol with, wait for it, 359k on it!!! Original engine and ‘box too. It still ran and drove absolutely fine! In fact I only bought it as i was so impressed with that mileage!
That some good going captain, the older 1.8 zetec engines were decent engine to be fair. the later mk 2 1.8 units not so good
Thanks for this Lee. Love the fact you do warts and all videos with the cars you get. A lot of car for the money and getting £475 was a fair price. Any lower and I would have been tempted to see if I could swap the wheels for some that are in worse condition with less tread and getting shot of it. Keeping the wheels you took off as spares since they looked half decent and half decent tread on them - despite being budget but potentially come in handy if you get another part-ex in that needed tyres. Keep up the the great content fella!
Thanks phil, yes to be fair with them wheels and tyres on it they must be worth £300 with four good tyres then could of scrapped the car for £350 🤔🤔🤔🤔 Did not think of that. Never mind at least someone can enjoy and hopefully get a few more years out of it all being well
those headlights looked mint which is rare too 😂
nice one Lee. 21% GP for a bit of paperwork on a PX-clearance with no come-back and a better deal for your customer is a great outcome. back in the dark ages when I was a lad and English beer was warm, I knew a number of traders who used to make a good living hawking cheapy PXs like that around the trade.
Yes still can be done but not like it used to be. Guys used to take stuff from auction to auction when i started out
I love high milers. My MK1 C5 is 20 years old and has 213k on the clock. It just passed its MOT first time and runs beautifully. And as it's the 2.2 TD still has the oomph you need to get around. Great video mate.
love a c5 silky smooth, thanks for watching muhfreedom
I had a 2009 2.0 petrol bought it with 167k sold it a Yr later with 175k only issue I had was the same starting issue as you turned out to be a issue with the throttle body. Decent cars for not alot off money. 👌
Yes to be fair I have come across a few ford petrols with throttle body issues so it may well be whats up with it. Thanks for watching Daz
@@carukchannel ya that sorted mine out. Good motor beside. 👌 cheers I enjoy your videos.
I have had 4 Mondeos all of them were 100% reliable and brilliant to drive !! My mk4 2.2 titanium x sport was the pick of them.
I do like a Titanium x ford, all the bells and whistles. Thanks for watching michael
@carukchannel those 2.0 hesitation starting is the inlet manifold runners the are two vacuum actuators that control them one will have failed the hesitation comes from airflow being to far out like starting a old banger with no choke.
That Mondeo is nearly new -to me. I run a 2005 2L Duretec petrol estate. Mine has only 80K miles and I have had it 17 years so know it well. The rear sills will let it down in a few years. VED is high at £310.
Congrats bro! I also purchased mine last months but the latest paid in cash. While watching this video I feel very proud of who I am and what I've accomplished. I'm glad I made a wise financial choice that changed me. But I think is kinda for racing 😅
Great 👍
Congrats you definitely need a load of money to own a car rn, you did it!
Congratulations! I'm motivated, and I'm also saving up to buy my dream car, so this means a lot to me right now. Would you mind sharing some advice on how to increase my income?
@@carukchannel thanks man wish the same
@@peteranderson5714 Here are some tips that helped me.
1. Plan towards it
2. Be frugal and minimal on spending (don't buywhy you don't need )
3. Save money towards retirement (Roth IRA/401k)
4. Build an emergency fund
5. Save to invest, this is the most important because it's a proven way to get richer. Very important to financial success.
I have a similar 07 plate 2.0 petrol MK4 Mondeo (one of the earliest MK4 model ) at 130k miles. Got it when it had 89k miles and Have had it for 6 years now. Quite a reliable car and has never let me down. It has taken me to Inverness and back to the South West without skipping a beat. No expenses spared and always serviced regularly twice a year as it drinks a lot of oil and I used to run around 7k miles a year. But since the pandemic ended and I got a second car, the usage has fallen to around 4k miles per year mostly within town. Being a GHIA spec, it has all the bells and whistles of a 16 year old car and some more (my 09 plate XF doesn't tell me when the headlight bulb has blown but my Mondeo does !!).
It has started showing its age especially in cold weather recently when the electricals start to act up but mechanically it runs fine. Very poor fuel economy which drops to 4miles/liter in winter when driving in town but I still love it. Will be sad to see it go when I sell it off in a few months.
Great video - £100 is a good profit and a good call to transfer the risk to another dealer to deal with !! You have a new subscriber now :)
Thanks nanda, what will you buy next after the mondeo out of interest ?
@@carukchannel with our 2nd child due in few months, the wife wants a high rise for convinence - so looking at a 1.6 petrol Sportage 16 plate or newer. Had the XF for a year now so that will stay for few more years. Would replace it with an estate sometime later (5 series or maybe an XF sports brake , who knows ;)
@@84NKG Sportage petrol is a sensible option, should be a reliable thing.
@@carukchannel Hi Lee, shall I stay away from the 1.2 Qashqai of the same age and stick with the Sportage ? What do you suggest please ?
@@84NKG Yes sportage is a far better car than the qasqai, the 1.2 engine is problematic. I would be looking at the sportage or a suzuki vitara 1.6 petrols, both reliable decent cars.
Nice car worth 500 all day long glad you didn't scrap it been ashame since its a clean car looks well
Yes should give someone a few more years service all being well
Handy set of wheels …I was always taught in the trade …a third class drive beats a first class walk !
Yes its better than walking scott I agree there 😁 thanks for watching
My HART GOES OUT TO YOU AS A MONDAO LOVER HAVE HAD MK 2 MK3 MK4 AND JUST SOLD MY MK4 AFTER 6 YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE MOTORING AND TOWING A CARVAN 2ND OWNER FROM NEW JUST DONE A
125,OOO MONDAO GIHA 2.L PETROL. IN MINT CONDITION JUST PASSED MOT AT 16 YEARS OLD WITH OUT A ADVISORY. AND IV REPLACED IN WITH A 19 PLATE 5TH GENERATION MK5.
BRILLIANT CARS BUT ITS HOW THAY ARE TREATED.
INJOYED YOUR VIDEO 👍
BUT THIS ONE MAKES ME SHUDER MY FREND . I WISH YOU THE BEST .
Thanks for watching Mal
Probably the best decision out of all the possibilities for this one
Agree, Ed quick profit and move on thanks for watching
Just shows what you can get out of a Ford if you go some ways to looking after it. From a dealers perspective I think you did the right thing. From a youtubers perspective, a very good video (it had a beginning, a middle and an end) although I'd have been tempted to get some more content out of this one by fixing it up and maybe using it as a daily for a while - good in the long term for views and subscribers.
thanks saddon, its a good point you make, to be fair we have alot of vehicles around us currently which are going to be covered and some will be being fixed up and will take a while so will provide more content going forward. would like to get 3 videos out a week as a target
£375 is a good price for that as you said it's worth that in scrap . I had a PX that had over 340000 miles on it a Ford Galaxy, I used it as a runabout for 7 months then scraped it and got me money back on it . That cars still got life in it and will sell as a cheap runabout . Good luck Lee 👍
Thanks ian, are you on CSDG on facebook by the way, I thought i seen a post from you about a sell and run job the other night 🤣
@@carukchannel 🤣 not me
Well done, lad ! Great video of the MK 4 Mondeo 👏
Many thanks for watching 👍👍👍👍
I own this car, same engine but with a Titanium trim. It is a gas guzzler, but very reliable if properly maintained. Just be sure to remove the swirl flaps from the intake manifold.
The most common issues are oil starvation on cylinder 1 (improper maintenance) and the plastic swirl flaps being sucked in the engine. It does burn oil, but only when you run it like a maniac at 5-6000 RPMs. Mine is 14 years old now, gotta change the catalytic converter, as well, as it cracked. It's focused on comfort, rather than being quick, thus why it only has a 5-speed manual transmision. Funny enough, this is a Mazda engine; same engine has been used on Mazda 6 in the same production years. But it comes equiped with a 6-speed manual transmision.
Mine Cmax 2008 2.0 duratec not use any oil for 15000 km, and have no issue with the swirlflaps. But its True, the 2.0 liter have no much torque, after 3000rpm then the power comes. And its not a gasguzzler, coz i drive average highway and city average 1 liter on 13,5km. The only thing i have by a cold engine, by idle the engine little vibrate.
do you know if these are interference or non interference engine adn if they have a belt or a timing chain?
@@wonderwalls3565 they are intereference engines with a timing chain. Mine still has the original chain since 2008 and it's going strong. The recommended service interval for it is at around 250.000km, just to be sure. It could go higher than that.
There`s always someone out there that`s after the car you have. It's just finding them. I know sometimes we haven't got the time to faff about but I bought an old Volvo 740, for the tow bar really. To move a caravan and speed boat, that's all I needed it for. I paid £400, sometimes used it daily, never skipped a beat. Towing never skipped a beat. I had it for 4 years. Every time it went for an MOT I said if it doesn't pass its gone. But no, flew through every time. Circumstances came about had to get rid, practically give it away. Now I'm in the market for another. So basically its horses for courses lol.
Ideal for someone who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty when it needs fixing. For the money, you can't complain
Great video. Nice that it was saved. Good cheap runabout til it runs out of mot and then the buyer can either try and get it through a test or chuck it.
Yes it will ride again all being well trev there is a year or so more to be had out of this for someone
@@carukchannel I love the Mondeo Mk4. I've got a 2.2 Titanium X Sport as my daily.
Trust me the suspension seems good cuzz these mk4's have a really good steering control/feedback but at this mileage it is 100% not. I thought that my 1.8tdci has a great suspension but few days ago I've replaced the whole front suspension because I thought if I replace only the faulty front left strut bearing I'm better off replacing the whole suspension. And oh man what a difference in driving. The car has done 280.000 km (174.000 miles) and the suspension seemed ok but now the car is a bit higher like 2 cm and the cornering is so much more precise. The struts were probably okey-ish but the springs were definitely worn out at this mileage. I'm looking forward to drive my mk4 for at least another 5 years it's a really pleasant car to drive :-)
we have changed alot of shockers on mondeos, they seem to fail alot on damping issues, but new set amd they are good for another 100k
do these engines have timing belt or chain? also are they interference engine?
A real conundrum this one Lee. I could literally sense the thoughts racing through your head. In the end you did the best thing in my opinion. It was too much of a risk to throw money at and sell on. It could have been a real hornet’s nest. Made for a great video though. 😊
Yes I think it would of been tbh maz, thanks for watching 👍👍
It is in good condition considering its age and mileage, I do like the colour too, I’m sure someone will squeeze a little more life out of it.
yes hope so there is a couple more years out of it i feel as a runabout
Good video my ford convertible has 226000 + and looks and drives fantastic its a petrol only reason I put money into it is that I love driving it not many left now 😀
thanks for watching col
Ive subscribed very interesting thanks for making the videos
Nice car, but agree with your comments. Pex my 02 Octavia 1.9tdi back in 2017, 112k on the clock, it was BER for me, got £300 for it. Still got a current MOT., amazing for a car thats 22 years old!
Like your videos, nice insight to the lower end car Market keep mentioning the price cause most people seem to shy away from it
Thanks Kevin
I'm not a Ford person, but I love Mondeo's, it would do for someone who is looking for a runabout for a short time and in a bit of style.
Yes I suspect that's what will happen to it speaking to the guy I sold it too, thanks for watching night shooter
Another class and honest video, great to watch yet again! Keep em coming Lee 👍
no more mondeos in the uk from March, Ford are stopping selling them
Had a similar Mk4. Built like a tank and no mechanical issues when I sold it at 120K miles. Only got £500 due to dents and scrapes.
Amazing what a decent looking car for so little money.
Lee that Mondeo looked a beauty. Glad you managed to make a bit of dosh on it .👍👍
Thanks gary did look well on the video to be fair.
I bought a Mondeo with 98,000 on the clock, as ex-fleet sales car that, before me, was then used by someone to tow a caravan. Im currently on 112,000 now and its probably one of the best cars I've ever driven 🤷♂️ its comfy, its got power, its got lower back support, its amazing on fuel and the parts are all cheap. If I could get my hands on a newer Mondeo with lower miles id have it in a heartbeat 👍
Oh dear. A lovely looking car and a great color. But high mileage - running on a budget... that can be tricky. Sometimes cars this age and experience look way better (as long as you spend good money on it). But hey, what can go wrong for 375,-.....
Could not really loose on it your right, thanks for watching Unus
that's a fair price for a fair car, good video, nice car, shame it was a 2ltr petrol as you said, 1.6 or diesel would have been better and more desirable, looks really clean for its age - quick valet and you'd never know.... plus £100 quid in your sky rocket!
agree, thanks for watching jj
Good car the Mondeo. Styling, handling, luggage space all good. However, new car sales were so poor here in Australia, the model was discontinued some while ago.
Did not know that, do you get many passats or audi a4s your way greame or is it still big holdens that are king
@@carukchannel Holden went out of business years ago.
The best selling cars in Australia these days are huge 4WD dual cab utes. Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux are the best sellers.
Big sedans like the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore went out of fashion and then out of production. The last "Commodore" was actually an Insignia, which sold poorly.
The only sedan that sells in decent numbers is the Camry.
Loving this channel. Good work 😊
Thanks lane hogger,
I think you did the right thing a £100 profit without having to spend any money on it ,Should last a bit longer the problem with it being hesitant if its intermittent it could be a pain to find but as it runs well and always starts i would not worry about it .The only thing that would worry me about it is when was the cam belt changed other than that it all looks pretty straight and honest for its age i do like this shape of mondeo and being a ford spares are easy and fairly cheap to buy .My granddads 1987 honda accord was a 2.0 12 valve petrol engine when it was scrapped that was on 275,000 miles and it was still running quite well, slight top end noise but still went well .
The old Honda petrol engines were just incredible when it came to reliability, honda knew how to build a decent petrol engine that's for sure, thanks for watching paul
Pretty sure the mazda lump in this mondeo has a chain not a cambelt, same as the 2.3 version
Just before Christmas i sold my 2009 2.2 Titanium X Sport TDCi which had done 186k miles and got £1700 for it which was £50 short of my asking price. That proper surprised me but i guess these are still good sellers
Titianium X's do silly money, honestly i see them go in the auctions and rarely bother trying to buy them as they always go over book price. You got decent money for yours, well done 👍👍
mk 5 cortina ghia 2.0 1980 two hundred and seventy nine thousend miles heer in family since new 3rd gen owner stil going strong just gose to show if no expencss is spared a car can go on almost indefinately witch is the case with my cortina summer use only garaged love your vids
That's some good going Frankie
@@carukchannel thanks yer my ole dad was a traveling sales man for the london brick company witch is when she raked up all the miles
The 2.0 diesel is good for at least 350,000 don't now about the petrol.
For the diesels see Alan Howatt's chanel and the fleet of taxis that he deals with !
Yes taxi lads love them, they want the 2.0 diesels over the 1.8 diesel engines around by me
Got one 2.0 zetec petrol 57 plate 101.000 miles on it good to go.😁👍
What most seem to not realise is the engine in this is based on the Mazda designed and engineered L Series engine as used in the Mazda 6.
So it has a touch off Japanese reliability..
That is a cracking engine it’s quick enough and I averaged 38mpg, mine had the same starting problem it struggles to start after a short trip.
I had the 2.0 petrol in a Focus Ghia and it was utterly reliable, 38mpg like you and NO TIMING BELTS, no TURBO, nothing major to go wrong. 1.6 wouldn't be powerful enough, 2.3 and 2.5 definitely more trouble.
@@tiguanman1170 I completely agree 👍
@@tiguanman1170 Thinking Ford may well have bought into Mazda because of their nice reliable Japanese engines, putting in their smaller cars the ZETEC engine and the larger ones being the Mazda L / MZR Series marketed as Ford Duratec the hit the sweet spot with those nice engines, had a old 1.8 Petrol Mazda 6 Saloon Touring great low to the ground slung sporty design yet a nice family car .. would cruise at low revs in high gear at seventy for ever and ever and was very tight with no rattles, and would lock to the road all the while like yours returning great MPG which up to then Ford was never famed for.
Did you ever sort out the starting problem? I've had mine since it was six months old and it has always struggled to restart after a short run, but if I let it cool down it's fine - weird! Somebody said it could be a throttle body issue, but I don't think that's it.
@@2760ade no I didn't, I sold the car 6 months ago, the truth is it didn't bother me enough to get it sorted as it only tended to happen when I travelled 1/2 a mile to my local petrol station once a week.
A well serviced car will last beyond 350k I’ve had petrol cars still running at 250k and sold them on, I replaced my car 3 years ago bought a 60k petrol Mondeo, I saw some at almost 500k I was shocked at some of the mileage of some Fords out there petrol and diesel
The 2 litre is a good engine, timing chain rather than belt so it's a good choice for banger motoring. I'd buy it!
Is it the mazda engine like they fitted in the Mk3
@@chrishart8548 according to another comment, yes
Right choice Lee as it’s got to moon and back miles on it and as you said it’s got the wrong engine in it 😮
Yes not one to sell to a customer, right solution was found. Thanks for watching david
2 Litres are usually the favourite of the tip run retired gentleman. Or Caravan tow cars maybe. The engine is a bit more refined than a 1.6 which is nicer to drive to the shops, or even work and back. Be a great buy for someone wanting a cheap runaround, usually the Facebook Marketplace type of person…
Totally agree if its for a caravan its ideal and better choice than the 1.6 thanks for watching 71mwhite
Crikey, i'd pay 300-400 for such a car in a heartbeat (minus the stuttering while starting the engine). Looking at the offerings in Finland, there is a couple of those 2L petrols (same/similar age & mileage) for sale, and the ask tends to be 3000-ish o.O
Another good video probably the best outcome trading out
Yes I thought so too paul
Like you say, the first profit's the best profit. I'd disagree on the engine choice though, a 1.6 or 1.8 will be working its knackers off to get anywhere, so won't be any better on fuel in a big car like that, the 2.0 petrol's probably the better buy all round. I had one of the pre-facelft ones as a company car when I was young and they were new and it wasn't bad on fuel at all.
we've had the 2.2 59 plate mondeo for 8 years now as a works bus, and it now has 340k on it. Never had anything major wrong with it. Still drives like the day we got it.
Yes very good unit the 2.2, they had them in the early RR evoques but stupidly dropped it for the 2.0 ingenium engine which is shocking and breaks constantly. should of stuck with the ford unit
A lot of car for the money, worth a punt for a buyer, but not worth you taking a risk of comeback and loss of reputation, I reckon you did well £100 up, good work.
Yes quick in and out profit.
TDCi's are the most sensible engine choice for these. You just have to be aware of the DMF condition on them especially if they are over 90-100K Miles.
Having said that you can pick up a £500 Bargain TDCi car knowing you will have to spend another £1000. If you picked a car that was good in all other ways you will have a decent car for £1500.
My mk4.5 is still running the original DPF and on 180k and 13 years old. Have been advised twice to change it out and fixed it both times using an ODB device. First time was a £20 pressure sensor and second time was the £250 fuel injector in the exhaust. Each time needed a static regen, but all went ok. Excellent cars!
I have a 2008 mondeo estate 2.0 tdci with 265.599 miles on the clock & I have to say it drives faultless & never let's me down
The engine i have is a Peugeot engine i believe
I have a 07 plate on 77k duratek se 1.8 petrol .. great motor
Got the same engine in my 07 mk2 focus, have to say I think it’s a great engine
Not faulting the engine just not the one I would of picked, to be fair in a focus it would go well. thanks for watching tommo
Have just found your channel and I’m really impressed with your honest valuation of the different cars you buy, keep up the good work.
@@tommoso55 Thanks tommo 👍👍
Yeh. Old Alf bought 2.0 petrol thinking power smooth. In reality in the motor trade the 1.6 is great. Best modern engine. Guess old Alf didn’t know that then.
I have a mondeo mk4 diesel 1.8l. Over 220 000 miles,358 000km. Driven in freezing conditions of Finland. City and highway.
Still going strong. Wouldnt trust ford petrol engine as much. I didnt think I would see as durable engine as toyota but this seems to be close.
I have an astra h estate 1.8 petrol. 205ooo and counting. Sweet as a nut.
Thats decent for the 1.8 petrol marvin, I never have much look with the 1.8 and try and buy the 1.6. However the astra H is far better built car than the astra J's
It's obviously down to maintaining. Great channel.
@@marvinlewis5591 Thanks marvin
I've got a 09 2ltr tdci 150 on the clock, just had the clutch go but other than that it's never really skipped a beat. Cracking car to drive but will be time for a new one soon no doubt but a brilliant car all around
I am about to drop a video on a 2.0 tdci i have bought this week from the auction mark, what a coincidence 😁😁
@@carukchannel I'll look forward to it mate! Thanks for the great content!
All being well one of these will be my first car this summer
Good luck and thanks for watching
Great cars, had my 2.2 txs facelift for 4 years now, been the best car I've owned, know these cars inside and out they're probably the last great car Ford did, common faults are absolutely minor, rear trailing arm bushes, split boost pipes on the psa lumps, and of course the powershift auto box is atrocious lol, but there are also aisin awf21 autos aswell, which is a great old school torque converter.
The 2.0 and 2.3 were Mazda engines, only the 2.5 was a volvo lump.
Yes the 2.5 was the volvo I mentioned the 2.3 also but your correct thats a mazda unit, thanks for watching Tags and some great knowledge on individual powertrain's used 👍👍
The aerials are probably a CB Radio thing.
I’ve just bought a 2010 2.0 diesel with 290.000miles sounds and drives mint
How much did you pay for your 2010 with 290,000 miles on it?
@@Nick-ub8oi£500 with MOT
@@lurchers1984 I've just bought a Focus 1.8 tdci 2009 for £550
Strange how times change, a 2.0 badge on the boot of a cortina used to be ultra desirable, I've got a big 2.0 ltr badge on my 190e but that's still desirable.
yes a 2.0 ghia x was the one to have, all the bells and whistles 👍👍
good video 😎
I've just bought 2008
2L TDCi 140
189.484mls
it starts and runs normally and very powerful, amazing MPG 😎
Good car, check out my mondeo diesel video, also winniepeg when you get chance, I rate the mondeo 2.0 diesel highly to be fair, easy do 300k
@@carukchannel
I'll check video 😎
I think the 2 litre petrol is a good choice the 2.3 is around £400 Road tax now and only make 163hp I think diesels are a dying thing now most cars need to be euro 4 for petrol euro 6 for diesel. Lucky if a diesel is euro 5... and with the DPF its almost guaranteed to give problems.
That is a lot a car for the money. And there is plenty of life left in it!
yes should give someone a couple more years service cristy
Another great video, keep em coming, love the everyday cars where most channels focus on performance upgrades etc. I go to a weekly car auction and buy similar cars but only one a month or 2 just because I like tinkering and selling on for a small profit.
Looking forward to the next video!
Nothing wrong with that tony, I used to run a car auction and had many punters like you who would do just that. Thanks for watching and the kind words
Bloody hell pretty much unheard of for a petrol to get to 200+ miles! Even Japanese cars as rust usually gets them before then!
some serious miles been driven in this car, he bought it 4 years ago with 120k
We have a 1.6 petrol focus on a 62 plate with 215k on. I think 200k on a petrol is unheard of because they are owned by people who run them to the ground so you don't see them for sale
Have a 2011 mondeo diesel 150k miles going great only problem was 3 injector clamps broke.
we did a set of them the other week in the garage for a customer, must be a common thing to go. Thanks for watching malcolm
lol that is on me as a man that has a new car ever year a spend of around 6k a year they do around 12 thousand miles when you see a car like this i need to keep the car i have you did ok at 475.
Yes little profit taken, should give someone a couple more years all being well. thanks for watching Andrew
Is the 2.0 diesel with manual trans worth to get with 350,000 km on it? Regular service done and perfect history.
titanium x alloys on it! previous owner liked to do upgrades it seems
Oh yes he loved a gadget this lad 🤣
200k on the petrol 😲 got his money's worth out of it
Every penny, he bought it at 120k so was high then, that was 5 years ago
@@carukchannel Not bad at all and if he brought it to you for jobs and services then it's testament to your good work as well, keep up the vids mate really enjoying them especially the auction vids there my favourite 👍
@@wakeup2theNWO Thanks wakeup, will be doing a few auction videos this year and going to other sites also planned.
@@carukchannel No problem mate, can't wait and hope you find some more bargains, you've had a few good ones on this channel for cheap so hope it continues to stay lucky for you even the BMW worked out in the end with its painted interior 🤣
Sounded like the Radio worked and was tuned to a football match
I wonder how many Ecoboost engines will get to 200k miles?
I sometimes wonder how many Ecoboost engines will even make 20k miles these days
My mate got a passat diesel it's done over 300000 miles still going strong ..surely it good for another 100000 ?
well done ....
Many thanks