Having done 200k miles total in both, I think the Mondeo TDCi 2.0 is a better engine than the 2.0 petrol; its more driveable on A/B roads despite the weight penalty. And you get an extra 100 miles out of a tank.

my next (if i can ever afford it) car will probably be a mondeo tdci

Seen a few more of these selling recently from 875-1200 for an 02 plate, ill be down auction on Monday, im close to giving up looking for a new car.


Shortlist

Golf GTI
Astra SXI / SRI / Sport

or

Mondeo TDCI

Depends if i want to save on fuel or not, i would really like a 3 door Astra overall but its so hard to find one round here.

Also looked at a Hyundai Coupe F2 Evo and shockingly a Ford Cougar xD but there are not in my shortlist

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my next (if i can ever afford it) car will probably be a mondeo tdci

Seen a few more of these selling recently from 875-1200 for an 02 plate, ill be down auction on Monday, im close to giving up looking for a new car.


Shortlist

Golf GTI
Astra SXI / SRI / Sport

or

Mondeo TDCI

Depends if i want to save on fuel or not, i would really like a 3 door Astra overall but its so hard to find one round here.

Also looked at a Hyundai Coupe F2 Evo and shockingly a Ford Cougar xD but there are not in my shortlist

Go golf GTI if you can find a cheap MK4 1.8T. I wouldnt bother with the MK3 unless you go VR6 as there slow and feel very unpowered compared against the new models. I bought a 02 GTI 1.8T and im glad i did every time i drive it puts a grin on my face ! (Although saying that i did have a freelander before which was like driving a van).

I used to have an A4 B5 Turbo Sport, essentially its the same motor and i know how fun they can be  :mutley:

Really depends if i can find a 1.8T now