Thanks everyone. Sorry for the late response, I was on a long vacation and just came back.
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Originally Posted by R.P.M Congrats on the new ride. Do post pics and driving impressions once you get a chance. |
Thanks R.P.M. Thanks for the help. Do let me know when you come to Bangy next time.
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Originally Posted by ajmat Congrats - how much did you settle on?
UK is your best source for parts. Worth picking up a spare fuel pump. You can go to a chain of store called Halfords for the routine service parts. |
Thanks once again ajmat. I did search on the net but couldn't locate any Mondeo fourms. Guess I need a training on Googling.
I finalized the deal for 4.25lakhs. Couldn't bring down the price further as there was someone else also interested in buying the Mondy. I later met that person, he seemed little disappointed. I plan to open a Mondeo spare parts store soon
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Originally Posted by ashish22 congrats novice you have bought something which i never had the courage to buy but always wanted to
have. Its a great drivers car no doubt and i'm sure ajmat would have picked up a good piece for you. Good luck pimping it. |
Thanks ashish; Pimping will start soon.
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Originally Posted by GTO Also, you owe Ajmat a drink at TGIF |
Actually I owe him couple of drinks. @Ajmat: please do let me know when you have time for a drink.
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Originally Posted by danlalan Congrats!! A good set of Lenso's will make your ride look Killer. Filter is a must for that pure
grunt. FFE if your getting free then bolt it on. I think just go in for a brand new FP now itself to save you from any trouble later. |
Thanks danlalan. I didn't take the air filter. FP seem to be good but will pick up one when I goto UK.
Took the delivery on 29th, straight drove to a tyre shop and replaced Good Year NCT5 tyres with Yokohama S-Drive 205-55-R16's. But Grip levels nowhere close to that of Michelin PP2s on my Corolla, I am litle disappointed.
Just came back from vacation yesterday and took the car to Metro Ford for service. I noticed couple of mechanical problems which were not
present when we(me and ajmat) TD'ed the cars. Problems I noticed so far,
1) Engine jerking during hard acceleration
2) Some noise from the Engine compartment, most likely a worn out bearing.
3) Shudder while cranking the Engine,
4) Coolent leakage
5) Noise from Rear LH suspension strut.
The car was serviced by the dealer in his Garage and all problems have come up in the post service TD except the Suspension noise which ajmat also pointed out in his TD report. A senior mechanic took a road test at the Metro Ford and he thinks faulty coil pack or spak plug may be the cause of the engine jerking. He promised to have a through look at all the issues and fix them. But as expected my Mondeo is going to be off the road for at least a week.
I did couple of runs on the Outer Ring Road during early mornings, I am extremely happy with the car's permormance so far. I really like the way it accelerates once it crosses 3500RPM/80kmph, it just flies. I am eagerly waiting to take it on the highways.