warren t claim Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Rather than hijacking the threads already running on here I thought I'd start a new thread for this fine automobile as a few of us on here are fans. I'm going to begin by collecting as many photos of these black boot handle models as poss. I'm really at a loss to know what's the origin of these? There's a few working as taxis around here in both hatch and estate. I really think that after the black grille Sierra and the black topped bumper MK1 Mondeo these will be what we all want in 2026. overrun, Laseraligningfoofooflanges, blakey79 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 It'd be interesting to see if there's a block of similar registrations, if so then I'm guessing something like your guess of Hilti fleet cars is right. We had a load of weird spec Focuses at work, BT hands free and Aircon but TRIMZ. All YH09 registrations. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hilti has a ton of them don’t they? andrew e and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendry Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I was thinking if not Hilti, could they be ex ‘Wurth’ Cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Steve’s Taxis in St Neots have these - red with the black boot handle, also Anglia registered. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Authoshite fanciers will be hankering after black boot handles, edge wheel trims and 1.6 engines. purplebargeken, Laseraligningfoofooflanges, Kiltox and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Authoshite fanciers will be hankering after black boot handles, edge wheel trims and 1.6 engines.“Only just run in m8” at 400,000 taxi miles beko1987 and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bergerac Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Could you even get a Mondeo in dog-cock red by that point? Definitely think they are a fleet order as said, maybe the red was a vinyl wrap? The fiddly bits are the ones left black... Here's one for sale (but a Zetec rather than an Edge): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702162373439? sutty2006 and greengartside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 PHWOAR wot a fred!!!! Hot servicing action: Aston Martin, Laseraligningfoofooflanges, warren t claim and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I’ve never seen a black boot handle job like those above.The closest I have seen is the utterly miserable Edge in company car spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Could you even get a Mondeo in dog-cock red by that point? Definitely think they are a fleet order as said, maybe the red was a vinyl wrap? The fiddly bits are the ones left black... Here's one for sale (but a Zetec rather than an Edge): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702162373439?But why go to the trouble of demanding black boot handles? A lad I worked with who we called Flakey, due to his severe skin complaint and nothing to do with uncut cocaine had a bright red/orange 1.8 Zetec estate with the six speed box. That lacked the black boot handle but had at some point been stickered up. It's registration is MA57NWS which I think it a North East area. Other than burning out batteries it never gave him any trouble. In fact he spent two years happily driving around looking like a 21st century Eddie Shoestring with psoriasis until he had to retire it due to our 10 year rule. The Reverend Bluejeans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 MA sounds like Manchester?We are all N* up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Furious Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I have a Mk4 Mondeo, well, I own 50% of it. 2010 2.0 TDCi 140bhp Edge in Black. I’ve only driven it once but it drives like an absolute dream, 40k miles ex-giffer owned, FFSH etc. We paid £2500 for it, absolute steal I thought. overrun and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I want a black handle boot Mondeo fairly desperately now. If only to bring it up in 20 years time when were pacing EBay tirelessly looking for one. carburettor, Laseraligningfoofooflanges, warren t claim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 My thunder grey 2008 2.0tdci zetec estate. warren t claim, blakey79, Faker and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 I hate to be negative but a lad in work has only just managed to obtain reliability with his 2011 2.2 diesel automatic Titanium after 100,000 miles and removed DPF and EGR valve with the computer tricked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Just sold this 190K mile champ last week, after nearly 4 years ownership. Laseraligningfoofooflanges, warren t claim, Aston Martin and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I hate to be negative but a lad in work has only just managed to obtain reliability with his 2011 2.2 diesel automatic Titanium after 100,000 miles and removed DPF and EGR valve with the computer tricked. What issues has he had?I am guessing you are going to reply with ‘A lot’. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Fewer than he'd have had in a Mk3 I'll bet. Laseraligningfoofooflanges, overrun and The Reverend Bluejeans 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Fewer than he'd have had in a Mk3 I'll bet.No question (or an Insignia). warren t claim and The Reverend Bluejeans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Basically a car that wanted to spend it's days throwing up fault codes and living it's life in limp mode. Only by removing the DPF/EGR and plugging in a computer to convince the car that all was well solved* the problem. overrun and Laseraligningfoofooflanges 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arfur Foxache Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I had a 2009 2.0 but only 115bhp Econetic. Got an odd spec as it had the econetic wheel trims and no auto lights but half leather seats / Sony DAB. I think it was a base model with some option boxes ticked. I changed the wheels for the Titanium 18" alloys and it improved the look 100%. Bought in 2013 with 130k on, it is still in the family and has just rocked over 200k as I was using it for our courier work if needed. Genuinely has been perfectly reliable for me and the 2 subsequent family members that have owned it. warren t claim and overrun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I hate to be negative but a lad in work has only just managed to obtain reliability with his 2011 2.2 diesel automatic Titanium after 100,000 miles and removed DPF and EGR valve with the computer tricked. I hope he's got a decent amount of MOT left on it then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 worth fixing?https://www.gumtree.com/p/ford/ford-mondeo-2.0-tdi-ghia-non-driver.-needs-new-clutch-dmf-%C2%A3600/1287459661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Probably not unless you fitted the clutch yourself. Likely cost if you were paying someone easily £5-600. I'd bid him £400. warren t claim and cort16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 No mot either I didn’t read that on first pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Do any of our MK_4_MASSIV have any experience of the booted version? I'm positively beading at the thought of owning one but they're a rare bird indeed. Sadly due to my council having a 10 year rule for taxis I fear I'm running out of time. I really fancy a booted Ghia model previously kept by an old boy as his cherished pet but I doubt I'll find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 There's one on AutoTrader at the minute I quite like found whilst idly browsing at work after reading this thread http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201712242265322?atmobcid=soc3 Too old for the 10 year rule though warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Fuck that noise. Practicality is one of the strong points on these. So hatch as a minimum, imo. Having on my third Mondeo, finally acquired an estate, I am never going back.Never! Now if said saloon was a minted mk1 Si... Hendry and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendry Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Fuck that noise. Practicality is one of the strong points on these. So hatch as a minimum, imo. Having on my third Mondeo, finally acquired an estate, I am never going back.Never! Now if said saloon was a minted mk1 Si... Agreed! I much prefer the look of saloon cars in general compared with hatches, but they just arent practical enough, sure the saloon has a massive boot too but it cant accommodate odd shaped items. Plus newer saloon cars just dont look as good, mk1/2 Mondeo, mk3 Cavaliers, Vectra Bs all IMO look better as saloons than hatches, but Insignias, Vectra Cs and mk3/4 Mondeos dont. overrun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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