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14-05-2013, 06:47 PM
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Walking with God
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Hi fellow AUvians!
I bought a 2009 Mondeo Zetec Diesel on the weekend. Mightlily impressed would be an understatement. I now need to say goodbye to one of my beloved AUs. I'll keep you posted about that one. I reckon I'll have the remianing one until that rego runs out (Dec), when I'll be looking around for another Mondeo, or maybe Focus. We'll see how that goes, but I'm going to have to hand over the Mondeo to the Mrs soon, which I'm quite reluctant to do! LOL! I never thought I'd enjoy having a front wheel drive 4 cyl diesel, but I was very wrong. The gear the car is loaded with, is also very, very impressive. It handles great, feels so nice to drive and is very comfy. Cheers, GK
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14-05-2013, 11:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Always good getting new toys , you would hope the monde is bit improved being 8 years younger, is that a manual GK?? you probably wont mind the fuel bill either
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15-05-2013, 12:16 AM
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All Bran = Regular Member
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Congrats on the Mondeo. It's inevitable that we eventually move on. My AU will be gone when I get the energy to list the stuff in the shed. Oh well, it was a great ride (both the AU and the AUForum)
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15-05-2013, 04:26 AM
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 Never thought I would see the day......... GK without an AU, Bahh, I'm dreaming!
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15-05-2013, 08:03 AM
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Just another mock-up..
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Congratulations George..!
Yep, we do all move on when it comes to cars. At least it still wears the blue oval. Post up a few pics mate..
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15-05-2013, 07:11 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
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Congratulations George ! They are great cars, and you'll get 500-600kms per tank too !
Cheers, Andy P.s, keep the AU Wagon, as it'll be more handy down the track
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15-05-2013, 07:44 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
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A mondeo is a whole world ahead of an AU. Feels nice living in the 21st century, doesn't it.
That being said, for someone who was talking about a V8 for years, this is a step in the opposite direction... Either way, one of the most important things in life is family and that's why I try to keep my family in 5-star safety rated cars, I'm glad your family has that lessened risk now too. Enjoy!
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16-05-2013, 07:34 AM
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Onya GK. I'm in a Ranger now, great truck very happy with it.
(But it ain't a V8  )I am impressed by the Ford diesels, my first diesel ever and I was worried about feeling like I was driving a tractor but it's far from it. Does the 'deo run EGR?
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16-05-2013, 09:26 PM
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What's "EGR?" I really appreciate the replies guys. Cheers, GK
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17-05-2013, 07:48 PM
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EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Quite common on newer diesels.
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17-05-2013, 09:17 PM
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23-05-2013, 06:25 AM
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GK - sorry to hear about the SR and glad all who were in it are OK. Is it a write off, or will they fix it?
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23-05-2013, 05:28 PM
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Bootlid wasn't hit, but creased, I guess with the impact from the bumper, the bumper and reo are gone, the rear silencer was split, even though the crash repair guy needed convincing (sounds like a chaff cutter on startup). There is a bit of damage underneath which will need repairing, but I reckon the guy was pretty conservative in his estimations of it all. I will take it to another place recommended by a friend to get a second opinion. Thank God that it in the final analysis, it's just a car, and that everyone inside (apart from some lingering soreness) is okay. GK
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25-05-2013, 12:38 PM
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25-05-2013, 04:03 PM
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Congrats on the mondeo purchase. Any pics? or mods planned 
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27-05-2013, 10:41 PM
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Walking with God
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No mods planned! Maybe one or two, but we'll see! Still doing a bit of research on them. Cheers, GK
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