 GuyH
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I'm looking to buy an St in about a months time. As such i've been keeping an eye on what is for sale where. Maybe it's just me but prices seems to be going up for the TDCI. Is this a trend others are seeing and if so why would that be? with the new Mondeo out and the new reg coming soon I was hoping prices would take a bit of a hit.
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morganste
Learner STdriver
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In response to GuyH
I got mine about 3 weeks ago and from what I've seen prices have been rising for the past 6 months. Although i don't know why, demand maybe?
If you look around and take your time in buying one there are good reasonably priced examples out there, it's just a waiting game. It took me a month of looking before the right one popped up.
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GuyH
Just passed!
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In response to morganste
I guess the spec + performance combined with the mpg or the diesel is what's doing it. I'm in no rush to buy so will be holing out for the car I want.
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stefmcd
Trundling along
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In response to GuyH
I bought my 56 plate in Dec 08.
According to Parkers its now worth £1k more than I paid for it!
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 GingerTom
No dogs allowed !
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In response to stefmcd
It's only demand that drives up prices. It's an excellent package and people know they are good value for money.
Couple that with the reduced numbers of ex-fleet cars coming onto the market and the prices remain solid.
Only good if you are selling of course.....
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peterex
Post Whore
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In response to GingerTom
It's the perceived image that's driving up the prices. They are asking silly prices around this neck of the woods for high mileage cars.
You could of course join the more exclusive club of Ghia X and Tit X owners. You won't get them in "Perforation Blue" but they do come in "discrete" Sea Grey, or better still "distinguished" Silver! 
Right GT? 
06 plate 2.2 Titanium X
machine silver
Bluefin
Decat
Part leather seats
sun roof
parking sensors
Refurbed 18 inch wheels
nothing done to change the
standard external appearance.
Stealth is the word!
Loc Norfolk.
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rogers
Trundling along
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In response to peterex
seen a pre-faced lift 54 mondy st tdci on autotrader with only 41k miles on clock. looks good condition in silver and is up for 6.5k not bad for the mileage if your looking. i paid 6.8k for mine 6 months ago and it had 54k on clock. now its at 67k and would like to think its still worth 6k~ 
54 mondeo ST tdci performance blue 66k as of 06/10
Bluefin
alloys refurbed
xenon 6000k fitted
LED sidelights
custom decat
parrot
blackeye headlights
black grill with 3M carbon surround
3M di-noc lower lip
speaker + amp upgrades
few internal light changes |
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GuyH
Just passed!
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In response to rogers
I've been looking at the Ghia X's and the Titanium X's as well. Both don't have the looks of the ST for me but if they have the right alloys and colour they can look good. Not sure about the wood steering wheel etc.
I'm looking to get a facelift ST, sub 75K on the clock, Xenons are 99% a must, rear parking would be nice and if I got very very lucky the Recaros would be the cherry on top. For that i'm thinking about 7k but time will tell if that's realistic. end of August is when I'll be in a position to buy.
Edited by GuyH on 26-07-10 05:50 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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GingerTom
No dogs allowed !
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In response to GuyH
I was never a great fan of the wood effect in cars but I would never have bought mine if I didn't like they way they did it but I actually like it. It's not in your face like some and compliments the black interior and leather etc. But I understand that it's not to everyones taste.
The new Mk4 Ghia had horrible orange wood effect which wasn't popular at all so God knows why they changed it from the type in mine. I think they have dropped it now.
It is worth comparing prices though because you may be paying a premium for the ST badge but still get a fully loaded car with the GhiaX or TitaniumX. Mine has everything I want except a glass panel in the roof would be nice even if it didn't open. Other than that it's got all the toys to play with.
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rickmanchester
Regular ST poster
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In response to GingerTom
GuyH - Sent you a private message.
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pmmcbl
Getting better
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In response to rickmanchester
The reg change will not make a difference on these since they are over 3 years old now.
Just find the right car and buy it. There are loads around.
Mondeo ST Tdci Estate
06 reg in Panther Black with 119k
Extras - Privacy Glass and Hands Free.
Problems - 6CD(done), cigar lighter(done), light on dash(done) and 4 bad wheels.
EGR changed at 65k and 112k.
All STD at this moment and running on Dunlop Sport Maxx(F) Michelin Sports(R) |
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rocky
Trundling along
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In response to GuyH
Hi m8 brought mine about 6 weeks ago £7500 44000 no the clock,if that's help.
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GuyH
Just passed!
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In response to pmmcbl
I would think there may be a few from 07 hitting the market after 3 years?
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GuyH
Just passed!
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In response to rocky
Cheers. What reg?
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rocky
Trundling along
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In response to GuyH
Sorry m8 just realised didnt put the rege 05 if that helps.
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pmmcbl
Getting better
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In response to GuyH
Don't forget the 07 was the end of them, so not many around and the new model was out.
New shape 2.2 TDCI Titanium X are starting to come back from lease. so, if you fancy a new shape model going cheap I would wait 6 months.
Mondeo ST Tdci Estate
06 reg in Panther Black with 119k
Extras - Privacy Glass and Hands Free.
Problems - 6CD(done), cigar lighter(done), light on dash(done) and 4 bad wheels.
EGR changed at 65k and 112k.
All STD at this moment and running on Dunlop Sport Maxx(F) Michelin Sports(R) |
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GuyH
Just passed!
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In response to pmmcbl
I prefer the older shape in the ST guise.
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daveyraveygravy
Learner STdriver
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In response to GuyH
I paid £10,500 for my 07 plate with 23k on the clock last month.
Seems a bit expensive but thats what they were all going for at the time.
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GuyH
Just passed!
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In response to daveyraveygravy
It's low mileage though which must push up the price a bit though. spotted what looks like my ideal car.... but it's a month too soon! 
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smudgerpugs
Just passed!
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In response to GuyH
Depends if you buy from a dealer or go private or E-bay - dealers have them up for silly money.
I paid £6.7k for a 55 plate (30k on the clock) in Feb 2009 - bought it private from auto trader. It wasn't perfect - front jacking covers were missing - had a scratch on paintwork but mechanically sound now done 49k with no major issues -touch wood.
Prices do seem to have gone up since then.
ST TDCi Hatch 55 plate
Machine Silver
Park Assist System
K&N Panel Filter
TWS Alloys Refurb
Roverron Synergy
Bosch Aerotwin Wipers
GW Decat
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