At that age and out of warranty buy a petrol.

From experience I agree, go for petrol.

Ditto Ditto Ditto,

PETROL! (not shouting, emphasising..)

>>>unanimous so far ! May I ask why?

Good chance you'll end up sooner or later with a big bill for one or more faulty injectors, dual mass flywheel or turbo that will far far outweigh the measly savings you made on fuelling it.

Edited by oldtoffee on 10/01/2014 at 16:09

Dual mass flywheels on petrol engines will usually last the life of the car.

At the age you're looking at it is pot luck whether you buy a high mileage diesel that will run for a good few years without an expensive repair that will wipe out your fuel savings.

Most repairs on petrol engines IF they go wrong will usually be cheaper unless something major happens like a cambelt failure or a rod through the block as a result of oil starvation.

going to look at just such a Mondeo tomorrow, so will report.

searched for focus estate but nothing comes up anywhere near.