Re: MD petrol wagon, thoughts?
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What's all this talk about gearbox problems. I understand the petrol (dry) dual clutch had some issues, but wasn't aware of the diesel (wet) dual clutch having problems on the MD's.
We have 10 in our fleet, with two of them over 200,000k's. We've had no problems, although one of our reps in Sydney just had to change the intake hose. Apparently it can rub on the engine mount and split.[/QUOTE]
I'm merely going off Mondaveo's quote - I have the diesel+DCT in my MC Mondeo and I quite like it. Even though I got burned by the Powers#!t gearbox, I have admit that when it works (and it thankfully has been since) it really works well. The diesel powertrain took some getting used to, and it absolutely does not respond to being rushed, but the economy is great and I totally adore how there's so much torque it doesn't even notice how big a load you're carrying. I do think it would be nice to have the turbo petrol with some more spirited performance on tap, but for hauling the family on long trips this does an admirable job.
I'm looking at a diesel for the mileage I'm going to do, I was tempted on a Mondeo wagon but have heard of gearbox issues hence I'm here researching.
My mechanic has also advised me to stay away from them, I suggested to him a passat wagon and he said they're quite good.
I dunno which way to go, this will be my first diesel after running duel fuel and petrol cars for years.
Apoligies for the messy reply, I havent been on here in a few years :(
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